R&D
R&D | 09 January 2026

CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP develops bio-bitumen via pyrolysis

Shift to indigenous bio-bitumen holds economic potential of replacing imported bitumen worth Rs. 25,000–30,000 crore annually

R&D
R&D | 09 January 2026

IMCD opens beauty, personal Care laboratory in California

The new facility offers an expanded laboratory alongside meeting areas dedicated to development meetings, formulation workshops, and brainstorming sessions

Sustainability
Sustainability | 09 January 2026

BASF achieves CDP “A” rating for leadership in climate action, forest protection, and water stewardship

BASF once again ranked as one of the world’s leading companies in sustainability

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical enters final year of three-year overhaul, ramps up growth investments

Investments have been approved in anode materials, OPL FILM, synthetic quartz powder, semiconductor precision cleaning, and high-performance engineering plastics

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 January 2026

SABIC accelerates portfolio overhaul with $950m divestment deals

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has signed two major divestment deals

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 09 January 2026

£1bn carbon capture champion backed by South of Scotland Enterprise

The deal also strengthens the region’s reputation as a hub for innovation and sustainable growth

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

ASP Isotopes completes Renergen acquisition, poised to dominate critical materials market

The project has already secured $40 million in funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation

General
General | 09 January 2026

BASF unveils bold “Beyond Beauty” vision at Cosmet’Agora 2026

BASF is debuting Aloversil, a natural-origin peptide designed to help men combat visible hair shedding

Technology
Technology | 09 January 2026

Garuda Aerospace expands drone empire with new battery facility in Chennai

The expanded facilities will boost training capacity and prepare more certified drone pilots

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

Tanfac Industries to set up 20,000 TPA fluorinated chemical manufacturing unit

The facility is expected to be commissioned by November 2026

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 January 2026

Reliance expands Gujarat footprint with groundbreaking of new advanced materials facility

This upcoming facility will focus on manufacturing advanced composite and engineered plastics products critical to enabling its all new energy verticals like hydrogen, solar, CBG and Wind

General
General | 09 January 2026

Kemira acquires AquaBlue

The deal, valued at under US$ 10 million, strengthens Kemira’s position in North America

Policy
Policy | 08 January 2026

Government invites public comments on draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025

New Bill to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 08 January 2026

VOC Port implements process reforms for stronger trade facilitation

Acknowledges stakeholders contribution to India Maritime Week, 2025

General
General | 08 January 2026

Brenntag expands global partnership with Women in Chemicals for 2026

The expanded agreement deepens collaboration between Brenntag and the international non-profit, which supports women and allies through mentorship, education, networking, and leadership programs

Sustainability
Sustainability | 08 January 2026

VLS expands hazardous waste leadership with acquisition of Merichem’s Caustic Services biz

The deal strengthens its reach in the chemical and petrochemical sectors and sharpens its focus on sustainability-driven waste solutions

Ammonia
Ammonia | 08 January 2026

Tsubame BHB produces ammonia in landmark trial

Tsubame BHB’s technology enables ammonia production at significantly lower temperatures and pressures, allowing compact, on-site manufacturing close to end users

Sustainability
Sustainability | 08 January 2026

Montrose Environmental unveils breakthrough methane capture tech

The system not only improves emissions measurement but also keeps technicians safer

Chemical
Chemical | 08 January 2026

Remmers to invest Rs. 300 crore in Teknovace to build global wood coatings hub in India

The capital infusion will be deployed to significantly expand Teknovace’s manufacturing and technology capabilities

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 08 January 2026

GSFC commissions new sulphuric acid plant at Vadodara

The plant has an installed daily manufacturing capacity of 600 Metric Tonnes Per Day (MTPD) of sulphuric acid

Startups

Chemical

Petrochemical

Energy

Digitization