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People
People | 30 December 2025

Milan Sadhukhan appointed MD of Linde India

Milan Sadhukhan has held senior finance and controlling roles across Linde, BOC UK & Ireland, BOC India Ltd., and Linde India

Policy
Policy | 30 December 2025

THINK Gas applauds PNGRB’s Unified Tariff to enhance affordability of CNG and PNG

Under the revised tariff, THINK Gas customers in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka are expected to benefit from CNG and domestic PNG price reductions

General
General | 30 December 2025

Briefs: Himadri Speciality Chemical and Rossari Biotech

Rossari Biotech establishes new subsidiary in Singapore

Renewable
Renewable | 30 December 2025

Grasim approves composite scheme for renewable energy consolidation

This consolidation follows an investment commitment of up to Rs. 3,000 crores by Global Infrastructure Partners

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 30 December 2025

Nel greenlights major hydrogen expansion after prototype success

The project is backed by the EU Innovation Fund

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 30 December 2025

Vallourec and Geostock forge alliance to advance hydrogen and CCUS infra

The MoU reinforces Vallourec’s broader strategy of partnering with leading specialists in New Energies

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 30 December 2025

Charbone delivers first clean UHP hydrogen shipment

The shipment, produced at Charbone’s Sorel-Tracy facility in Quebec, marks the company’s commercial debut

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 December 2025

India’s petrochemical industry 'faces import pressure amid capacity expansion plans'

Polypropylene capacity alone is expected to rise 1.8x between FY25–FY30, outpacing projected demand growth of 1.4x and potentially eliminating import dependence by FY30

Battery
Battery | 30 December 2025

POSCO Future M accelerates LFP cathode push with CNGR, FINO joint venture

POSCO Future M will construct an LFP cathode material plant at Pohang’s Yeongil Bay General Industrial Complex 4

Regulatory
Regulatory | 30 December 2025

EU expands carbon leakage protections for industry amid rising emission costs

The move is designed to contribute to the competitiveness of EU industry while incentivising their decarbonisation

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 30 December 2025

Adani Ports completes acquisition of NQXT, eyes global trade expansion

NQXT is an excellent asset with distinct geographical advantages, strong growth prospects, and an enviable sustainability track record

Ammonia
Ammonia | 30 December 2025

OCI Global's Beaumont facility begins ammonia production

The achievement clears the way for commercial ammonia production, which is expected to begin in early 2026

People
People | 30 December 2025

Huntsman appoints Amy Smedley as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary

Smedley has extensive experience in litigation, compliance, and corporate governance

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 December 2025

KPI Green Energy wins plasma gasification based green hydrogen project from NTPC

The scope includes engineering, supply, erection, and 2-year O&M, utilizing advanced waste-to-energy technology to produce hydrogen, supporting NTPC's decarbonization goals

R&D
R&D | 29 December 2025

Polymatech debuts high-power UV LED for rapid industrial curing

This breakthrough establishes India as a key player in the high-performance deep-UV and UVA LED market

Technology
Technology | 29 December 2025

Wabag secures EPC contract from Saudi Water Authority

Wabag will Design, Supply, Construct, and Commission this 50 MLD BWRO plant over fourteen months

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 December 2025

IIT Madras releases roadmap for sustainable green hydrogen production in India

The researchers also studied the impact and material requirements associated with scaling up green hydrogen production

Chemical
Chemical | 29 December 2025

Corteva, Hexagon Bio launch multi-million-dollar JV to fast-track nature-inspired crop protection

The collaboration combines Corteva’s billion-dollar, nature-inspired crop protection franchises and its expertise in bacterial natural products with Hexagon Bio’s advanced discovery platform

People
People | 29 December 2025

Cefic salutes Ilham Kadri as presidency ends, names BASF CEO successor

Her presidency is widely seen as one of the most influential in recent years, reshaping how policymakers view industrial needs across Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 29 December 2025

Bayer launches new insecticide promising fast, extended flea beetle control in canola

The product combines two active ingredients — deltamethrin and flupyradifurone — delivering dual modes of action designed to provide rapid knockdown and extended protection

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