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Shell Chemicals: Sale talks are advancing, but CEO Wael Sawan says a deal depends on securing the right price as improved results attract buyers. Methanol: Methanex reported third-quarter net income of $265 million and adjusted EBITDA of $543 million, alongside record North American production; it expects to idle its New Zealand facilities next year. Polyolefins: Thailand’s PTT and Siam Cement plan to combine their plastics units, reshaping the region’s industry. Industry Outlook: South Africa’s trade deputy urged chemical producers to invest in cleaner production, digital tools and downstream value to stay competitive through global shifts. Company Results: Wacker Chemie’s third-quarter core profit nearly doubled on cost cuts, while BASF raised its 2026 profit outlook amid higher prices linked to the Iran conflict. Green Chemistry: Researchers reported a method to produce green hydrogen while making chemicals, pointing to potential gains in lower-carbon industrial production.

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Oct. 27, 2026

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Chemicals Industry Must Succeed in Navigating Global Market Transitions to Remain Competitive – Deputy Minister Steenhuisen

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Owner: Teresa Clarke info about owner

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Year Founded	2010
Website	www.africa.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Johannesburg
Owner Country	United States

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Report finds ‘forever chemicals’ across Georgia rivers

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Owner: Atlanta Public Schools through Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

WABE - Georgia

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Atlanta Public Schools through Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1958
Website	https://www.wabe.org/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

[Yemen : Fire Breaks Out at Al-Shaibani Paints , Chemicals Factory West of Taiz

Yemen Online |

Owner: Jamal Al-Awadhi info about owner

Yemen Online

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Owned By	Jamal Al-Awadhi
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.yemenonline.info/
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	unknown
Publication Location	Yemen, Crater
Owner Country	France

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2 hours ago

Shell Chemicals Sale Hinges on Price as Buyer Talks Advance

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Owner: Raja W. Sidawi info about owner

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Owned By	Raja W. Sidawi through Energy Intelligence Group, inc.
Year Founded	1951
Website	www.energyintel.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Syrian Arab Republic

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2 hours ago

Removing Forever Chemicals from Farmlands Gets Easier with New Eco-Friendly, Affordable Method

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Year Founded	2018
Website	happyeconews.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Vancouver
Owner Country	Canada

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5 hours ago

‘Forever’ Chemicals Are Everywhere. Can New Tech Get Rid of Them for Good?

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Owner: Real News Project Inc info about owner

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Owned By	Real News Project Inc (Non-profit, Russ Baker CEO, Founder & Editor-in-chief)
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://whowhatwhy.org/
Domain Registration Year	2009
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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6 hours ago

Police recover $16.4m lost by petrochemical company to business email compromise scam

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Owner: Wee Chye (Melvin) Ang & SPH Media Trust info about owner

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Year Founded	1995
Website	https://www.asiaone.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	Singapore

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16 hours ago

LG Chem to sell 2.5 tln-won stake in battery unit to boost shareholder value

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Owned By	Korea News Agency Commission
Year Founded	1980
Website	https://en.yna.co.kr/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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