Chemical engineering news around the world

Here are some recent news articles and updates from around the world related to chemical engineering:

Global News

  1. New Plastic-Eating Enzyme Discovered: Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that can break down plastic, a breakthrough that could help solve the global plastic pollution problem. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Global Chemical Industry to Reach $4.5 Trillion by 2025: The global chemical industry is expected to reach $4.5 trillion by 2025, driven by growth in emerging markets and increasing demand for chemicals in various industries. (Source: Chemical Engineering News)
  3. Renewable Energy to Reach 30% of Global Energy Mix by 2030: Renewable energy is expected to reach 30% of the global energy mix by 2030, driven by declining costs and increasing adoption of solar and wind power. (Source: International Energy Agency)

Regional News

  1. Asia-Pacific Region to Drive Chemical Industry Growth: The Asia-Pacific region is expected to drive growth in the chemical industry, with countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asia experiencing rapid economic growth and increasing demand for chemicals. (Source: Chemical Week)
  2. European Chemical Industry Faces Challenges: The European chemical industry is facing challenges such as declining demand, increasing competition from low-cost producers, and environmental regulations. (Source: Chemical Engineering News)
  3. Middle East and North Africa to Invest in Chemical Industry: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to invest heavily in the chemical industry, driven by government initiatives and increasing demand for chemicals in various industries. (Source: Chemical Week)

Company News

  1. BASF to Invest $1.2 Billion in New Chemical Plant: BASF is investing $1.2 billion in a new chemical plant in the United States, which will produce a range of chemicals including polyurethane and polyethylene. (Source: Chemical Engineering News)
  2. DuPont to Merge with Dow Chemical: DuPont and Dow Chemical have announced a merger, creating a new company with a combined market value of over $130 billion. (Source: Chemical Week)
  3. Sinopec to Invest $10 Billion in New Refinery: Sinopec, China's largest oil refiner, is investing $10 billion in a new refinery in the city of Tianjin. (Source: Chemical Engineering News)

Research and Development

  1. New Catalyst for Carbon Capture and Utilization: Scientists have developed a new catalyst that can convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, a breakthrough that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Researchers Develop New Method for Producing Biofuels: Researchers have developed a new method for producing biofuels from plant waste, which could help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. (Source: Chemical Engineering News)
  3. New Materials for Energy Storage: Scientists have developed new materials for energy storage, including batteries and supercapacitors, which could help improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems. (Source: Nature)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates related to chemical engineering from around the world.