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ICT Mumbai offers technology roadmap to tackle Middle East-linked LPG crisis

Dr. Yadav’s group has developed a direct catalytic process for converting carbon dioxide into dimethyl ether (DME), a clean fuel that can be blended with LPG up to 20%

Waaree Energies to invest Rs. 6,200 crore for 10 GW Ingot-Wafer facility in Nagpur

Beyond manufacturing, it’s a major economic win, set to create over 8,000 jobs and spark industrial growth across the region

LPG production surges 31%, two Indian carriers to reach Mundra and Kandla on March 16–17

Supply of LPG is still a concern in view of prevailing geopolitical situation

LANXESS raises prices for Trimethylolpropane

This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases

Orion increase prices, introduce variable surcharge for specialty carbon black

This action is required because of rising costs, supply chain disruptions and feedstock cost volatility related primarily to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Seprify moves cellulose platform from pilot to industrial supply with €13.4M Series A

The new capital will fuel commercial production to hundreds of tonnes per year

Emirates Biotech joins EU-funded CIRCLE Project to turn food waste into high-value biopolymers

The four-year project, funded with €27 million, unites 17 partners across the full value chain to build the first industrial biorefinery capable of converting organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid

RCM Thermal Kinetics breaks ethanol production record with NEXT program

The facility had previously been expanded incrementally to 65 MMGY and then 86 MMGY

Bachem posts surging sales and profit in 2025

The company said group sales climbed 14.8% to CHF 695.1 million last year

Re Sustainability and Indian Oil launch India’s first integrated used oil circularity initiative

This partnership pioneers a sustainable, circular model by establishing systematic used-lubricant recovery and re-refining

DCM Shriram approves Rs 217 crore renewable energy expansion

The investment secures ~48 MW additional renewable energy supply, elevating Bharuch plant's total RE capacity from 50.4 MW peak to 98.4 MW

Balaji Amines halts plants due to ammonia shortage from Middle East war

Key ammonia suppliers invoked force majeure due to liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages

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