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winnipegfreepress.comworld23 days ago
German Chemical Lobby Sees No Recovery in 2026
The German chemical industry association VCI stated that sector output will not rebound this year. It cited ongoing effects from the Middle East conflict and weak demand.
The Guardianscience41 days ago
PFAS Levels in Canadian Seabird Eggs Fall Sharply Over 55 Years
Levels of some PFAS compounds in northern gannet eggs from Bonaventure Island in the St Lawrence Seaway basin declined up to 74% from peak concentrations reached in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The declines coincide with regulatory actions and industry phase-outs of PFOS and P…
tass.comworld42 days ago
Sulfuric Acid Prices Rise Amid Persian Gulf Conflict and Chinese Export Limits
Conflict in the Persian Gulf combined with new Chinese export restrictions have sent prices of sulfuric acid soaring while raising concerns about future availability. Sulfuric acid is the world’s most used chemical. The dual pressures mark a sudden tightening in global supply of…
insidermonkey.comfinance51 days ago
LyondellBasell Reports Q1 2026 Earnings Beat But Sales Miss Analyst Estimates
LyondellBasell Industries NV announced first-quarter 2026 earnings of 49 cents per share, surpassing the analyst consensus of 20 cents. Sales totaled $7.197 billion, falling short of the expected $7.323 billion. CEO Peter Vanacker noted regional instability reshaping the industry…
South China Morning Postfinance54 days ago
BYD and Stepan Report Mixed First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Results
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported a 55% year-over-year decline in first-quarter net profit to 4.08 billion yuan, with revenue falling 11.8% to 150.23 billion yuan, partly offset by strong exports. U.S. chemical company Stepan posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.45,…
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forbes.comfinance59 days ago
Dow Projects $12 Billion Q2 Revenue Amid Middle East Supply Issues
Dow reported on its Q1 2026 earnings call, noting supply disruptions in the Middle East and rising polyethylene prices. The company provided an outlook of $12 billion in revenue and $2 billion in EBITDA for Q2. A CEO shift was also mentioned during the call.
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ACC CEO Outlines Regulatory Reforms for U.S. Chemical Manufacturing Competitiveness
The CEO of the American Chemistry Council discussed regulatory challenges in U.S. manufacturing during a Daily Caller event. He highlighted issues with permitting and the Toxic Substances Control Act that affect the approval of new molecules. The discussion focused on improving U…
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