Olin Corp. (Clayton, Missouri) has hired Deon Carter as vice president and president/chlor-alkali products and vinyls, effective June 17. Carter was previously COO at Continental Industries Group, a position he took April 2023 after serving as president and CEO of Scientific Design Company. He has also worked at Engelhard Corp. and BASF.
”Deon’s extensive career in the chemical and related industries will be a great addition for Olin in order to continue advancing our winning model,” said Olin president and CEO Ken Lane.
Source: chemweek.com
Researchers have developed a new chemical process capable of vaporizing plastics and converting them into hydrocarbon building blocks for new materials. This catalytic process breaks down two of the most dominant types of post-consumer plastic waste — PE and PP — into monomers, offering a potential solution to packaging waste management.
On 2 September 2024 it has been agreed that Heikki Malinen will assume the role of Neste’s President and CEO on 15 October 2024. He succeeds Matti Lehmus, who will continue as the President and CEO of Neste until 14 October 2024 and then act as an advisor to the company and its management until mid-November 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
Eni SpA (Rome) and Azerbaijan’s state energy company Socar (Baku) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for potential cooperation in the biofuels production chain, including the possible conversion of conventional crude oil refineries into biorefineries. A schedule for potential projects was not given.
