Energy
Energy | 15 July 2026

Plug Power accelerates asset sales with stream data centers deal & targets $275 million liquidity boost

Under the new agreement, Plug will sell its Graham, Texas Project to Stream for up to $76.5 million

Energy
Energy | 15 July 2026

Siemens and FuelCell energy team up to fast-track fuel cell power expansion

The partnership will focus on developing and delivering integrated distributed energy systems that combine fuel cells, battery energy storage, microgrid controls, and medium-voltage electrical equipment

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 July 2026

Syngenta partners with Groundwork BioAg to expand biologicals and soil carbon solutions for farmers

Syngenta will market Groundwork BioAg's mycorrhiza-based products and soil carbon solutions under its own brand

R&D
R&D | 15 July 2026

Evonik teams up with evitria to launch CHO-based protein expression kit for faster biologics R&D

The new eviCHO Expression Kit is designed to deliver faster, more reliable and scalable protein production while simplifying laboratory workflows through ready-to-use components and commercially proven protocols

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

Sumitomo Bakelite to expand China semiconductor materials capacity by 30% as AI demand surges

The company said it will add new production lines at Sumitomo Bakelite (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., with commercial operations scheduled to begin around December 2028

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 July 2026

Coromandel secures global Responsible Care certification across manufacturing network

The certification, valid from April 2026 to March 2029, covers all 18 manufacturing facilities across Coromandel’s Nutrients, Crop Protection Chemicals, Specialty Nutrients and Bio businesses

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 15 July 2026

UFlex secures 20-year patent from Govt. of India for innovative reclosable packaging solution

The patent invention relates to the field of flexible packaging, specifically to a tamper-evident, re-closeable package for bulk products

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Briefs: BPCL, Ion Exchange India and Toyo Engineering India

BPCL to supply sulphuric acid to FACT

Technology
Technology | 14 July 2026

Kent wins long-term engineering agreements for Aramco brownfield projects

The signing of these agreements represents an important step forward for Kent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Specialty chemical makers brace for slower growth as exports and costs weigh on margins: Crisil Ratings

Revenue growth is expected to ease to around 6%, down from nearly 8% growth recorded in each of the previous two fiscals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

CHEMEXCIL and UCCIL forge strategic alliance to push Odisha’s chemical sector into global markets

The strategic collaboration will focus on unlocking Odisha’s untapped export potential in chemicals and allied sectors

Energy
Energy | 14 July 2026

Belding unveils indigenous Hybrid BESS

To cut diesel dependency & drive India’s clean energy transition

Renewable
Renewable | 14 July 2026

Aditya Birla Renewables to acquire Shell-backed Sprng Energy for $1.8 billion deal

Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, will divest its entire stake in Solenergi Power Private Limited, which includes the Sprng Energy group of companies

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

BASF expands biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings

The new additives are designed to deliver the same performance as BASF's conventional products while supporting customers' sustainability goals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Covestro and BYD forge strategic partnership to accelerate next-gen mobility, energy innovation

The collaboration will focus on automotive applications, power batteries, energy storage, public transportation and next-generation technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel rejects Nippon Paint’s €7.5 billion approach reaffirming support for Axalta merger

The proposals value the Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise value of €7.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Michelin and Axens team up to scale bio-based chemical breakthrough

The technology behind 5-HMF was developed through a joint research and development program between Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel assesses impact after Russia places subsidiaries under temporary administration

Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

Eni, BMW Group partner to fuel corporate fleets with renewable HVO diesel across Italy

The agreement expands the long-standing collaboration between Eni and BMW Italia

Battery
Battery | 14 July 2026

AmpereHour Energy opens new BESS manufacturing facility in Pune & targets 5 GWh capacity

The facility will manufacture and integrate Make in India cabinet and containerized Battery DC-AC Blocks for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications

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