- In May 2024, Baker Hughes has expanded its Dammam facility in Saudi Arabia, adding new manufacturing capabilities and creating 60 jobs. The expansion will enhance compression train production, seal gas panels, vibration monitoring systems, and gear repairs to support major gas and hydrogen projects
- In November 2024, Ecolab has acquired Barclay Water Management, a provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions. This acquisition enhances Ecolab's offerings, including the iChlor Monochloramine System, and supports growth in North America through improved water safety and operational performance
- In April 2024, BASF and Youyi Group signed a Letter of Intent , to strengthen their strategic partnership. The agreement focuses on supplying butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate from BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund site to support the growing adhesive materials market in China
