TCL #26: Oxy Doubles Down on Carbon Capture

Plus: Airbus's $18.5M Hydrogen Bet, Rio Tinto's Green Aluminum Push and more.

TCL #25: Europe's Rare Earth Ambitions, $12M for Indian Solar, Barrell's Lithium Play

Also: Hydrogen-Powered Steel in Austria, BASF's Car Collab, AirJoule-ASU's Water Harvesting and more.

TCL #24: FDA Nod for 3D-Printed Knee, $100M for Green Methanol, Siemens' $5.1B Dotmatics Deal

Also, INEOS’s $3B U.S. Energy Push, Quaker Houghton’s Double Acquisition, and Recycled Carbon Black in Swedish Autos.

TCL #23: Manchester Prize Winner, €20M for Green Methanol, BASF’s 54MW Hydrogen Bet

Also, FDA’s New Cancer Imaging Approval, $710M Oncology Licensing Deal and more.

TCL #22: Aramco Backs Carbon Capture, $6.7B Pharma Merger, Germany’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Deal

Plus, $200M for AI-Powered Scientific Discovery, and Major Investments in Plastic Recycling Technologies.

TCL #21: Carbon Fiber Circularity, $6.7B Arcadium Lithium Acquisition, ADNOC & OMV's Polyolefins Merger

Plus, Epoch BioDesign’s $18.3M Series A, Honeywell’s $2.16B Sundyne acquisition & more. Stay updated on the latest developments in the chemical and allied industries.

TCL #20: Micromeritics & Fraunhofer’s Materials Partnership, Mitico’s $4.3M Carbon Capture Funding, Saipem-Subsea7 Merger, Sumitomo’s LCP Expansion

Plus, Medtronic's FDA approval for Parkinson's device, Thermo Fisher Scientific's $4.1B acquisition of purification deal & more.

TCL #19: Viridien & Matnex’s AI Materials Partnership, Scania’s Battery Expansion, Sherwin-Williams’ $1.5B Deal, Aramco’s Philippine Entry & More

Viridien & Matnex are joining forces to advance AI-powered materials discovery, Scania is acquiring Northvolt’s heavy industry battery business, and Sherwin-Williams has struck a $1.5 billion deal to acquire BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints unit. Plus, Aramco is entering the Philippines’ retail fuel market, ABB & Bilfinger are

TCL #18: Climeworks' Carbon Capture Boost, Siemens' Green Hydrogen Push, Pfizer's FDA Win, Avantium's Bio-Based Packaging & More

In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Climeworks’ latest advancement in Direct Air Capture through its collaboration with Avantium, Siemens’ strategic partnership to expand green hydrogen production, and Pfizer’s FDA approval for its antibody-drug conjugate Adcetris. Plus, Avantium and Amcor’s push for sustainable, plant-based packaging, Owens

TCL #17: Techmer PM Expands, Syensqo’s Carbon Capture Push, Aganitha’s AI for Biotech, Jabil’s Pharma Move & More

In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Techmer PM’s latest acquisition to expand its color concentrates business, Syensqo and Ardent Technologies’ partnership in carbon capture, and Aganitha’s AI-driven push for therapeutic research. Plus, Jabil’s strategic move in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical’s efforts in

The Chem Ledger #16: Oxyle’s $16M for PFAS-Free Water, Philips’ AI-CMR Imaging, NTPC’s CO₂ Battery, Mattiq’s Push for Low-Iridium Hydrogen and more

In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Oxyle’s $16M funding to tackle PFAS pollution, Philips’ AI-powered leap in cardiac imaging, NTPC’s CO₂ battery project, and LyondellBasell’s HDPE expansion. Plus, a look at AI-driven drug discovery and Mattiq’s push for low-iridium hydrogen catalysts. Stay updated

The Chem Ledger #15: Key Updates in Materials Science, Manufacturing, M&A and More

Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. This week I highlight partnerships, major funding rounds, and key acquisitions shaping the industry. Materials Science 1. Solid4m Inc. has partnered with Proto Manufacturing to enhance high-throughput powder diffraction solutions. This partnership

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The Chem Ledger #14: The Big Moves Shaping the Chemical and Allied Industries in 2025

Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. Three weeks into 2025, the chemical industry is already shaping up for an eventful year. In this edition, I explore key developments across materials science, pharmaceuticals, energy, and life sciences, along with

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The Chem Ledger #13: December 25, 2024

Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. In this week's edition, I cover significant events across key sectors, including materials, energy, pharma, petrochemicals, and packaging. From advancements in holographic displays and battery manufacturing to regulatory milestones in

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The Chem Ledger #12: December 17, 2024

Several notable developments have occurred in the chemical industry in the past week. I bring you the latest updates across key areas, including strides in climate action, setbacks in the pharmaceutical sector, funding milestones achieved by spin-off and spin-out companies, advancements in manufacturing, major mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

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The Chem Ledger #11: December 10, 2024

Exploring the Latest in Materials, Pharma, Oncology, and Startups: Contracts, Investments, Innovations, Mergers & Acquisitions and more.

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The Chem Ledger #10: Exelixis, Sanofi, Alto, Waldner, Oxyle, Cyclyx, and Enveda Lead Industry Updates

Regulatory Updates, M&A, Investments, and Collaborations in the Pharma, Chemicals, and Startups.

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The Chem Ledger #9: Novartis Acquires, LG Chem Partners, Sonichem Expands and More

This week’s roundup of significant deals, strategic investments, key collaborations, and notable startup news.

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The Chem Ledger #8: Comstock’s AI Move, Solenis’ Expansion, Myant’s Textile Tech Push, and Major Investments in the Chemical Sector

A Weekly Overview of Strategic Acquisitions, Funding Milestones, and Stake Adjustments Shaping the Chemical and Materials Industries.

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The Chem Ledger #7: Siemens' Acquisition, Collaborative Chemical Recycling, Bayer's FDA Clearance and More

Strategic Moves in the Chemical, Tech, and Healthcare Sectors: Major Acquisitions, Collaborations, and Regulatory Milestones

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India and Germany Partner for Sustainable Innovation in Advanced Materials

India and Germany have taken a significant step forward in their R&D partnership with a new agreement focused on advanced materials to tackle global challenges. Their collaboration has already seen success through projects like “added value from waste” and sustainable packaging. A new joint call for AI proposals

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Strategic Moves in Oncology, Construction, and EVs

Oncology Deals 1/ Merck & Co. has recently acquired Modifi Biosciences, a spinout from Yale University, for an upfront payment of $30 million. This acquisition also includes the potential for additional payments that could exceed $1.3 billion, depending on the success of the company's developments. Modifi Biosciences,

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Advancements in Sustainable Pharma and Investment Trends for Quaker Chemical Corp

Green Chemistry The 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award and CMO Excellence in Green Chemistry Award honor leaders in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. This year’s recipients—Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, and PharmaBlock—have made significant contributions to advancing environmental sustainability in industrial practices. Boehringer Ingelheim’s Efficient Synthesis: Boehringer Ingelheim developed a

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A Colorful Union: Sudarshan Chemical Acquires Heubach Group

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL), established in 1952, is India’s top and the world’s third-largest color manufacturer, with a market cap of ₹76.31 billion and a presence in 85+ countries. Last week, SCIL announced a deal with Germany’s Heubach Group to acquire assets and shares, forming