Shell to shut German oil refinery, convert to chemicals Shell will shut down its oil refinery in Wesseling in Germany, by 2025 and convert the site to produce chemicals as part of its drive to reduce its carbon emissions, the company said today. Business • 26 Jan 24
Shell to shut German oil refinery, convert to chemicals Shell will shut down its oil refinery in Wesseling in Germany, by 2025 and convert the site to produce chemicals as part of its drive to reduce its carbon emissions, the company said today. Business • 26 Jan 24
Unilever to drop fossil fuels from products by 2030 Unilever said today it would invest €1 billion to eliminate fossil fuels from its cleaning products by 2030, cutting the carbon emissions created by the chemicals used in making the products. Business • 02 Sep 20
Unilever to drop fossil fuels from products by 2030 Unilever said today it would invest €1 billion to eliminate fossil fuels from its cleaning products by 2030, cutting the carbon emissions created by the chemicals used in making the products. Business • 02 Sep 20
EU clears $130 billion merger of US chemicals giants Dow Chemical and DuPont today secured the blessing of the European Union for their $130 billion merger by agreeing to sell substantial assets including key research and development activities. Business • 27 Mar 17
EU clears $130 billion merger of US chemicals giants Dow Chemical and DuPont today secured the blessing of the European Union for their $130 billion merger by agreeing to sell substantial assets including key research and development activities. Business • 27 Mar 17
BASF warns on its 2015 earnings BASF announced a €600m charge for the fourth quarter citing low oil prices and warned of lower-than-expected 2015 earnings, sending its shares lower today. Business • 27 Jan 16
BASF warns on its 2015 earnings BASF announced a €600m charge for the fourth quarter citing low oil prices and warned of lower-than-expected 2015 earnings, sending its shares lower today. Business • 27 Jan 16
BASF cuts 2015 targets on a weak China and Brazil BASF, the world's largest chemicals firm by sales, today lowered its full-year earnings guidance on weak sales in China, Brazil and other emerging markets. Business • 27 Oct 15
BASF cuts 2015 targets on a weak China and Brazil BASF, the world's largest chemicals firm by sales, today lowered its full-year earnings guidance on weak sales in China, Brazil and other emerging markets. Business • 27 Oct 15
BASF cuts forecasts on weak Europe Germany's BASF, the world's largest chemicals company by sales, cut its earnings forecasts and its projections for the broader market today. Business • 24 Oct 14
BASF cuts forecasts on weak Europe Germany's BASF, the world's largest chemicals company by sales, cut its earnings forecasts and its projections for the broader market today. Business • 24 Oct 14
US offers to destroy Syrian chemicals on a ship The United States has offered to destroy Syrian chemicals on an US ship. News • 30 Nov 13
US offers to destroy Syrian chemicals on a ship The United States has offered to destroy Syrian chemicals on an US ship. News • 30 Nov 13
BASF sales up on farm chemical demand Chemicals and oil company BASF said its net profit fell 15% in the first quarter from a year ago. Business • 26 Apr 13
BASF sales up on farm chemical demand Chemicals and oil company BASF said its net profit fell 15% in the first quarter from a year ago. Business • 26 Apr 13
BASF sees 2012 earns slip, but still ups dividend Higher raw materials costs and slow demand at BASF's basic chemicals business combined to push the company's earnings in 2012 lower Business • 26 Feb 13
BASF sees 2012 earns slip, but still ups dividend Higher raw materials costs and slow demand at BASF's basic chemicals business combined to push the company's earnings in 2012 lower Business • 26 Feb 13
Syria warns against 'external aggression' Syria's foreign ministry has said it will only use chemical weapons if it faces "external aggression", but would not use them against its civilians. News • 23 Jul 12
Syria warns against 'external aggression' Syria's foreign ministry has said it will only use chemical weapons if it faces "external aggression", but would not use them against its civilians. News • 23 Jul 12
