MOL

Polyol production in Hungary goes into operation / Sole integrated producer in Central and Eastern Europe

HYDROGEN

German production, distribution plans gather momentum / Rhine-Main network to be part of nationwide effort / Global Data sees investment surge in green hydrogen

USA

Winners of funding announced for first 50 hydrogen projects in 24 states / Electrolysers, fuel cells lead the list / European companies also participating

HYDROGEN

Big spender Germany ups budget for renewable product / Subsidies for gas-to-hydrogen plants in the offing

MOL

Polyol plant start-up delayed / 2020 earnings down sharply / Profits expected to rise 10% in 2021 / Downstream expansions planned

INTERVIEW

Loop Industries' chief growth officer Nelson Switzer / Partnerships with major global brands, rPET from chemical recycling and building up facilities

COVESTRO

PU system developed with automakers for carbon fibre composites / Enhanced safety for vehicle occupants

THYSSENKRUPP PLASTIC

"Otto Wolff" brand disappears / Distributor finalises integration of builders' merchant business

INNOLATION

Sto subsidiary builds EPS insulation sheet plant in France

RESEARCH

BASF, Linde and ThyssenKrupp in sustainable syngas process / CO2 reduction

BIOCHEMICALS

ThyssenKrupp opens biochemicals fermentation plant in Germany

UHDE INVENTA-FISCHER

Polycondensation technology for biodegradable PBS / Capacities from 40,000 t/y / Cooperation with Myriant

UHDE INVENTA-FISCHER

Building new PET plant for Etana in the northern Caucasus