Tag: Association of the Chemical Industry VCI
Industry and the energy sector are at odds over emissions trading
Steam cloud from the Staudinger coal-fired power plant The energy industry sees emissions trading endangered by the reform plans. (Photo: dpa) Berlin From the point of view of the industry,…
How could gas be distributed if Russia stopped delivering?
Gas storage near Hamburg How to deal with a gas shortage has been discussed for a long time. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf The debate about who will continue to supply…
These industries would be affected by a gas supply stop
Glass production in Mitterteich Many plants that are required for the production of gas have to remain in operation at all times. A gas supply stop could lead to irreparable…
At eye level with Africa
However, the impression is often given that green hydrogen, which is of central importance on the way to climate neutrality, can be used as early as tomorrow. In fact, it…
Industry expects sales to drop and warns of gas embargo
Dusseldorf The war in Ukraine led to a sudden change of mood in the German chemical industry. Just a few weeks ago, the industry was expecting further growth this year.…
Industry expects sales to drop and warns of gas embargo
BASF chemical plant in Ludwigshafen Large quantities of natural gas are required at the chemical company’s home site. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf The war in Ukraine led to a sudden change…
Employers warn against excessive expectations
BAVC negotiator Hans Oberschulte If you were to take the currently overheated prices as a benchmark, then the area tariff would be put to the test, said Oberschulte. Berlin The…
Approval process: Experts recommend less public participation
Construction site of the Tesla Gigafactory Lengthy approval procedures are seen as a brake on large industrial projects. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Planning for large construction projects could probably progress much…
Baerbock’s climate protection expert is met with skepticism in business
Jennifer Morgan (left) and Annalena Baerbock Is the new government commissioner for climate also the right one for the climate? (Photo: action press) Berlin You don’t hear any loud complaints,…
Chemical industry rejects state protective shield
Brussels The chemical industry wants to achieve the transformation to climate neutrality without being protected by trading instruments. “I am vehemently of the opinion that climate protection and competitiveness can…
How Norway can help German industry with climate protection
Berlin Per Brevik was not enthusiastic about the project from the start, on which he has now been working for a decade and a half: “In 2005 I thought it…
What companies expect from 2022
But behind this overall forecast there are very different developments in the individual sectors, as can be seen in the overview of the most important economic sectors. The German retail…
What companies expect from 2022
But behind this overall forecast there are very different developments in the individual sectors, as can be seen in the overview of the most important economic sectors. The German retail…
Nuclear power as “green energy” – applause from business
“Natural gas is an essential bridging technology for the basic supply of the industrial nation Germany,” said Wolfgang Große Entrup, General Manager of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). “If…
You should watch out for these chemical companies in 2022
Chemical industry outlook The German chemical industry expects a further five percent growth for 2022. (Photo: PR (2), Imago (2), dpa, Getty) Dusseldorf Christian Kullmann calls chemistry the “god on…
You should watch out for these chemical companies in 2022
Chemical industry outlook The German chemical industry expects a further five percent growth for 2022. (Photo: PR (2), Imago (2), dpa, Getty) Dusseldorf Christian Kullmann calls chemistry the “god on…
Gas and electricity will remain expensive in 2022
The assessments are of great importance for the entire manufacturing industry, because chemicals and plastics are obtained from almost all industries. In principle, the same picture emerges in chemistry itself:…
EU Commission insists on the obligation to re-invest subsidies
Steel industry The EU Commission takes the position that companies to which the state grants aid must partly use it to invest in climate protection measures. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The…
German companies see an opportunity for modernization
Peter Adrian, President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks of a “constructive future spirit” in the contract. The energy industry sees a paradigm shift that could give…
So the new boss wants to continue the soaring
Quality control at the Wacker pharmaceutical plant in Amsterdam In the Netherlands, the group actually wanted to produce the Covid-19 vaccine from Curevac. Munich Investors expect great things from Christian…