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

Sustainability
Sustainability | 03 September 2026

BPCL and CSE join hands to scale biofuels, waste-to-resource & circular economy solutions

The partnership will cover feedstock assessment and supply-chain development, biomass and waste-resource management

Energy
Energy | 03 September 2026

India must 'overhaul green finance' & 'build nuclear workforce' to hit 100 GW target by 2047

India currently operates 25 nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of about 8.8 GW across seven sites

People
People | 03 September 2026

Hexaware names Vivek Jetley CEO designate

Sets sights on next wave of AI-led growth

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Corteva unveils corn pipeline ahead of Vylor spin-off targeting $2 billion revenue by 2035

The multi-year roadmap is designed to reinforce Vylor’s position in key corn markets

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Methanex to idle New Zealand plants as gas shortage threatens long-term operations

Methanex said the continued decline in gas availability, coupled with the absence of a clear path to meaningful new supply, has made its New Zealand operations unsustainable

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 03 September 2026

Europe’s No 2 fertilizer producer warns of ammonia cuts as gas and carbon costs surge

The warning highlights growing pressure on Europe’s fertilizer industry

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 September 2026

ICOGT targets Latin America & Africa in major international expansion

Brazil is emerging as a key market in the strategy

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Prasol Chemicals fixes Rs. 643- Rs. 676 band for IPO; issue to open on Sep 8

The Offer comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs. 80 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs, 420 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

BASF inaugurates modernized intermediates plant in Ludwigshafen

New plant strengthens long-term supply reliability for customers worldwide

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2026

Syensqo to double capacity with new aromatic compounding line in India

New line at Panoli site will support growing automotive demand with flexible, local sourcing

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