Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Briefs: BPCL, Ion Exchange India and Toyo Engineering India

BPCL to supply sulphuric acid to FACT

Technology
Technology | 14 July 2026

Kent wins long-term engineering agreements for Aramco brownfield projects

The signing of these agreements represents an important step forward for Kent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Specialty chemical makers brace for slower growth as exports and costs weigh on margins: Crisil Ratings

Revenue growth is expected to ease to around 6%, down from nearly 8% growth recorded in each of the previous two fiscals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

CHEMEXCIL and UCCIL forge strategic alliance to push Odisha’s chemical sector into global markets

The strategic collaboration will focus on unlocking Odisha’s untapped export potential in chemicals and allied sectors

Energy
Energy | 14 July 2026

Belding unveils indigenous Hybrid BESS

To cut diesel dependency & drive India’s clean energy transition

Renewable
Renewable | 14 July 2026

Aditya Birla Renewables to acquire Shell-backed Sprng Energy for $1.8 billion deal

Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, will divest its entire stake in Solenergi Power Private Limited, which includes the Sprng Energy group of companies

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

BASF expands biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings

The new additives are designed to deliver the same performance as BASF's conventional products while supporting customers' sustainability goals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Covestro and BYD forge strategic partnership to accelerate next-gen mobility, energy innovation

The collaboration will focus on automotive applications, power batteries, energy storage, public transportation and next-generation technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel rejects Nippon Paint’s €7.5 billion approach reaffirming support for Axalta merger

The proposals value the Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise value of €7.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Michelin and Axens team up to scale bio-based chemical breakthrough

The technology behind 5-HMF was developed through a joint research and development program between Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel assesses impact after Russia places subsidiaries under temporary administration

Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

Eni, BMW Group partner to fuel corporate fleets with renewable HVO diesel across Italy

The agreement expands the long-standing collaboration between Eni and BMW Italia

Battery
Battery | 14 July 2026

AmpereHour Energy opens new BESS manufacturing facility in Pune & targets 5 GWh capacity

The facility will manufacture and integrate Make in India cabinet and containerized Battery DC-AC Blocks for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications

General
General | 14 July 2026

Elkem transformation gathers pace as cost cuts beat targets and balance sheet strengthens

Revenue for the quarter reached NOK 3.7 billion

Digitization
Digitization | 14 July 2026

TCS expands strategic partnership with ABB to build ai-driven global network backbone

TCS will design, integrate, and operate a standardized digital network ecosystem aimed at improving user experience, boosting operational efficiency, strengthening security and compliance

Battery
Battery | 14 July 2026

Havells India partners with Norway’s Pixii to drive advanced battery energy storage solutions in India

Havells and Pixii will follow a phased roadmap to build a long-term Battery Energy Storage System ecosystem in India

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 July 2026

EIB backs OMV’s green hydrogen push with €450 million loan for Europe-scale decarbonization project

The €600 million facility, currently under construction and scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will produce up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 July 2026

Catalyxx bags €20 million EU grant to drive first commercial bio-based chemicals plant in Europe

The funding comes through RenewChem, a flagship project selected by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Technology
Technology | 13 July 2026

Chevron and ZL Chemicals strike technology deal to bring advanced surfactant solutions to shale markets

ZL Chemicals will commercialize Chevron-developed surfactant technology through its Vantis product and service platform

Battery
Battery | 13 July 2026

India's battery and semiconductor industries enter a defining decade of growth

Massive investments, policy support, supply-chain diversification, and the rise of AI, electric mobility, and electronics manufacturing are positioning India as a future global hub for batteries and semiconductors

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