Ammonia
Ammonia | 17 October 2026

ADB and Japan back AM Green Ammonia (India)’s mega green ammonia plant in $100 million financing push

The project aims to cut emissions from ammonia production while creating the foundation for a new export industry in India

Chemical
Chemical | 17 October 2026

AkzoNobel & Axalta unveil ‘Axanzo’ as name for planned coatings mega-merger

Combined company aims to create a global coatings powerhouse spanning 160 countries

General
General | 17 October 2026

Indo Rama’s Q2 profit surges 202% & EBITDA jumps 46%

Company plans Rs 200 crore investment in specialty products

General
General | 17 October 2026

Atul admits pipeline damage & suspends effluent discharge into estuary

Atul acted immediately after discovering the damage, isolating the affected section and voluntarily suspending discharge through the pipeline as a precautionary measure

M&A
M&A | 16 October 2026

Kronox Lab Sciences acquires Axiom Chemicals’ Dahej plant

Kronox Lab Sciences is acquiring this asset to expand its chemical manufacturing capacity

Sustainability
Sustainability | 16 October 2026

Moeve and ENSO form alliance to decarbonize heavy industry with biomass and renewable gases

The collaboration will drive the development of renewable gases, from the conversion of biogas plants to biomethane to the production of e-fuels through the utilization of biogenic CO2

M&A
M&A | 16 October 2026

Saint-Gobain to acquire D.S. Brown to expand construction chemical portfolio

This move accelerates the company’s growth in the infrastructure market

Sustainability
Sustainability | 16 October 2026

Arkema invests €150 million in next-generation French chemical plant to cut carbon emissions

New purification unit in Carling boosts energy efficiency by 25% & cuts carbon intensity by 20%

Digitization
Digitization | 16 October 2026

Honeywell launches Forge Cognition with NVIDIA & Dell to bring physical AI to buildings & industrial operations

The platform, Forge Cognition, combines AI agents with real-time digital twins to help facility operators detect problems

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Symrise expands Globalide production in India to tap growing fragrance market

The investment strengthens the company’s supply capabilities for the biodegradable macrocyclic musk ingredient

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Covestro plans major Antwerp rejig putting up to 260 jobs at risk

This major restructuring is driven by mounting losses, global oversupply and intensifying competitive pressure on Europe’s chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Symrise opens Singapore Scent Creative Center to accelerate fragrance innovation in Asia

The new center brings together Consumer Fragrance, Fine Fragrance and Oral Care expertis

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 16 October 2026

Nissan Chemical sets up China subsidiary to strengthen semiconductor materials supply

The company’s first capital contribution of RMB 89 million (approximately JPY 2.1 billion) is scheduled for October 15, 2026

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2026

Aramco’s China partnership hits historic milestone as Liaoning enters commissioning

The milestone comes as Aramco marks 35 years since its first crude oil shipment to China

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Indonesia’s CA-EDC project nears finish line as Danantara, INA & Chandra Asri seal deal

Construction had reached approximately 80% completion as of September 2026

Energy
Energy | 16 October 2026

SABIC puts partnerships at the heart of energy growth at Riyadh Congress

Alfaqeer, CEO and Executive Board Member, highlighted how partnerships can accelerate development and unlock growth across the energy industry

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Nouryon showcases Biocide Solutions as Europe tightens rules for disinfecting cleaners

Nouryon says its ingredients have demonstrated efficacy against bacteria, yeasts and enveloped viruses

General
General | 16 October 2026

Europe’s farm productivity stalls as Bayer warns of growing innovation gap with global rivals

The report warns that Europe’s agricultural competitiveness is under growing pressure just as climate change threatens to inflict heavier losses on farmers

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Dhanuka Agritech launches Tembotrax herbicide for weed control in maize and sugarcane

Tembotrax is a systemic herbicide for maize and sugarcane that controls narrow and broadleaf weeds, helping farmers reduce early-season weed competition and protect crop yield potential

General
General | 15 October 2026

CropLife India urges precision farming as weakest monsoon since 2015 raises Rabi risks

Industry body urges farmers to prioritise seed treatment, targeted sowing practices, regular field scouting & genuine protection products

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