Gas
Gas | 23 January 2026

BPCL launches nationwide PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 to accelerate India’s clean energy shift

PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 is a strong step towards nation-building and improving ease of living for citizens. Natural gas delivers safety, reliability and uninterrupted supply

General
General | 23 January 2026

ABB modernizes BPCL’s Vadinar–Bina pipeline without shutdown

The 937-km cross-country crude oil pipeline plays a key role in meeting the country’s rising energy demand

Gas
Gas | 23 January 2026

EnviTec switches on new Cremona biomethane plant, feeds gas into Italy’s grid

Tailored for Azienda Avogadri, the Cremona plant runs on pig slurry and catch crops and reflects a broader push to decarbonise agricultural operations

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2026

USA Rare Earth to build major metal and alloy plant in France

The facilities are designed to create a fully integrated European platform for rare earth processing, metal production and alloy manufacturing

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 23 January 2026

Nuada, MLC to trial next-generation carbon capture at UK lime plant

The project will test Nuada’s next-generation carbon capture technology at MLC’s Melton Ross site

Recycling
Recycling | 23 January 2026

French textile recycling giant Reju to launch $390 million North American hub in Rochester

Reju specializes in turning polyester and post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate waste into high-quality regenerated textiles

R&D
R&D | 23 January 2026

Merck and ChemLex ink MoU to revolutionize R&D with AI-driven chemistry

Both firms will explore cooperation in automated synthesis, reaction optimization, high-throughput experimentation, and chemistry platform integration

R&D
R&D | 23 January 2026

South Korean researchers unveil breakthrough low-carbon ammonia production method

The new process builds on recent advances in aluminium-oxide (Al2O3)-based chemical looping

General
General | 23 January 2026

DCPC organises 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025

52 awardees were felicitated across various categories, recognising outstanding contributions to excellence, innovation, sustainability, and safety in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector

Technology
Technology | 23 January 2026

Alfa Laval expands La Porte Service Center, boosting Gulf Coast industrial capability

The La Porte expansion is part of Alfa Laval’s broader U.S. service network

Digitization
Digitization | 23 January 2026

Experts call digitalization the decisive catalyst for India’s chemical future

From plant design to supply chains, a new wave of digital technologies is redefining productivity, safety and competitiveness across India’s chemical value chain

General
General | 23 January 2026

Arkema to spotlight bio-based eyewear materials at MIDO 2026

Arkema will use the event to demonstrate how its materials are reshaping eyewear design by combining style, performance and sustainability at scale

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2026

BASF flags weaker earnings as currency headwinds bite, cash flow beats expectations

EBITDA before special items is forecast at €6.6 billion, below both analyst consensus and BASF’s own guidance range

Gas
Gas | 23 January 2026

Adani Total Gas delivers double-digit growth in Q3FY26, expands CNG, PNG & EV footprint

Despite lower APM gas allocation of 41% and higher input costs due to elevated Henry Hub-linked R-LNG prices and a weaker rupee, the company ensured uninterrupted supply by diversifying sourcing through NWG, HPHT and R-LNG

People
People | 23 January 2026

Joan Pere Jimenez takes helm as Eurofragance CEO, eyes global expansion

Jiménez brings over a decade of experience within Eurofragance, having held key positions including Chief Operations Officer and Chief Market Officer

Technology
Technology | 23 January 2026

Hexagon launches next-generation ATS800 metrology solution in India

The ATS800 is a next-generation laser tracking metrology system that combines high-accuracy direct scanning and reflector tracking in a single portable platform

Policy
Policy | 23 January 2026

CropLife India sounds alarm on unchecked online pesticide sales

CropLife India emphasized that emerging risks linked to online sales must be addressed “clearly and explicitly.”

Technology
Technology | 23 January 2026

Sulzer launches global water treatment Center of Excellence

The CoE acts as a hub for technology development, solution design, and knowledge transfer, ensuring high-quality outcomes worldwide

Sustainability
Sustainability | 23 January 2026

LANXESS CAB 30 Binder earns eco-credentials, boosts green construction

When combined with Mebofix pro, LANXESS’s drying accelerator, calcium sulfate screeds based on CAB 30 offer faster drying, less water usage, and higher strength

Energy
Energy | 23 January 2026

LANXESS secures three-year green power deal with VERBUND

Under the deal, VERBUND will deliver around 200,000 MWh of green electricity from existing hydroelectric plants on the Inn River between 2026 and 2028

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