Sustainability
Sustainability | 27 June 2026

PPG wins top honor for breakthrough low-temperature Coating Technology at 2026 Ringier Awards

The award spotlights technologies reshaping the coatings sector through gains in performance, sustainability, and application efficiency

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

ONGC and bp expand offshore partnership with new Western Offshore Basin deal

bp has been appointed Technical Services Provider (TSP) for ONGC’s 43-block Western Offshore Basin—its most prolific offshore producing region and a cornerstone of India’s domestic crude oil and gas output

General
General | 27 June 2026

El Nino risk shifts from forecast to field as kharif sowing crosses 119 lakh hectares: CropLife India

With kharif sowing already past 119 lakh hectares, the El Niño question is moving from forecast to field

R&D
R&D | 27 June 2026

IMCD opens high-tech US innovation hub to accelerate pharma & food formulation breakthroughs

The facilities sit within IMCD’s global network of more than 80 technical centres

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

INEOS Oligomers launches high-purity hydrocarbon olefin to boost olefin performance and storage stability

The product combines high-purity DIB with butylated hydroxytoluene, a widely used antioxidant that helps limit oxidation during storage and maintain product integrity over time

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Firefighting gear gets materials upgrade as BASF polymer strengthens MSA breathing apparatus

The carbon-fiber-reinforced, impact-modified material is now proving its value in real-world emergency operations, including use by BASF’s plant fire brigade

General
General | 27 June 2026

Sandvik lands SEK 175 million order for LKAB’s new sorting plant in Sweden

The order covers cone crushers, double-deck screens, and vibrating feeders, all integrated with Sandvik’s Automation and Connectivity System

General
General | 27 June 2026

AkzoNobel partners with Genoa to safeguard historic identity through color masterplan

Under a new three-year agreement led by the company’s Sikkens brand, the initiative will establish detailed technical guidelines governing the colors and materials used in future façade restoration and redevelopment projects

Digitization
Digitization | 27 June 2026

Honeywell–MIT study: AI could slash global fuel costs by up to $225 billion

AI applications in traditional oil-based fuel production are projected to reduce global prices could decline by as much as 4.5% over the long term

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Evonik raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter earnings surge

The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of €2.0 billion to €2.2 billion, compared with its previous guidance of €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

Sasol and Topsoe to wind down Zaffra JV as SAF partnership enters new phase

The companies said the revised structure will provide greater flexibility

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 June 2026

Borouge launches “Chameleon” elastomer to boost flexibility & processing efficiency

It also opens up new formulation options in a segment where access to high-performance elastomers for demanding compounds and blends has traditionally been limited

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Advanta and Resolkem join forces to build India's high-purity solvents manufacturing platform

The venture is expected to create a significant new platform for the production of high-purity solvents

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Evonik secures methanol supply with new cross-site pipeline linking Lulsdorf & Wesseling

The system connects shared regional storage and logistics infrastructure directly to Evonik’s production site

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 June 2026

Arkema ramps up PVDF production in North America as demand from data centers surges

The expansion, located at the company’s Calvert City, Kentucky site, represents an investment of around $20 million

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2026

EU tightens workplace cancer rules in landmark chemicals deal

The revision introduces stricter and clearer occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances including cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 1,4-dioxane and isoprene

Gas
Gas | 26 June 2026

TotalEnergies secures 10% stake in major Abu Dhabi gas expansion project

The project is designed to unlock the vast gas cap resources of the onshore Bab field

General
General | 26 June 2026

BASF’s Chemetall extends Airbus supply chain excellence streak

The latest award marks the eleventh consecutive year Chemetall has achieved this distinction

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

First new US sunscreen UV filter in 27 years gets FDA approval

The approval brings one of the world’s most widely used modern UV filters into the American market for the first time

Recycling
Recycling | 26 June 2026

Evonik pushes polyurethane recycling breakthrough in Hanau

Plans are also underway for a dedicated technology center at the Wolfgang Industrial Park focused on chemical plastics recycling

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