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RESEARCH

19 Jun 2026

Infinite Loops: Acrylic Plastic Gets a Second Chance

University of Bath researchers have found a way to recycle acrylic plastic infinitely, without quality loss, using lower heat and greener ...

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INNOVATION

20 Apr 2026

Can Wood Waste Power the Future of Aviation?

Southern Energy Renewables is spending $1.4B in Louisiana to turn wood waste into green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel

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PARTNERSHIPS

14 Apr 2026

Scale or Exit: Borouge International's NOVA Deal Sets New Rules

Borouge International's acquisition of NOVA Chemicals signals a consolidation wave reshaping North American petrochemical supply chains

Petrochemical plant at twilight with distillation columns and pipe networks against a blue and orange sky

INNOVATION

9 Apr 2026

The Decade-Long Wait for Catalysts May Be Over

RPA-E's $34M CATALCHEM-E program pairs AI with self-driving labs to shrink catalyst development from ten years to twelve months

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TECHNOLOGY

2 Apr 2026

Crude-to-Chemicals Operators Face an AI Reckoning

A Schneider Electric study finds North America is leading the most aggressive AI push in energy and chemicals, with automation timelines c...

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REGULATORY

28 Mar 2026

Biofuel Quotas Hit an All-Time High. Now What?

The EPA's finalized RFS Set 2 rule sets record biofuel volumes for 2026-27, forcing US refiners into a costly compliance reckoning

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