Chemical

Chemical | 12 December 2023

AgroChem Summit 2023: Session on innovative agrochemicals for supporting the growth of the sector

Topics to be covered in the session are: Role of government in creating positive environment for developing innovative products; Nanoformulations, biopesticides, and microbial formulations; slow-release formulations; Adjuvants; Policy framework for IP management & technology; Transfer/commercialization and Registration of new molecules amongst others

Chemical

Chemical | 12 December 2023

AgroChem Summit 2023: Session on Regulatory framework for agrochemicals

Topics to be covered are: Current regulatory scenario: need overhaul?; Global differences in regulations causing trade issues; Discrepancies in the registration and regulation of sales; Simplifying registration of agrochemicals; Identifying gaps in harmonising global safety standards; Decriminalizing laws; and impact of regulations on Indian econom

Chemical

Chemical | 12 December 2023

BASF launches anti-scorch solution Irgastab PUR 71

Premium anti-scorch solution offers reduced emission levels and exceptional performance

Chemical

Chemical | 12 December 2023

Solvay and ENOWA aims to build first carbon-neutral soda ash plant in NEOM

This partnership paves the way for a new global benchmark, championing competitiveness, circularity and carbon neutrality

Chemical

Chemical | 11 December 2023

Corteva launches new insecticide 'Spadin' for aphid control

Spadin delivers residual control, providing long-lasting protection against aphids

Chemical

Chemical | 11 December 2023

FMC launches new optimized insecticide formulation ‘Coragen eVo’

New formulation delivers convenient, rapid and long-lasting residual control of major Lepidopteran pests in a variety of specialty crops

Chemical

Chemical | 11 December 2023

Dow introduces a range of reduced carbon caustic soda products

Caustic DEC and Tracelight DEC are part of the Decarbia reduced carbon portfolio and help customers create more sustainable solutions

Chemical

Chemical | 11 December 2023

Syensqo successfully launched on Euronext

The company starts its journey as one of the largest publicly traded specialty companies in the world

Chemical

Chemical | 11 December 2023

Vipul Organics to start construction of new pigment plant at Sayakha

The plant, once completed, shall produce Pigments & Pigment Intermediaries along with High Performance Colours

Chemical

Chemical | 10 December 2023

Vinati Organics commences commercial production of OSBP and DSBP

The company is the only manufacturer of Ortho Secondary Butyl Phenol (OSBP) and Di-Secondary Butyl Phenol (DSBP) in India with an installed capacity of 5000 MT and 1000 MT respectively

Chemical

Chemical | 10 December 2023

CEFIC: EU27 chemical production up for first time in six quarters

Chemicals output, in China was 9.2% above the previous year’s level (Jan-Sep)

Chemical

Chemical | 10 December 2023

INEOS acquires LyondellBasell’s Bayport ethylene oxide facility for US$ 700 million

The deal includes the 420 kt ethylene oxide plant, the 375 kt ethylene glycols plant and the 165kt glycol ethers plant

Chemical

Chemical | 08 December 2023

Sipcam Agro USA acquires Odom Industries plant

The transaction involved the acquisition of the industrial assets of the Shubuta (Mississippi) logistics center and the Waynesboro (Mississippi) production site

Chemical

Chemical | 08 December 2023

Clariant closes bioethanol plant in Romania

Continued losses and the need for significant additional capital expenditure made it economically unviable to continue ramping up the plant

Chemical

Chemical | 08 December 2023

Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund invests Rs. 375 crore in Cropnosys

Cropnosys India is an eminent player in the crop protection industry, engaged in manufacturing of Active Ingredients, Intermediates, and Formulations

Chemical

Chemical | 07 December 2023

Crystal Crop acquires rights to use Syngenta’s trademark herbicides ‘Gramoxone’ in India

This marks the eleventh acquisition for the company and the second in the year 2023

Chemical

Chemical | 05 December 2023

Kemira sells its oil & gas business to Sterling Specialty Chemicals for € 260 million

The revenue to be carved-out from Kemira was around € 430 million in 2022

Chemical

Chemical | 05 December 2023

INEOS acquires Eastman Chemical's Texas city site for US$ 490 million

The deal includes the 600kt Acetic Acid plant and all associated third party activities on the site

Chemical

Chemical | 04 December 2023

AMAI: Domestic demand for caustic soda up by 4.2% to 41.38 Lakh MT in 2022-23

Production of soda ash increased by 4.7% to 37.18 lakh MT, capacity utilisation increased to 85%

Chemical

Chemical | 03 December 2023

CF Industries completes US$ 1.6 billion acquisition of Waggaman ammonia production facility

The companies allocated approximately US$ 425 million of the purchase price to a long-term ammonia offtake agreement

Startups

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

PETRONAS Futuretech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy

PETRONAS Futuretech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy

Petrochemical

Mitsui Chemicals to split petrochemical business as new entity

Mitsui Chemicals to split petrochemical business as new entity

SIBUR develops new grade of polypropylene for corrugated pipes

SIBUR develops new grade of polypropylene for corrugated pipes

Petrobras invests R$557 million in the scheduled maintenance shutdown of Refap

Petrobras invests R$557 million in the scheduled maintenance shutdown of Refap

Energy

Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba DSF block in Rajasthan

Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba DSF block in Rajasthan

Torrent Power to procure LNG from BP Singapore

Torrent Power to procure LNG from BP Singapore

bpTT announces Mento first gas

bpTT announces Mento first gas

Digitization

95% Indian manufacturers are investing in AI to accelerate smart manufacturing

95% Indian manufacturers are investing in AI to accelerate smart manufacturing

Sika invests in digital concrete technology platform Giatec Scientific

Sika invests in digital concrete technology platform Giatec Scientific

ICN to organize virtual discussion on

ICN to organize virtual discussion on "Digital Transformation: The Catalyst for Agile and Smarter Process" on June 4

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Opinion

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Turning tensions into triumphs: how trade tariffs can boost India's specialty chemicals sector

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Interviews

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We see increasing demand for a sustainable and circular solution: Thomas Braig - EVP, Head of Business Entity Elastomers, Covestro

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NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

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NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub

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NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth