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Panama Canal Opens Net-Zero Transit Slot in Big Move for Renewables
The Panama Canal has long been one of the most critical arteries of global trade, offering vessels a vital shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic...
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Australia’s $735M Biofuels Investment and Its Implications
Australia has just made one of its boldest clean energy moves to date: a A$1.1 billion (US$735 million) investment to kickstart a domestic low-carbon...
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Navigating the 2025 Tariff Maze: Impacts on Global Chemical Trade
In the volatile landscape of international trade as of September 2025, the chemicals sector is grappling with a surge in tariffs that threaten to...
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Methanol Market Tightness in the US Gulf Coast: Unpacking the Supply Crunch
The methanol market in the US Gulf Coast (USGC) is navigating a tight supply balance, with recent spot barge deals in Houston reflecting upward...
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Implications of the US EPA’s Proposal to End GHG Reporting on Biofuels
In a significant regulatory shift, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed ending the greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program for...
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Risks, Opportunities, and Strategic Pathways in the Global Pulp and Paper Industry
The global pulp and paper industry is undergoing a major shift. Market forces, sustainability mandates, and geopolitical factors are reshaping how...
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Green Ammonia’s Long-Term Outlook in Bio-Bunkering
When we last looked at ammonia’s potential in low-carbon shipping in the blog, it was more of a vision than a deployed solution: trials, studies, and...
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2025 Timeline: US and EU Anti-Dumping Duties and Investigations on Key Chinese Chemicals
In the ever-evolving world of global trade, anti-dumping measures continue to shape supply chains, particularly in the chemicals sector. For...
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China’s Engineered Wood Shift and Its Impact on Sawlog Demand
China’s economy is struggling, with growth decreasing by a projected 0.5% in 2025. Real estate—a sector that makes up over a quarter of the country’s...
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BASF Achieves a Sustainability Milestone: All European Performance Materials Plants Now REDcert² Certified
In a move that's sure to ripple through the world of green chemistry, BASF has announced that all of its Performance Materials division plants across...