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Regulations in the Chemical Industry: Where Safety, Sustainability, and Trade Protectionism Converge

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the chemical industry stands at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and geopolitics....

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Does Closure of the Ineos Rheinberg Plant Mark a Turning Point for Europe's Epichlorohydrin Market?

Ineos announced on October 6 its intention to close two production units at its Rheinberg, Germany, site, including the allylics plant that makes...

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[Webinar Recap] European Plant Closures and Asian Overcapacity: Global Chemicals in Transition

As the global chemicals sector navigates mounting pressures, two themes are at the forefront: European plant closures and Asian overcapacity. Ahead...

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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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Global Chemicals Market Q3 2025: Volatility Amid Overcapacity and Trade Tensions

The global chemicals industry is navigating a landscape of modest growth projections overshadowed by persistent challenges. The sector is on track...

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5 Key Questions About the Biofuels Market Answered

ResourceWise recently held a webinar featuring Mat Stone, our Vice President of Low Carbon Fuels. He shared his expertise and vital knowledge of the...

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Chasing Value in the Acrylic Chain

In 2024, prominent integrated producers in the acrylic value chain with a significant global footprint reported shrinking profits from polymer...

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A Current Look at the Forest Products Sector in the Lake States

As we approach mid-2025, the forest products industry across the Lake States reflects a region navigating both opportunity and constraint. While...

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How Much Money Is an Acre of Timber Worth?

Understanding the value of an acre of timber is essential for anyone in the forest products supply chain—whether managing timberland, planning...

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