Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Why is Europe’s chemical industry struggling?

Energy costs, weak demand & global trade pressures bite, says Cefic report

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 09 March 2026

India–UK push for safer green hydrogen gains momentum at New Delhi conference

The discussions focused on building stronger regulatory frameworks and safety systems to support India’s rapidly expanding green hydrogen ecosystem

Policy
Policy | 09 March 2026

India notifies green ammonia and green methanol standards to accelerate hydrogen mission

The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Mumbai to host global chemical industry leaders at ICC’s 19th Annual Outlook Conference

This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Shaping a Competitive and Resilient Chemical Industry for India.”

R&D
R&D | 07 March 2026

IPFT to organise workshop on Biopesticides and Biostimulants on 23rd March at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad

The workshop aims to bring together scientists, industry professionals, regulatory experts, and stakeholders from the agro-biological sector to deliberate on recent advances and challenges

Technology
Technology | 07 March 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde tapped for key study on major Canadian green methanol project

Construction is expected to begin in 2028, once all permits are secured, with the plant targeted to start operations in 2031

Policy
Policy | 07 March 2026

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act could boost decarbonisation, but chemicals sector wants more

But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products

Paints & Coatings
Paints & Coatings | 07 March 2026

Stahl launches PermUCell worldwide, advancing DMF-free polyurethane technology

PermUCell is positioned as a new solution for performance footwear manufacturers seeking to meet sustainability targets

Technology
Technology | 07 March 2026

Rohm unveils new capstock technology for demanding outdoor applications

Acrylite SunResist is also the first product of its kind under the company's acrylite brand for PMMA materials in the Americas

Battery
Battery | 07 March 2026

LG Chem unveils new battery safety system to combat thermal runaway at InterBattery 2026

LG Chem will showcase a thermal-runaway-delaying engineering plastics technology that forms a dense protective barrier when exposed to flames

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 07 March 2026

Amcor, DCM launch recycle-ready fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content

The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces the company’s previous multi-material packaging

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 March 2026

Tasnee to sell downstream plastics business to Tahweel in SR700 million deal

The all-cash transaction includes the sale of Rowad Industrial Transformation Company, along with its portfolio of subsidiaries

General
General | 07 March 2026

Evogene narrows focus to AI-driven molecule discovery after major strategic overhaul

Evogene said ChemPass AI was significantly expanded during 2025 through internal development and collaborations with Google Cloud

Chemical
Chemical | 07 March 2026

Indorama acquires Venator's Spain BU

Venator Spain is a major producer of titanium dioxide, operating a manufacturing facility in Huelva with a production capacity of 80,000 tonnes per annum

Gas
Gas | 07 March 2026

GAIL declares force majeure on contractual supplies to GNFC

This will have an impact on the production of Neem Urea

Gas
Gas | 07 March 2026

Gujarat Gas declares force majeure on some contractual supplies

The company has issued force majeure notices to its industrial customers in terms of the provisions of the gas supply agreements

Chemical
Chemical | 07 March 2026

Technichem Organics receives prior environmental clearance for chemical plant

The plant is designed to manufacture 29 different chemical products with a total capacity of 500 MT per month

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 06 March 2026

Cooperation Minister Shah to dedicate IFFCO’s Odisha sulphuric acid plant today

The new plant has a daily production capacity of 2,000 Metric Tonnes

Opinion
Opinion | 06 March 2026

India: Fertilizer supply faces grim situation following US-Israel-Iran war: Dr. MP Sukumaran Nair

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have already forced rerouting, disrupting phosphate fertilizers and inputs from Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco

Technology
Technology | 06 March 2026

Siemens unveils breakthrough circuit protection and first circular soft starter for industry

The device combines more than 10 configurable functions in a single unit, cutting distribution board space requirements by up to 80 percent while allowing flexible software-based configuration

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