The global chemical licensing market is projected to grow from USD 17.52 billion in 2026 to USD 25.56 billion by 2032, representing a CAGR of 6.49%. Growth is driven by regulatory modernization, sustainability adoption, and technological advancements. The market encompasses diverse product categories including adhesives, catalysts, coatings, and polymers across multiple industries, with success dependent on flexible licensing structures and compliance frameworks.

The U.S. liquid nitrogen market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.01% through 2035, driven by increasing demand in food processing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, semiconductors, and cryogenic applications. The global market is valued at $89.70 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $151.48 billion by 2035 at a 5.46% CAGR, with Asia-Pacific leading at 39% market share. Cryogenic distillation technology dominates with 67% share, while coolant applications account for 61% of the market.

The global cryogenic equipment market is expected to grow from $14.74 billion in 2025 to $22.96 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.3%. Growth is driven by the transition to clean energy, increased LNG infrastructure investments, and rising demand in Asia Pacific, particularly in China and India. The metallurgy segment is expected to dominate, while key players include Linde, Air Liquide, Air Products, and Chart Industries.

The global industrial oxygen market, valued at USD 71.45 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to USD 137.04 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 6.73%. Growth is driven by rising demand from steel, chemicals, glass, and healthcare industries, alongside technological advances in on-site generation and stricter environmental regulations. Asia Pacific leads with 34.6% market share, while supply chain challenges and regulatory constraints pose potential headwinds.

The global defoamers market, valued at USD 3.96 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 5.84 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 5.11%. Asia Pacific dominates with 39% market share, while silicone-based defoamers lead by type. Growth is driven by stringent environmental regulations, industrial expansion, and technological advancements, with major players investing in sustainable and bio-based formulations.

Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.81 per share, marking the 44th consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend will be paid on May 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims against Air Products and Chemicals following the company's announcement of advanced negotiations with Yara International to combine operations. Air Products' stock fell 9.45% ($24.64 per share) to $236.05 on December 8, 2025, following the announcement.

Air Products and Yara International are collaborating on low-emission ammonia projects in Louisiana and Saudi Arabia, with plans to make key commercial decisions in 2026 and an estimated project cost of $8-9 billion.

Air Products and Yara are collaborating on two low-emission ammonia projects in Louisiana and Saudi Arabia, with plans to develop large-scale hydrogen and ammonia production facilities targeting commercial operations by 2027-2030.

Air Products announced a quarterly dividend of $1.79 per share, payable on February 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026. The company is a leading industrial gases company with global operations and a focus on clean energy solutions.

Air Products reported Q4 earnings beating analyst expectations, with significant asset sale write-downs, and projected a return to profitability in fiscal 2026, leading to a 9.8% stock price increase.

Air Products and Chemicals reported mixed Q4 FY25 results with EPS of $3.39, slightly beating estimates. The company saw sales decline by 1% year-over-year but provided positive FY26 EPS guidance of $12.85–$13.15.