People
People | 16 January 2026

Kavishwar Kalambe inducted in Crystal Crop board

Kalambe will anchor three strategic priorities - driving advanced manufacturing technologies, embedding sustainability and environmental responsibility across operations, and forging strategic collaborations to accelerate innovation-led growth

General
General | 16 January 2026

Avanti Helium fast-tracks Sweetgrass production with US plant agreement

The helium plant is already constructed and operationally proven, significantly reducing execution risk and shortening Avanti's path to first production

Policy
Policy | 15 January 2026

Cefic urges prompt, high-quality 2026 delivery as Critical Chemicals Alliance holds meeting

The rate of closures in the EU chemical industry is unprecedented

People
People | 15 January 2026

Prof. G. D. Yadav to chair MoPNG's scientific advisory committee on hydrocarbons

The mission of SAC is to promote application of science and technology in the hydrocarbon sector (excluding upstream sector)

People
People | 15 January 2026

Elcogen appoints Anil Srikar Pavuluri as Business Development Director for India and APAC

The company expands into India and APAC to support industrial decarbonisation with advanced fuel cell technology

R&D
R&D | 15 January 2026

Connect Chemicals breaks ground for new research laboratory in Pune

The facility will significantly expand the company’s R&D capabilities, featuring advanced infrastructure and technology to support customer-focused, application-driven innovation and long-term growth

Chemical
Chemical | 15 January 2026

BCG outlines 10-point blueprint to build the next Indian chemical giant

Indian chemical companies (ChemCos) possess the capability, capital, and credibility to grow, but now require bold ambition and strategic choices to become global leaders

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 January 2026

Arkema expands ISCC PLUS certification across global coatings network

The move brings more than 70% of the Group’s global coating facilities under the certification

People
People | 15 January 2026

Valtris names Mike McGaugh CEO as Simon Medley retires

McGaugh joins Valtris after serving as CEO of Myers Industries, a publicly traded manufacturer of sustainable plastic and metal products

Gas
Gas | 15 January 2026

Coastal Bend LNG taps KBR, Técnicas Reunidas for Texas LNG mega project

KBR and Técnicas Reunidas will collaborate on designing multiple large-scale LNG trains using ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade Process

Gas
Gas | 15 January 2026

Nordsol chosen to power Norway’s new bio-LNG plant

The Lista Biogass facility will process a mix of manure, fish waste, and food fats, handling around 160,000 cubic metres of feedstock annually

Battery
Battery | 15 January 2026

Reliance pauses lithium-ion battery push amid China tech hurdle, says report

This pause matters because battery cells sit at the heart of India’s green transportation ambitions

People
People | 14 January 2026

Hempel CEO Michael Hansen to join European ferry leader DFDS

Hansen will continue to lead Hempel until a successor is appointed

General
General | 14 January 2026

Synthomer gets dual grants to boost polymer innovation and sustainability in Ohio

The Polymer Industry Cluster plans to invest $8 million (£6 million) across key projects in the Ohio region over the next four years

People
People | 14 January 2026

Rayonier Advanced Materials names Scott Sutton as CEO & President

Sutton succeeds DeLyle W. Bloomquist, who announced his planned retirement last year

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Tagros to acquire Bayer's global flubendiamide business

This strategic acquisition provides Tagros with access to markets across more than 25 countries

R&D
R&D | 14 January 2026

Coromandel International signs MoU with IIT Madras to set up Corporate Research Centre

This partnership positions Coromandel to leverage the world-class research infrastructure and expertise of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and globally

R&D
R&D | 14 January 2026

Home Minister Shah lays foundation stone of Rs. 362 crore BSL-4 bio-containment facility in Gujarat

This facility will provide scientists with a platform to conduct research on highly infectious and deadly viruses in a safe environment

Energy
Energy | 14 January 2026

SECI achieves Excellent rating in MNRE MoU performance for FY 2024–25

Secured an impressive score of 97.36 out of 100, underscoring its operational efficiency, governance standards, and contribution to advancing India’s renewable energy goals

Gas
Gas | 14 January 2026

Air Liquide completes acquisition of DIG Airgas

This strategic move solidifies Air Liquide as a top player in the dynamic South Korean market for high-tech, healthcare, and clean energy sectors

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