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26 January 2026

Sumitomo Chemical Named Among “Top 100 Global Innovators 2026” for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Sumitomo Chemical has been included in Clarivate’s “Top 100 Global Innovators 2026” list, marking its fifth consecutive appearance since 2022. The company stood out particularly for its strong performance under the “rarity” criterion, which measures the ability to integrate diverse technologies.

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.

20 January 2026

Merck Partners with ChemLex to Accelerate AI-Driven Chemistry

Merck and Singapore-based ChemLex have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance automated chemistry experiments and next-generation laboratory workflows. The collaboration aims to accelerate R&D processes across areas such as automated synthesis, reaction optimization, and high-throughput experimentation.

20 January 2026

Zeon’s Chemistry-Driven Biotech Expansion

Zeon has established a new company, Zeon BioSolutions, as part of its growth strategy focused on healthcare and life sciences, and has acquired an advanced cell analysis business using Quartz-Seq2 technology. The company aims to combine this move with its chemistry-based materials expertise, including cyclo olefin polymer (COP) and precision molding, to develop new biotechnology applications.

19 January 2026

Security Features Rise in US Cosmetics Packaging

Tamper-resistant packaging solutions for cosmetic products are gaining wider adoption in the United States as brands prioritize consumer safety and product integrity. Industry experts say these solutions not only enhance trust but also help reduce regulatory and reputational risks.

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.

12 January 2026

Japan Sets Sail to Test Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining

Japan has launched a deep-sea test to assess the feasibility of extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor. The trial, which will last about 20 days, will evaluate new mining equipment operating at depths of up to 6,000 meters.

07 January 2026

PLASTEX 2026 Opens in Cairo

Held under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, PLASTEX 2026 will bring industry professionals together in Cairo from 9 to 12 January 2026. One of the largest plastics and rubber trade platforms in the Middle East and North Africa, the event is expected to host more than 500 exhibitors and over 32,000 visitors. With strong Turkish participation, PLASTEX stands out as a strategic meeting point for companies aiming to access growing opportunities across the region.

06 January 2026

US Department of Energy Launches AI and Robotics Platform to Accelerate Bioeconomy Research

The US Department of Energy (DoE) is launching the AMP2 platform, a robotics and AI-driven system designed to accelerate research on anaerobic microbes for applications in chemicals, biomaterials, energy and fuels. Located at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the platform is set to become operational in January 2026 and will serve as a prototype for the larger M2PC facility.

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