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Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 18 November 2025

BASF, ExxonMobil join forces on methane pyrolysis technology for low-emission hydrogen

The facility is slated to produce up to 2,000 tons of low-emission hydrogen and 6,000 tons of solid carbon each year

Chemical
Chemical | 18 November 2025

PPG unveils upgraded toners across Middle East & Africa

The upgraded toners promise smoother pouring, faster mixing, and improved equipment compatibility

Technology
Technology | 18 November 2025

BASF offers PolyTHF technology for licensing

BASF is licensing its advanced PolyTHF 1800 production technology to clients and partners

Technology
Technology | 18 November 2025

Neste secures EU backing for breakthrough renewable fuel technology

The SCOOP project focuses on developing a breakthrough co-processing technology that will enable the use of tall oil–based raw materials at Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland

Battery
Battery | 18 November 2025

Borealis unveils next-gen CPP laminate to power the battery revolution

Borealis is uniquely positioned to meet the complex requirements of LIB pouch films

General
General | 18 November 2025

Dow secures spot among world’s best workplaces for third straight year

In the 2025 cycle, Dow earned Great Place To Work certification in 15 countries and appeared on eight national Best Workplaces lists,

General
General | 18 November 2025

Chandra Asri secures $750 million financing from KKR to advance growth strategy

This financing will strengthen the Group’s growth strategy and support key expansion initiatives

Technology
Technology | 18 November 2025

Pertamina unveils Indonesia’s first multistage fracturing project

Pertamina will continue striving to improve performance through increased efficiency, innovation, and a strict prioritization of safety across operations

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 November 2025

PureCycle and Churchill claim U.S. plastics pact award for breakthrough PCR packaging

The Run It Back line of cups and containers features up to 100 per cent recycled content sourced from PureCycle

R&D
R&D | 18 November 2025

Monument launches first US production of CO2-based polyols

The new line, branded Poly-CO2, uses Econic Technologies’ proprietary process to replace fossil-based feedstocks with captured carbon dioxide

Policy
Policy | 18 November 2025

DOE announces $355 million to boost US critical mineral production & next-gen mining tech

This marks DOE’s first major investment in mining R&D in nearly four decades

R&D
R&D | 18 November 2025

Petroleum Minister Puri inaugurates hydrothermal liquefaction pilot plant at HPCL Green R&D Centre

Praised the R&D Centre, where over 150 scientists, including 37% women leaders, are driving innovation towards Energy Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 November 2025

COP30: Symrise unveils digital tool for carbon tracking

Symrise and partner CO2 AI launched a digital tool that measures carbon footprints at both product and corporate levels

General
General | 18 November 2025

Akzo Nobel - Axalta merger to create $25 billion paint giant

The combined company will have approximately $400 million combined annual R&D spend, 91 R&D facilities for local customer needs, approximately 4,200 research fellows, scientists and engineers, and around 3,200 granted and pending patent applications

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 November 2025

Epsilon Carbon’s 5th Sustainability Report highlights 90% reduction in Scope 2 emissions

The company also completed its Scope 3 GHG emissions inventory for FY24 and FY25 for a transparent and data-driven climate action

People
People | 18 November 2025

Chemspec Chemicals appoints Thamarai Selvan as COO

He is well versed with API and intermediate manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations

People
People | 18 November 2025

Coromandel International appoints Sharad Kalghatgi as Group VP – EHS and Sustainability

His experience spans leadership roles in India and international markets

People
People | 18 November 2025

Jubilant Ingrevia appoints Rohit Saxena as Senior Director – R & D

He will oversee the R&D CDMO function with a focus on pharma, agrochemicals, and microbial control solutions

People
People | 18 November 2025

Best Value Chem appoints Abhijit Chandode as Unit Head, Dahej facility

He brings a strategic outlook and innovative approach to the company's operations and accelerate growth

People
People | 18 November 2025

Godrej Industries (Chemicals) appoints Mohnish Varma as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Varma has earlier worked with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Asian Paints, and Marico

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