Digitization

Digitization | 07 July 2024

Digitalization & Automation panel to focus on transformation during NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2024 on July 11

Speakers for Digitalization & Automation Session are: Namrita Mahindro, Chief Digital Officer, Aditya Birla Chemicals; Manish Grover, Executive Director (Strategic IS & IS), IOCL; Krishnakumar Pandey, Assistant Vice President – IT, Epsilon Carbon; Dr. Pratap Nair, Founder, President & CEO, Ingenero; Roshansingh Navlur, Vice President, India & SEA, Cadmatic Software Solutions; Yashasvi Sahajpal, Leadership Team - Digital Business, Forbes Marshall; Jigyasa Kishore, Vice President, Moglix; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Digitization

Digitization | 29 June 2024

ABB VortexMaster and SwirlMaster Flowmeters receive FieldComm ethernet-APL certification

Ethernet-APL certification assures superior product quality for process instrumentation, and reliable interoperability throughout industrial communication networks

Digitization

Digitization | 26 June 2024

Covestro launches digital transformation program ‘Strong’

Increased efficiency through digitalization and Artificial Intelligence

Digitization

Digitization | 22 June 2024

Mitsui Chemicals, blueqat launch project for discovery of new applications

Improving patent searches to promote digital transformation

Digitization

Digitization | 20 June 2024

Syngenta and AI company InstaDeep collaborate to accelerate crops seeds trait research

This collaboration further strengthens the Syngenta Seeds R&D engine for speed, precision, and power, accelerating trait advancement

Digitization

Digitization | 20 June 2024

Syensqo introduces internal Chatbot to enhance employee productivity

Aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to support Syensqo’s mission of advancing humanity through innovative technology

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Digitization | 20 June 2024

Neilsoft launches SaaS solution ‘ConstructMonitor’ for remotely monitoring construction quality

ConstructMonitor offers customizable visualization capabilities and intuitive dashboards providing a comprehensive view of the construction project

Digitization

Digitization | 18 June 2024

Honeywell partners with PwC India to drive digitalization for clients

Honeywell and PwC come together to deliver market-first, comprehensive end-to-end digitalization solutions for clients

Digitization

Digitization | 17 June 2024

BASF’s Ultrasim celebrates 25 years of pioneering virtual engineering for customers

Launched in 1999, Ultrasim has continuously pioneered the field of CAE simulation for plastics and foams

Digitization

Digitization | 12 June 2024

AVEVA launches HMI/SCADA capabilities and pricing structure

AVEVA InTouch Unlimited is an all-inclusive licensing package available in perpetual and subscription models with unlimited tags

Digitization

Digitization | 31 May 2024

Equinor selects Seeq for enterprise-wide analytics

Seeq platform will be leveraged to maximize production and enhance efficiency across Equinor’s global assets

Digitization

Digitization | 29 May 2024

Eneos and PFN commences world’s first AI-based autonomous operation of crude oil processing unit

The AI system for the atmospheric distillation unit continuously monitors 24 key operational factors and adjusts 13 valves at the same time

Digitization

Digitization | 28 May 2024

FMC and Optibrium collaborate for small molecule discovery

Aims to accelerate the discovery of novel crop protection technologies

Digitization

Digitization | 26 May 2024

AVEVA previews industrial AI assistant in collaboration with Microsoft at Hannover Messe

New capabilities will transform how industries leverage generative AI to improve efficiency and drive sustainability in performance optimization

Digitization

Digitization | 20 May 2024

Aramco inks agreement with Pasqal to deploy first quantum computer in Saudi

The agreement will see Pasqal install, maintain, and operate a 200-qubit quantum computer, which is scheduled for deployment in the second half of 2025

Digitization

Digitization | 19 May 2024

LANXESS launches biosecurity solutions app for farmers and vets

LANXESS app offers on-site support for agricultural businesses

Digitization

Digitization | 14 May 2024

KBR bags digital solutions contract from OCI in Texas

KBR will provide its operator training simulator for OCI’s clean ammonia synloop unit

