Citroën has announced a “Chrome Detox” program, which will gradually remove traditional chrome trims and accents from new models — including the new C4 and C4 X — and replace them with matte, more eco-friendly surfaces and contemporary decorative solutions. This is not just a design choice for a more subtle look: the brand presents … Read more
Lotte Chemical has scheduled mechanical completion of its Yulchon Industrial Complex advanced materials plant for the second half of 2026, the South Korean firm said. Once complete, the plant, which will be operated by Lotte Chemical subsidiary Lotte Engineering Plastics, will produce around 500,000 tonnes/year of products such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC) and … Read more
World Bank warns that rising demand and supply disruptions are pushing markets upward According to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook (published on October 29, 2025), global fertilizer prices are projected to rise by around 21% by the end of 2025 compared to 2024 levels. The increase stems from a combination of stronger demand, … Read more
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In October 2025, eight major chemical plants in the Netherlands stopped or temporarily suspended their operations. Among them are well-known companies such as LyondellBasell, Indorama, Tronox, Westlake, and Vynova. The news has caused a strong reaction, as it affects one of the key industrial sectors in the country and across Europe. One of the most … Read more
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Oil demand will remain weak into 2026, but the petrochemicals sector will be the key driver as weak macroeconomic conditions persist, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday. Demand expectations remain well below the historical trend, the IEA monthly Oil Market Report for October said, with transport electrification weighing on consumption trends. “Despite recent sluggish … Read more
In September 2025, Brazil took a decisive step toward stricter control of chemical substances by publishing a draft for the implementation of its own version of the European REACH regulation. The new bill details the process for registration, evaluation, and risk management of chemicals manufactured or imported into the country. The goal is to create … Read more
Researchers from Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia) have developed a prototype device that produces ammonia — a vital ingredient in most nitrogen‐fertilizers — using just air and wind power. What the innovation does The device draws air through a mesh structure using wind energy. The air contains nitrogen … Read more
Latin American agriculture faces a serious risk due to possible new U.S. sanctions against Russian fertilizers. Brazil and Mexico are among the most dependent on imports of Russian products, especially nitrogen and potash fertilizers. If secondary sanctions are imposed on buyers, farmers in the region may face shortages and significantly higher prices. This could lead … Read more