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Shell to Build Petrochemicals Complex near Pittsburgh

Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced it has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex.

June 14, 2016

Main construction will reportedly start in 18 months, with commercial production expected to begin early in the next decade.

Global Chemicals Production Starts Soft Second Quarter

The American Chemistry Council’s Global CPRI shows that the second quarter started on a soft note.

June 7, 2016

The headline index fell 0.2% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in April.

Stora Enso Signs Joint Technology Agreement with Rennovia

Stora Enso and Rennovia recently announced a joint agreement to cooperate on bio-based chemicals development.

May 16, 2016

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals of interest to Stora Enso.

Sirrus Synthesizes New Bio-Based Monomer

Sirrus has successfully synthesized its ChemilianTM 1,1 di-substituted alkenes using Lygos’ “bio-DEM”.

May 13, 2016

This marks the first known synthesis and purification of this class of monomers using bio-based malonate esters at laboratory scale.

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Henkel Makes Top News With Patent Announcement

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Henkel’s patent news.

Teresa McPherson

May 2, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Total Cray Valley Breaks Ground

Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has started construction on its new C4 chemical manufacturing plant in Carling, France.

April 22, 2016

TCV reportedly will use the new plant to produce liquid polybutadiene.

Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2016 Convention

March 30, 2016

New technologies and innovations will be discussed at the upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

Total Opens Special Fluids Plant

March 10, 2016

Total recently announced it has inaugurated the production of the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility.

Comet Biorefining Receives Grant for Bio-Based Chemicals Plant

March 8, 2016

Comet Biorefining Inc. recently announced it has received a grant of CA$10.9 million.

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Shell Makes Top News for Second Consecutive Week

News about Shell’s expansion received the most reader interest again last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 7, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.