Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors—will cause acute supply-side stress with far-reaching ...

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

Researchers have found a way to use solar energy to power a key chemical reaction that drives many manufacturing industries. This new method can significantly reduce the energy required to run these ...

Iran’s latest attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure suggest the impacts of the conflict will be with us for many months to ...

Amid concerns over LPG shortages and rising energy import dependence, scientists in India are exploring Dimethyl Ether (DME) ...

A malfunction at ​the chemical plant ‌triggered flaring at the ​Motiva Enterprises ​Port Arthur, Texas petrochemical ⁠complex on ​Tuesday, said people ​familiar with plant operations.

A growing number of refineries and petrochemical companies, mostly in Asia, have cut runs, shut units or declared force ...

President Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” the world’s largest gas field, as Israeli strikes spark Iranian retaliation and fears of further economic shocks. Follow for live updates.

Oil is a key feedstock for everything from plastics to cosmetics. Over time, we’re likely to see less oil burned for ...

A catalyst design developed in the lab of Professor Ted Sargent increases efficiency, turning captured CO₂ into high-purity ethylene for plastics and packaging.

Precious metals like palladium and platinum are often used as chemical catalysts, but true to their name, they’re expensive to source. Scientists may have just found a cheaper alternative.

Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and ...