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24 February 2026

Alarm in Europe’s Chemical Industry

Rising energy costs and plant closures are reshaping the continent’s industrial landscape.

09 February 2026

Evonik Expands Its Production Footprint

Evonik is strengthening its growth strategy in hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB) by expanding its global production infrastructure. The company has launched construction to boost capacity at its German site while initiating engineering work for a new production facility in the Asian region.

06 February 2026

UK’s “Forever Chemicals” Plan Sparks Backlash: “Crushingly Disappointing”

The UK government’s newly published action plan on “forever chemicals” has drawn sharp criticism from environmental campaigners. Groups warn the measures are “incredibly weak” and risk locking in decades of avoidable harm to people and the environment.

22 January 2026

US Pressure Over Greenland Puts EU Trade Framework Under Strain

US pressure on Denmark over Greenland and the threat of additional customs duties have made the Washington Europe framework agreement contentious before it even reaches the formal approval stage. Rising tensions point to a new wave of uncertainty that could complicate pricing and supply planning, particularly across the chemicals and plastics industries.

21 January 2026

Vioneo Shelves Antwerp Green Polymers Plan, Moves Project to China

The company has scrapped its proposed €1.5 billion Antwerp investment aimed at fossil free PE and PP. Vioneo says supply chain and green methanol availability make China the more viable location.

15 January 2026

Mevaldi Expands Production Capacity in Sustainable Chemistry with New Investment

Dutch biotechnology start-up Mevaldi is preparing to expand its production capacity in sustainable chemistry following a new investment round joined by ICOS Capital. The company aims to bring its bio-based chemical building blocks, derived from sugars and wood residues, to broader markets through a Europe-based production chain.

13 January 2026

A New Phase for the EU Chemicals Sector as the Critical Chemicals Alliance Holds Its First General Assembly

The Critical Chemicals Alliance, established by the European Union, will hold its first General Assembly on January 13 at the Chemelot Chemical Park in the Netherlands. The meeting will focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry and safeguarding critical production capacity.

12 January 2026

Tinne Van der Straeten Appointed as New CEO of WindEurope

WindEurope, one of Europe’s leading wind energy associations, has appointed Tinne Van der Straeten as its new CEO. The former Belgian energy minister is expected to play a key role in accelerating Europe’s green energy transition.

06 January 2026

EU Boosts Circular Economy in Plastics: First Pilot Measures Announced

The European Commission has unveiled its first pilot action package aimed at accelerating circularity in the plastics sector. The new measures focus on EU-wide standards for recycled plastics and clearer rules for chemical recycling. More comprehensive legislation is expected to follow with the Circular Economy Act planned for 2026.

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