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Digitization | 13 May 2024

Yara International, Kongsberg Digital collaborate on digital twin technology

The agreement includes an operational twin for Yara's production facilities at Herøya in Porsgrunn and a project twin for the carbon capture project in Sluiskil in the Netherlands

Digitization

Digitization | 10 May 2024

Seeq introduces industrial enterprise monitoring capabilities ‘Seeq Vantage’ at Conneqt 2024

The new Seeq Vantage app scales subject matter expert-driven insights for accelerated value across the enterprise

Digitization | 10 May 2024

Wipro and Kognitos partner to deploy GenAI-based business automation solutions

Generative AI is already becoming a key pillar for business process automation, and we are excited about this engagement

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

Chemical

Heranba Organics commences commercial production at Saykha Unit

Heranba Organics commences commercial production at Saykha Unit

India Pesticides expands capacity of Intermediate PEDA for Pretilachlor Technical

India Pesticides expands capacity of Intermediate PEDA for Pretilachlor Technical

Eastman Q1 2025 sales revenue remains flat

Eastman Q1 2025 sales revenue remains flat

Petrochemical

BPCL posts Q4 FY25 consolidated PAT at Rs. 4,391.83 Cr

BPCL posts Q4 FY25 consolidated PAT at Rs. 4,391.83 Cr

Kuwait’s PIC to acquire 25% stake in Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Petrochemical for $638 million

Kuwait’s PIC to acquire 25% stake in Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Petrochemical for $638 million

Borouge to expand olefin, polyolefin production capacity to over 6.6 million tonnes

Borouge to expand olefin, polyolefin production capacity to over 6.6 million tonnes

Energy

TotalEnergies begins production from Ballymore Offshore Field

TotalEnergies begins production from Ballymore Offshore Field

bp completes loading of first cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project

bp completes loading of first cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project

ADNOC and Mitsui ink 15-year SPA for supply of lower-carbon LNG

ADNOC and Mitsui ink 15-year SPA for supply of lower-carbon LNG

Upcoming Events

May 08, 2025 Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025

June 18, 2025 NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025

White Papers

The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation

Forbes Marshall - Need For Ongoing Improvement, Optimisation And Sustenance

Delivering on the Promise of Prescriptive Maintenance

Moving from Manual to Engineered Palletization

The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation

The guiding role of fluidized and spouted bed technologies in particle building processes

Latest Stories

Kuwait’s PIC to acquire 25% stake in Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Petrochemical for $638 million

Heranba Organics commences commercial production at Saykha Unit

SDHI, Wheel & Time sign MoU to launch India's first integrated F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem for heavy fabrication

PCBL Chemical posts Q4 FY25 consolidated PAT at Rs. 100.16 Cr

BPCL posts Q4 FY25 consolidated PAT at Rs. 4,391.83 Cr

Praj Industries partners with thyssenkrupp Uhde to offer integrated technology for production of polylactic acid and circular economy

UPL Unimart and IPL partner to modernize sugarcane farming in India

Gail Mangalore Petrochemicals inaugurates renovated DM plant

MAIRE bags €900 million contract for petrochemical and green hydrogen facilities

BPCL commissions 5MW green hydrogen plant at Bina Refinery

Report

Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion

Harnessing green hydrogen for a low-carbon world: A. K. Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Engineering Limited

Harnessing green hydrogen for a low-carbon world: A. K. Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Engineering Limited

Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024

Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024

Interviews

Pioneering green mobility solutions to help meet India's sustainability targets: Prashant K. Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM

Pioneering green mobility solutions to help meet India's sustainability targets: Prashant K. Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM

Investing in India to tap the growth opportunity in renewable energy: Tzur Layish, VP Strategy and Marketing, Habonim

Investing in India to tap the growth opportunity in renewable energy: Tzur Layish, VP Strategy and Marketing, Habonim

Received approval for manufacturing composite cylinder prototype for hydrogen: Raghupathy Thyagarajan, Director, Time Technoplast

Received approval for manufacturing composite cylinder prototype for hydrogen: Raghupathy Thyagarajan, Director, Time Technoplast

Videos

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

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

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

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

NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth

NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth