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General | 23 January 2022

DuluxGroup completes acquisition of Cromology

Cromology will become DGL's Western European hub for decorative paints and coatings and ETICs as well as DGL's platform for its further expansion to adjacent markets

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General | 23 January 2022

Toray commercializes nylon grade with 100% bio-based synthetic polymers

It developed Ecodear N510 by polymerizing Sebacic acid from castor-oil plant and Pentamethylenediamine from corn and spinning

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General | 23 January 2022

Govt. to promote drone use in agriculture

FPOs would be eligible to receive grant up to 75% of the cost of agriculture drone for its demonstrations on the farmers’ fields

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General | 23 January 2022

Royal Dutch Shell changes its name to Shell

Shell announced the Board’s decision to change its name to Shell plc on December 20, 2021.

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General | 21 January 2022

Solenis announces Global Diversity Scholarship

Supporting promising young engineering students from around the world

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General | 21 January 2022

Dow joins Cyclyx as consortium's newest member

Dow's membership in Cyclyx will give it access to participate in customized takeback programs and innovations.

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General | 21 January 2022

DuPont completes expansion of electronic materials facility in Ohio

The $250 million investment will help meet the growing global demand in the automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, specialized industrial and defense segment

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General | 21 January 2022

Dow Selects New Hope Energy for multi-year agreement to strengthen circularity

New Hope Energy will produce the feedstock for Dow at its Trinity Oaks facility in Tyler, Texas.

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General | 20 January 2022

Covestro and Genomatica produce bio-based HMDA

The companies expect to produce ton quantities of high-quality material over the course of multiple production campaigns

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General | 20 January 2022

TrendMiner wins 6th Annual IoT Breakthrough award

The award solidifies TrendMiner’s global position as innovators, leaders, and visionaries of IoT solutions

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General | 19 January 2022

Dow India Recognized as a Gold Employer in IWEI 2021Report

The company was also recognized for its community engagement with Humsafar Trust as a creative and inspirational approach in supporting the LGBTQ community

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General | 19 January 2022

Lonza, Forbion, and BioGeneration to focus on manufacturing of small molecules

The extended collaboration will provide services relating to small molecules for both Forbion and BGV portfolio companies active in the biopharmaceutical space

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General | 19 January 2022

Aramco signs hydrogen, ammonia deals with Korean firms

The agreements seek to deepen collaboration between Aramco and leading Korean companies to unlock new opportunities in the fields of advanced technology, manufacturing and finance, illustrating Aramco’s commitment to driving development through global partnerships

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General | 18 January 2022

Solvay awards €300k science prize to Prof Katalin Karikó for research in mRNA technology

Prof Karikó's research was most notably used by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to build COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

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General | 18 January 2022

Fermenich signs partnership deal with China-based beauty retailer Harmay

Under the agreement, Firmenich and HARMAY will join forces to contribute to the development of the Fine Fragrance category in China, by leveraging their respective capabilities to support the development of new fragrance brands, concepts, experiences and models

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General | 17 January 2022

GAIL India updates on CBI action against Director

CBI searches were conducted at the premises of the accused at Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Panchkula, Karnal etc.

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General | 17 January 2022

India’s first coal to methanol pilot plant dedicated to nation

This s the first of its kind technology demonstration in India

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General | 17 January 2022

Eneos, Marubeni to introduce dual-fuel engine ethylene carrier

The vessel will be the first ethylene carrier equipped with a dual fuel engine (liquified natural gas/very low sulfur fuel oil) built for ethylene export from Japan, which can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by roughly 40% compared to conventional ethylene carriers

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General | 15 January 2022

Biotalys partners with Olon for production of protein-based biocontrols

Under the partnership, Olon will produce the active ingredient for biofungicide, Evoca at its manufacturing sites in Capua and Settimo Torinese in Italy

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General | 14 January 2022

AgBiome, Lamberti to develop biological crop protection solutions

The Joint Development Agreement will expand Lamberti's offering and involvement in the bio-based products

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