AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCritical Materials: International Graphite and Italy’s Alkeemia advanced plans for a graphite-processing joint venture in Venice, targeting European industrial and energy-storage markets. Water Treatment: Colorado’s La Junta secured $29.15 million in federal funding for upgrades to remove PFAS from wastewater and meet upcoming regulations. Petrochemicals: Ghana signed a $28 billion agreement for a Jomoro complex with a 300,000-barrel-a-day refinery, two petrochemical plants and storage facilities. Renewable Chemicals: UPM opened its $1.5 billion wood-based biorefinery in Germany, designed to make renewable chemicals and reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks. Industry Partnerships: BASF and Highsun are exploring a European polyamide 6 joint venture, while Honeywell will supply process technologies for Hengyi’s petrochemical expansion in Brunei. Workplace Rules: The EU adopted tighter protections from cancer-causing chemicals and welding fumes.
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