12 Sept 2025
From Amazon rainforest to cosmetic excellence: The sustainable journey of Copaíba Oil
Deep within the primary Amazon rainforest lies a treasure of remarkable value born from the Brazilian sociobiodiversity – Copaíba oil. A key component in modern cosmetic formulations, its harvesting methods have changed from scattered individual practices to more sustainable, community-supporting extraction systems. Today, we explore how the journey of this valuable oil connects the guardians of biodiversity to high-performance skincare solutions.
9 Sept 2025
Clariant to supply catalyst to SYPOX for world’s largest electric steam methane reformer
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a supply agreement with SYPOX to manufacture and deliver catalysts for what will be the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer (e-SMR). This groundbreaking project combines SYPOX’s cutting-edge electrical reformer technology with Clariant’s expertise to enable syngas production with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. Scheduled to begin operations in 2026, the e-SMR will use 10 megawatts of renewable electricity to generate approximately 150 tons of syngas daily.
8 Sept 2025
Clariant Oil Services launches customer portal for seamless digital access
Clariant Oil Services, a leading producer and supplier of specialty oilfield production chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry, is proud to announce the launch of its customer portal, ClariHub. The platform is designed to provide customers with 24/7 access to critical product information and support. ClariHub is a one-stop shop for comprehensive resources, enabling customers to quickly and efficiently access the documents and data they need to keep their operations running smoothly.
2 Sept 2025
Clariant Oil Services and Swire Energy Services open new supply base in Norway supporting European energy production
Clariant Oil Services, a leading producer and supplier of specialty oilfield production chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry, has expanded its commitment to Norwegian Oil and Gas customers with a new bulk storage and transfer base located in Dusavik, Norway together with its long-standing strategic partner Swire Energy Services. The new site consists of multiple bulk storage tanks with transfer capability to supply either directly to vessels or tote tanks. The system is fully automated to ensure chemicals are transferred accurately and efficiently, and full operations are expected in September 2025.
19 Aug 2025
Interview with Mariano Suarez
Global trade conditions are changing rapidly. From seasonal crop risks to new tariffs and supply chain constraints, the reliability of traditional waxes such as carnauba is decreasing. This volatility comes at a cost for coatings and inks manufacturers.
7 Aug 2025
Clariant advances plastics stabilizer technology with expanded production and new applications
In a strategic move to address escalating global demand, Clariant has unveiled significant advancements in its stabilizer portfolio, combining expanded production capacity in China with innovative applications that enhance performance in artificial turf applications and medical sectors.
29 Jul 2025
Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The agreement is the result of close and successful cooperation in Shanghai Electric’s new biomass-to-green methanol plant in Taonan, Jilin Province, China. In addition to supplying its MegaMax catalysts, Clariant provided technical on-site support during the successful startup of the 50,000 tons/y plant. The second phase of the project, with a capacity of 200,000 tons/y green methanol and 10,000 tons/y SAF, is expected to start production in 2027. The ceremony for the official signing of the partnership contract took place last week at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany.
24 Jul 2025
Solving Critical Oil Field Challenges: Clariant's Innovative Chemical Solutions in Action
Delivering on Clariant's purpose »Greater chemistry - between people and planet«, this story is an example of how Clariant delivers on its purpose-led strategy.
16 Jul 2025
The role of modern flame retardants in construction
Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect.
18 Jun 2025
Halogen-free flame retardant solutions: sidestepping the antimony market volatility
We are all painfully aware that today's interconnected manufacturing world, supply chain disruptions can have a devastating effect on entire industries. The current antimony trioxide market represents exactly such a scenario – creating both challenges and opportunities for innovation. As manufacturers face rapidly increasing costs and uncertain availability of this flame retardant synergist, the search for alternatives has become increasingly urgent.
5 Jun 2025
Clariant launches innovative PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion
Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade fair in Duesseldorf, Clariant today announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards.
3 Jun 2025
Clariant's ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst powers INERATEC´s groundbreaking e-Fuels plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its ShiftMax 100 RE catalyst is powering INERATEC's advanced e-Fuels production plant, “ERA ONE” in the industrial park Frankfurt Hoechst, Germany. The facility, officially opening on June 3, will recycle approximately 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually and transform it into up to 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels and waxes. This production capacity represents one of the largest Power-to-Liquids operations globally, positioning both companies at the forefront of sustainable fuel technology innovation.
