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PPG wins top honor for breakthrough low-temperature Coating Technology at 2026 Ringier Awards

The award spotlights technologies reshaping the coatings sector through gains in performance, sustainability, and application efficiency

ONGC and bp expand offshore partnership with new Western Offshore Basin deal

bp has been appointed Technical Services Provider (TSP) for ONGC’s 43-block Western Offshore Basin—its most prolific offshore producing region and a cornerstone of India’s domestic crude oil and gas output

El Niño risk shifts from forecast to field as kharif sowing crosses 119 lakh hectares: CropLife India

With kharif sowing already past 119 lakh hectares, the El Niño question is moving from forecast to field

IMCD opens high-tech US innovation hub to accelerate pharma & food formulation breakthroughs

The facilities sit within IMCD’s global network of more than 80 technical centres

INEOS Oligomers launches high-purity hydrocarbon olefin to boost olefin performance and storage stability

The product combines high-purity DIB with butylated hydroxytoluene, a widely used antioxidant that helps limit oxidation during storage and maintain product integrity over time

Firefighting gear gets materials upgrade as BASF polymer strengthens MSA breathing apparatus

The carbon-fiber-reinforced, impact-modified material is now proving its value in real-world emergency operations, including use by BASF’s plant fire brigade

Sandvik lands SEK 175 million order for LKAB’s new sorting plant in Sweden

The order covers cone crushers, double-deck screens, and vibrating feeders, all integrated with Sandvik’s Automation and Connectivity System

AkzoNobel partners with Genoa to safeguard historic identity through color masterplan

Under a new three-year agreement led by the company’s Sikkens brand, the initiative will establish detailed technical guidelines governing the colors and materials used in future façade restoration and redevelopment projects

Honeywell–MIT study: AI could slash global fuel costs by up to $225 billion

AI applications in traditional oil-based fuel production are projected to reduce global prices could decline by as much as 4.5% over the long term

Evonik raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter earnings surge

The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of €2.0 billion to €2.2 billion, compared with its previous guidance of €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion

Sasol and Topsoe to wind down Zaffra JV as SAF partnership enters new phase

The companies said the revised structure will provide greater flexibility

Borouge launches “Chameleon” elastomer to boost flexibility & processing efficiency

It also opens up new formulation options in a segment where access to high-performance elastomers for demanding compounds and blends has traditionally been limited

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