9 articles in this focus area
DMC Battery Electrolyte and the Green Solvent Intersection
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) occupies a unique position within the modern chemical industry. It serves both as a critical solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes and as a greener alternative to more hazardous methylating agents. This dual role means DMC sits at the intersection of supply-side disruptions and long-term energy transition demand.
Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Methanol-to-Olefins and the Coal Chemistry Carbon Question
China's methanol-to-olefins (MTO) production,which expanded during the Hormuz crisis to fill the Gulf chemical supply gap
Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Yara's Renewable Hydrogen Plant at Herøya: Confirmed Commercial Operation
Forbes confirmed on July 7, 2026 (citing Bloomberg June 2024 imagery) that Yara International opened a 24-megawatt
Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Green Ammonia After the Ceasefire Collapse: Gulf Project Timelines Pushed Further
Gulf green ammonia projects — ADNOC Ta'ziz in UAE, NEOM Helios in Saudi Arabia, Oman's Hydrom
Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Low-Carbon Chemicals Outlook: Major Market Signals for July 10
Wood Mackenzie's 2026 hydrogen outlook. The EU's Low-Carbon Fuels Delegated Act
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Low-Carbon Chemicals Weekly Intelligence: Trends, Prices & Policy Updates
Learn why hydrogen procurement is shifting beyond color labels toward verified carbon intensity and what buyers should include in future supplier evaluations.
Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Low-Carbon Chemicals Intelligence: Friday July 10 Brief
Explore how China's growing electrolyzer industry is influencing green hydrogen production and what procurement teams should consider when evaluating low-carbon chemical projects.
Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Low-Carbon Chemicals: 7 Key Market Developments to Watch This Friday
Clean hydrogen's 2026 posture is now "pragmatic," per C&EN.
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Green Hydrogen for Chemical Decarbonisation: The "Bankable Demand" Requirement
Green hydrogen projects depend on more than technology—they require bankable demand from committed industrial buyers. Long-term offtake agreements provide the revenue certainty needed to secure project financing while offering procurement professionals an opportunity to strengthen future low-carbon supply chains and gain early access to emerging production capacity.
Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read
