Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2026

BASF hires banks to lead mid-2027 Agricultural Solutions IPO preparation

The planned IPO is a core pillar of BASF’s “Winning Ways” strategy, designed to maximize value by establishing the business as an independent, pure-play agricultural leader.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2026

ICC honours chemical industry excellence at 61st Annual Awards

Kamieth pointed to the country’s skilled workforce, expanding economy, strong domestic demand and significant manufacturing potential

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2026

Archroma and Lameirinho bring single-step dyeing innovation to global home textiles

This new InOneGO by Archroma process enables Lameirinho to achieve a wide range of shades and effects

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2026

BASF retakes top spot as chemical profits plunge 82%

The annual ranking of the world’s leading chemical producers puts China-based Sinopec in second place with $66.3 billion in sales

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

BASF launches low-VOC catalyst for flexible polyurethane foams

BASF said Lupragen BisDMAPU is primarily targeted at flexible PU foams

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

RENOLIT pours €56 million into major Worms production upgrade

Inside the new plant, eight large outdoor storage silos will initially hold raw materials, with capacity to expand to 16 silos

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

S-Oil reaches final investment decision on Axens Xylene Isomerization unit

Under the agreement, Axens will provide the technology license, process design package and technical services supporting project execution and start-up

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

Traceability emerges as key to strengthening critical minerals supply chains: OECD

Yet investment in the sector is failing to keep pace, with operational and governance risks continuing to weigh on the industry

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

Chemours, DuPont & Corteva agree to $455 million PFAS settlement in North Carolina

Chemours will bear 50% of the settlement payments, with DuPont and Corteva responsible for the remaining half

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

BASF increases prices for MDI and TDI in ASEAN and South Asia countries

Price adjustments are necessary in consideration of sustainable business development

Chemical
Chemical | 12 September 2026

Shree Pushkar boosts dyes capacity to 6,000 MTPA with Unit-5 launch

This ramp-up is specifically designed to meet rising market demand

Chemical
Chemical | 12 September 2026

Evonik to shut Hamburg and Bitterfeld sites in Germany by 2027

The company plans to shut its Hamburg site, where around 50 employees supply products to the cosmetics and personal care industry, by the middle of next year

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Corteva and Globachem strike 50/50 JV to develop new crop protection solutions

The partnership comes as Corteva prepares for its planned separation and launch as a standalone crop protection company.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Sasol to sell Nitrates business to Enaex Africa

Enaex Africa, part of the global Enaex Group, brings more than a century of mining and explosives expertise to the business

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

IOL Chemicals Unveils Rs 495-crore expansion push across APIs, CDMO & specialty chemicals

The biggest investment—Rs 350 crore—will go toward a new, fully backward-integrated Ibuprofen manufacturing unit at IOLCP’s Barnala, Punjab facility

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Surventis unveils LightAssist to make digital color matching faster & more precise

The new functionality strengthens the company’s Refinity cloud-based digital platform

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

PI Industries launches CARVINT to strengthen pest control in chilli and cole crops

The new insecticide is being positioned as a differentiated pest-management solution for farmers in key markets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Clariant lands contract for world’s largest licensed PDH unit in China

With a nameplate capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per annum, the facility will be the world’s largest licensed PDH unit,

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Archroma turns wool waste into award-winning textile dyes

At least 50% of the primary feedstock used in FiberColors comes from wool waste

Chemical
Chemical | 11 September 2026

Givaudan opens Casablanca hub to drive fragrance growth across SAMEA

The Casablanca hub includes application and perfumery laboratories

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