http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Univar Solutions expands partnership with BASF Petrochemicals as exclusive distributor of BASF’s Hexamoll® DINCH across North America http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/06/univar-solutions-expands-partnership-with-basf-petrochemicals-as-exclusive-distributor-of-basf-s-hexamoll-dinch-across-north-america/ Under the expanded agreement, customers across North America will benefit from Univar Solutions' integrated distribution network, technical expertise, and customer focused commercial support, paired with BASF's globally recognized plasticizers portfolio. JM to acquire Cormetech, materially enhancing scale in clean air solutions http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/06/jm-to-acquire-cormetech-materially-enhancing-scale-in-clean-air-solutions/ Under the terms of the transaction, JM will acquire Cormetech for an enterprise value of $360 MM payable in cash on completion, which represents a 10.3x acquisition multiple based on Cormetech's expected 2026 EBITDA. Clariant's FAMAX™ catalysts deliver outstanding performance at two Yihua formaldehyde plants in China http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/clariants-famax-catalysts-deliver-outstanding-performance-at-two-yihua-formaldehyde-plants-in-china/ Clariant catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints: 45M tons of CO2e avoided in 2025 http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/clariant-catalysts-continue-to-shrink-customer-footprints-45m-tons-of-co2e-avoided-in-2025/ BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia (U.S.) http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/basf-boosts-refinery-catalyst-innovation-with-new-rd-center-in-attapulgus-georgia-us/ Ketjen partners with Imubit to introduce real-time catalyst intelligence for refinery operations http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/ketjen-partners-with-imubit-to-introduce-real-time-catalyst-intelligence-for-refinery-operations/ The partnership combines Ketjen’s catalyst expertise including proprietary models, laboratory data and technical analysis with Imubit’s closed-loop, real-time digital platform. Clariant launches new CATOFIN™ 1000 propane dehydrogenation catalyst http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/clariant-launches-new-catofin-1000-propane-dehydrogenation-catalyst/ Building on the success of the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly reduced fouling. Honeywell to provide technologies and catalysts for Dangote petrochemical complex expansion http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/honeywell-to-provide-technologies-and-catalysts-for-dangote-petrochemical-complex-expansion/ Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/evonik-launches-high-performance-isodewaxing-catalysts-for-fuels-and-lubricants-production/ Cutting-edge catalytic technologies deployment in a modern aromatics complex http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2026/march-2026/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/cutting-edge-catalytic-technologies-deployment-in-a-modern-aromatics-complex/