Technology
Technology | 07 February 2026

Endress+Hauser acquires SOPAT to boost particle analysis capabilities

SOPAT’s smart systems use photo-optical, image-based inline technology to measure particles, droplets, and bubbles in real time, without sampling or dilution, delivering faster response times, precise process monitoring, and higher product quality

Technology
Technology | 07 February 2026

Baker Hughes named preferred provider for Marathon Petroleum in major US refinery deal

Baker Hughes will supply its full suite of downstream chemical technologies, including XERIC heavy oil demulsifiers, TOPGUARD corrosion inhibitors, BIOQUEST renewable additives, and advanced digital monitoring tools

Technology
Technology | 07 February 2026

Lummus & Sumitomo launch groundbreaking PMMA recycling technology

The launch aimed at co-developing and commercializing technologies that drive circularity and a carbon-neutral future across the petrochemical value chain

Digitization
Digitization | 07 February 2026

Silicon Quantum Computing launches “Quantum Twins,” a world-first quantum simulator

Quantum Twins are built from large arrays of qubit registers—quantum dots—patterned on pure silicon with 0.13 nanometer accuracy

General
General | 07 February 2026

Milliken unveils next-generation polymer inovations at PlastIndia 2026

The company is spotlighting new product breakthroughs that aim to enhance polymers and shape the future of the plastics industry

Energy
Energy | 07 February 2026

Shell reports strong 2025 performance, boosts dividend & launches $3.5 billion buyback

Shell posted Q4 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion and cash flow from operations of $9.4 billion

General
General | 07 February 2026

Mitsui Chemicals reports slump in Q3 profits amid global uncertainty & falling raw material prices

Operating income before special items fell 10.3% to 68.0 billion yen

Policy
Policy | 07 February 2026

Putin pushes chemical self-sufficiency with 2030 production goals

Russia launches 'New Materials' project, targets 130+ chemical products by 2030

General
General | 07 February 2026

UFlex unveils innovations across packaging value chain at PlastIndia 2026

The Chemicals Business presents its comprehensive product portfolio of inks, adhesives, and coatings for flexible packaging, offset, narrow web, corrugation, décor

Ammonia
Ammonia | 07 February 2026

Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ sign MoU to explore strategic ammonia collaboration

Exploring ammonia supply opportunities from Fertiglobe to key Covestro sites globally

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

Godavari Biorefineries and Synthomer partner to develop sustainable bio-based monomers

Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by GBL

General
General | 07 February 2026

OQ steps up India focus at PlastIndia 2026 with expanded polymers portfolio

OQ is showcasing its largest polyethylene and polypropylene portfolio to date, featuring 17 application-focused grades developed for high-demand uses

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

Evonik accelerates global expansion of HTPB production

Construction is now underway to significantly boost output at Evonik’s German site,

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

SOKA gets green nod to double soda ash output to 1 million tonnes

SOKA has secured environmental clearance to double its soda ash manufacturing capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum at its coastal Gujarat plant

General
General | 07 February 2026

Gurit gears up US expansion as subsea business surges

The move comes as Corecell structural foam core continues to gain traction in the subsea industry

General
General | 07 February 2026

ABB launches $2 billion share buyback program

ABB will use its capital band for cancellation of these shares

Battery
Battery | 07 February 2026

Hindustan Zinc, JNCASR develop zinc-ion battery prototypes for renewable energy storage

Zinc-ion batteries are gaining momentum as a viable alternative for stationary energy storage

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

INVISTA and Epoch Biodesign join forces to scale recycled nylon 6,6

The partnership will combine Epoch’s AI-engineered recycling enzymes with INVISTA’s polymerization expertise and global reach

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

Axens completes acquisition of Eurecat, cementing global catalyst leadership

Eurecat is renowned globally for regeneration, rejuvenation, and recycling of spent catalysts, as well as ex situ activation of fresh catalysts

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 February 2026

OQ & Kuwait Petroleum International seal landmark Duqm petrochemical deal

The joint venture leverages the complementary strengths and regional expertise of both companies

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