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

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

Chemical
Chemical | 13 July 2026

Air Liquide commits $200 million to power Texas chemical expansion with new low-carbon hydrogen plant

The new high-efficiency unit, expected to begin operations in early 2029

Sustainability
Sustainability | 13 July 2026

Sinopec wins ESG Social Responsibility award for full-chain carbon management

The company received the award for its submission, "Innovation-Driven Green Development, Shared Responsibility for a Sustainable Future"

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 13 July 2026

V.O. Chidambaranar Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green and digital port development

With this agreement, VOC Port deepens its engagement with one of Europe's largest port and pioneers in sustainable hydrogen economy

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 July 2026

GP Petroleums’ JV Amron Oil named IOCL operating partner for Pipavav Bitumen Cell

Amron Oil Resources, a 50:50 joint venture between GP Petroleums Limited and West Coast Oils LLP, has been manufacturing and supplying high-performance bitumen products since 2004

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

Saint-Gobain acquires Xypex to expand construction chemicals portfolio

The acquisition adds a highly differentiated waterproofing technology to Saint-Gobain's construction chemicals platform

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

DKSH bolsters Italy presence with Gale & Cosm acquisition

Gale & Cosm supplies raw materials to the personal care industry across Italy, Europe, and Asia

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical announces $20.3 million expansion in Berks County creating 42 jobs

The investment will support the company’s manufacturing of specialty engineering thermoplastics and advanced composite materials

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