Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 05 May 2026

Celanese and SharpCell Oy partner to integrate carbon capture into airlaid nonwovens

Celanese utilizes Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology to produce lower-carbon vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) binders

Chemical
Chemical | 05 May 2026

Tata Chemicals hit by pricing pressure

Takes Rs. 1,837 crore impairment in tough global market

R&D
R&D | 05 May 2026

BASF powers rail safety drive with fire-resistant plastics that meet tough EU standards

The EN 45545 standard aims to minimize the likelihood of fire ignition, slow down flame spread in the event of a fire, and limit the emission of smoke and toxic gases

R&D
R&D | 05 May 2026

IMCD opens major technical centre in Istanbul to boost regional innovation

The centre consolidates IMCD’s food & nutrition, beauty & personal care, and coatings & construction laboratories

General
General | 05 May 2026

UPM and BASF team up to push recyclable fiber-based packaging forward

The collaboration combines UPM Specialty Materials barrier and barrier base papers with BASF’s Joncryl HPB high-performance barrier resin technology

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 May 2026

Westlake Epoxy's Deer Park facility earns ISCC PLUS sustainability certification

Expanding EpoVIVE mass balance offering across Europe and the U.S.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 May 2026

Turpaz Industries acquires Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances from SK Capital for $95 million

Phoenix will join Turpaz’s expanding portfolio of companies serving the flavors and fragrances market

General
General | 05 May 2026

Chemspec Europe set to ignite Cologne with wave of chemical innovation and 455 exhibitors

Innovation is taking centre stage as companies use Chemspec Europe to unveil new technologies and expand portfolios

General
General | 05 May 2026

Exide powers robust revenue & announces 200% dividend

Profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs. 216.73 crore

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 May 2026

OMV posts €1 billion clean operating profit in Q1 2026 despite volatility and supply disruptions

The Austrian energy group posted clean CCS net income attributable to shareholders of EUR 323 million

General
General | 05 May 2026

Quaker Houghton Q1 2026 sales and profit rise on new business wins and global growth

Net income climbed to $19.7 million, compared with $12.9 million, a year earlier

Battery
Battery | 05 May 2026

Umicore kicks off 2026 with strong Q1 and signals €1 billion EBITDA outlook

Battery Materials Solutions remained focused on recovery, with modest growth in cathode material sales volumes

Battery
Battery | 05 May 2026

KBR takes stake in Geolith to accelerate global rollout of direct lithium extraction technology

Together, they aim to combine Geolith’s selective DLE Li Capt technology with KBR’s PureLi refining and conversion system to deliver a fully integrated, end-to-end solution from extraction through to battery-grade lithium

Battery
Battery | 05 May 2026

Samsung SDI narrows losses sharply

Signals return to profitability in H2 2026

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 May 2026

LANXESS tops sustainability rankings cementing global ESG standing

The specialty chemicals company is ranked first in Europe in the “Chemicals” category and fifth worldwide

Chemical
Chemical | 04 May 2026

Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply

Improved utilization levels and stabilization in raw material costs supported EBITDA margins of 23%

Chemical
Chemical | 04 May 2026

ExxonMobil reports $4.2 billion Q1 earnings amid Middle East disruptions

Cash flow from operations totalled $8.7 billion, or $13.8 billion excluding margin postings that fluctuate with derivative valuations

General
General | 04 May 2026

Trinseo slides to $116m loss as sales drop & cash burn deepens amid market pressures

Engineered Materials generated $263 million in sales, down 5%, as lower pricing and reduced MMA volumes followed the shutdown of virgin MMA facilities in Italy

People
People | 04 May 2026

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy

Grapski will drive SK Capital’s portfolio improvement strategy, sharpening execution across portfolio companies and accelerating delivery of strategic, operational, and financial goals

General
General | 04 May 2026

Orbia posts stronger Q1 2026 results as EBITDA jumps 31%

The company delivered revenues of $1.96 billion and EBITDA of $259 million for the quarter.

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