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Canadian Chemical Industry Watches European Crisis Unravel

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of Ineos, has warned that Europe's chemical industry is at a "tipping point," with approximately half of Europe's ethylene production capacity projected to close before 2030. Twenty-one major European chemical sites are already shutting down, representing more than 11 million tonnes of capacity.


NOVA Chemicals Introduces Polyethylene Grades Incorporating Next-Generation Non-Fluorinated Polymer Processing Aid

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate next-generation non-fluorinated polymer processing aid (NF-PPA). The SURPASS®, SCLAIR®, and NOVAPOL® PE resins with new NF- PPA deliver comparable performance to legacy fluoropolymer PPA technology, helping manufacturers meet global regulatory compliance standards with minimal disruptions in production.


Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire OxyChem for $9.7 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Occidental Petroleum's chemical business, OxyChem, in an all-cash transaction valued at $9.7 billion. The acquisition involves OxyChem, a global manufacturer of commodity chemicals with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and commercial and residential development.


 
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Have a Facility in Canada? Report your Plastic!

Get ready to report to the Canadian Plastics Registry in 2026 » Read More...
 
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From the Editor: The Big Picture on Tariffs

The cover story for this issue is an interview with Michael Bradley, the mayor of Sarnia. As a border town heavily integrated into North American industrial supply chains, Sarnia is something of a canary in the coalmine for the effects of US tariffs on the Canadian economy. But first, let’s take a moment to look at the bigger picture. Since the 2024 election of Donald Trump, Canada has been hoping for the best and fearing the worst — the latter slowly eclipsing the former. The Canadian economy has long been built around enviable proximity and fraternal concord with the US. ... » Read More...
 
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The Good Shepherd: On Sarnia with Mayor Mike

An interview with Mayor of Sarnia, Mike Bradley » Read More...
 
 
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Nutrien Commences a Controlled Shut Down of Its Trinidad Nitrogen Operations

Nutrien Ltd. announced that it has commenced a controlled shut down of its Trinidad Nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas’ facility to be effective October 23, 2025. This shutdown is in response to port access restrictions imposed by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Energy Corporation (NEC) and a lack of reliable and economic natural gas supply that has reduced the free cash flow contribution of the Trinidad Nitrogen operations over an extended period of time. » Read More...

Charter Next Generation and NOVA Chemicals Collaborate to Commercialize Recycled Polyethylene (rPE) for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. » Read More...

BASF and IFF to Collaborate on Enzyme and Polymer Development

BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) have announced a collaboration to develop enzyme and polymer technologies for cleaning and personal care applications. The partnership will focus on IFF's Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials technology platform, with applications in fabric care, dishwashing, personal care and industrial cleaning products. » Read More...

 
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