General
General | 29 June 2026

ABB to acquire marine automation specialist Hoglund to strengthen global maritime offering

Designed for modern vessels, the system integrates automation, monitoring and control functions

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 June 2026

Spain greenlights €211M hydrogen boost for Iberdrola–bp Castellon project

The funding will allow the companies to explore opportunities to expand renewable hydrogen production at bp’s refinery in Castellón

Recycling
Recycling | 29 June 2026

EU risks falling behind on chemical recycling rules, Cefic warns as it calls for urgent action

Cefic calls on the European Commission to establish harmonised End-of-Waste criteria for chemical recycling and act without delay

Energy
Energy | 29 June 2026

Qatar and global energy giants urge EU to urgently revise methane rules amid supply concerns

We write to urge the EU to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EUMR

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 29 June 2026

Air Liquide deepens Kazakhstan push with €70 million bet on Silleno mega petrochem project

ALKTG will design, build, own and operate two advanced nitrogen production units described as high-purity and energy-efficient

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2026

HB Fuller moves to acquire advanced medical solutions in strategic deal

The deal marks a major step in H.B. Fuller’s push into medical adhesives and biosurgical technologies

General
General | 29 June 2026

Astral plans chemicals demerger into Astral Chemie

Eyes re-rating as conglomerate discount narrows

Digitization
Digitization | 29 June 2026

thyssenkrupp & Globallogic launch Physical AI alliance to automate heavy industry

The companies also plan to move beyond experimentation and into deployment of “Physical AI” systems that convert complex industrial data into measurable economic and operational outcomes

People
People | 29 June 2026

Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey receives Paryavaran Ratna Award

He was awarded for his unwavering commitment towards environmental protection, sustainable development, responsible industrial practices

Sustainability
Sustainability | 27 June 2026

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

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

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

General
General | 27 June 2026

El Nino 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

R&D
R&D | 27 June 2026

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

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

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

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

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

General
General | 27 June 2026

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

General
General | 27 June 2026

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

Digitization
Digitization | 27 June 2026

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

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

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

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

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

The companies said the revised structure will provide greater flexibility

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