People
People | 04 September 2026

Albemarle names BHP executive Ragnar Udd as next CEO

Udd brings more than 25 years of experience in the global resources sector

Battery
Battery | 04 September 2026

Ten-Nine Technologies scales up ‘Anti-Aging’ battery additive

As TENIX targets longer battery life

General
General | 04 September 2026

Evonik wins German Packaging Award for recycling breakthrough

The award-winning packaging sample was provided by Constantia Flexibles and featured printing inks formulated with TEGO Res 1100

Battery
Battery | 04 September 2026

Industry leaders push ‘Made in India’ battery storage as key to India’s next clean energy phase

Recycling and second-life applications could become an important part of India’s emerging storage economy

Energy
Energy | 04 September 2026

Sanmar Group invests in AltEons Energy to drive 1.5 GW+ RTC renewable portfolio

AltEons is developing a 210 MW hybrid renewable energy portfolio in Maharashtra comprising wind, solar and battery storage

Technology
Technology | 04 September 2026

Durr to equip Volvo Cars’ first all-electric plant with automated assembly technology

Dürr will provide turnkey planning and implementation across several final assembly processes

Battery
Battery | 04 September 2026

Equinor brings largest US battery storage project online

The project brings Equinor’s total number of battery storage facilities in commercial production to five in just four years

People
People | 04 September 2026

Solvay names new leaders for Silica, Rare Earth & Fluorine businesses

The company announced that Adam Days will take over as GBU President, Silica; Stéphane Diaz will become General Manager, Rare Earth; and Ziad Haddad will serve as General Manager, Fluorine

General
General | 04 September 2026

Eastman launches Adjust SL plant growth regulator in US cereal market

Adjust SL is designed to increase stem strength and reduce stem height

General
General | 04 September 2026

ExxonMobil steps Up $100m STEM push in Guyana with teacher training programme

The STELLAR programme forms the first pillar of ExxonMobil's broader Guyana STEM Initiative

R&D
R&D | 03 September 2026

AkzoNobel opens €7.5-million powder coatings innovation lab in the Netherlands

AkzoNobel has invested more than €1.3 billion in research and development over the last five years

Energy
Energy | 03 September 2026

SK Innovation and TerraPower deepen nuclear push as AI data center power demand soars

SK Innovation and SK Inc. jointly invested $250 million in TerraPower in 2022

Technology
Technology | 03 September 2026

KBR selected to deliver FEED services for Nebraska's Live Oak e-Methane project

The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations by 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Perstorp to shut down polyols plant in Toledo

This decision follows a thorough assessment of Perstorp’s manufacturing footprint

General
General | 03 September 2026

Novonesis to invest €600 million in India & build advanced enzyme facility

The expansion is expected to be fully operational by 2030 and will significantly increase Novonesis’ production capacity for enzymes

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Bayer accelerates Crop Science launches as it targets 10 new blockbusters

The pipeline is central to Bayer’s efforts to revive growth in its Crop Science business

People
People | 03 September 2026

BP appoints Ian Tyler as Chair

Dame Amanda Blanc prepares to leave board

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Shivtek Spechemi to invest Rs. 15 crore for Kurnool plant expansion

Adds 14,000 MT capacity in chlorinated paraffins

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Solvay expands electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide capacity in Taiwan

Electronic grade hydrogen peroxide is vital for cleaning semiconductor wafers

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Sika closes acquisition of Turkey’s Akkim to drive global growth

Akkim is a rapidly growing business that generated net sales of approximately CHF 220 million in 2025

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