NEXTCHEM launches the NXPand suite and NX CONSER PolyFlex, introducing sustainable PTMEG production technology designed to transform spandex fiber manufacturing with bio-based solutions.
The US shale oil revolution is losing momentum, pushing energy companies toward Venezuela, Argentina, and Greenland. As domestic production plateaus, global expansion brings geopolitical and environmental risks.
Reju selects Lacq for its first industrial-scale circular textile recycling hub in France, converting post-consumer polyester into regenerated raw materials and boosting green jobs.
Automotive industry – Full price table (09/02/2026 →16/02/2026) Product / market — prices for 09/02/2026 and 16/02/2026 ITEM 09/02/2026 16/02/2026 +/− Bottle grade PET chips domestic market 6,250 yuan/ton 6,250 yuan/ton – Chinese bottle-grade PET chips FOB export price 835 $/ton 840 $/ton +5 LDPE CFR Est China 1,020 $/ton 1,015 $/ton -5 PET Semidull…
HKUST researchers have developed advanced calcium-ion batteries with quasi-solid electrolytes, delivering improved efficiency, durability, and sustainability for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
The UK has confirmed that recycled plastic in food packaging will be overseen by the Food Standards Agency, reinforcing safety, sustainability, and continued access to EU markets.
After one year of Trump II, tariffs, a weak dollar, NATO pressure, UN funding cuts, and warnings to BRICS nations define a presidency marked by leverage, disruption, and polarization.
A new CO2 conversion technology integrates carbon capture and electrochemical transformation into a single electrode, converting industrial exhaust directly into formic acid with higher efficiency and scalability.
Chinese automakers including Geely, Chery, BYD, and Sunwoda are accelerating solid-state batteries development with ambitious production timelines, pilot lines, and national standards aimed at global EV leadership.