Energy
Energy | 05 October 2026

ADIPEC to draw record Asian participation as region fuels next wave of global energy demand

China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea will be represented at the Abu Dhabi event

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2026

ADAMA launches Rexaro fungicide in India to strengthen disease control in specialty crops

The new fungicide is designed to deliver preventive and early curative control across key crops

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 05 October 2026

Drone Didis take centre stage at HURL’s ‘Apna Samvaad’ in Gorakhpur

The interaction gave women entrepreneurs a platform to speak about their success stories

M&A
M&A | 05 October 2026

Atlas Copco Group completes acquisition of Chinese heating and cooling manufacturer

The acquisition strengthens Atlas Copco Group’s position in industrial heating and cooling technologies

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 October 2026

Nouryon switches on first US solar project at Illinois plant

The Morris facility produces ingredients used in everyday products, including cleaning and personal care products as well as crop protection solutions

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 05 October 2026

Stolt-Nielsen Q3 profit jumps as businesses hold steady despite tough market

The performance across Stolt-Nielsen’s businesses was mixed

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 October 2026

Dangote launch East Africa Petroleum and Petrochemicals zone in Lamu

The facility is expected to serve Kenya and the wider Eastern African region while supporting expansion in transport, engineering, construction, services, petrochemicals and manufacturing

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 October 2026

Sumitomo Chemical’s carbon footprint tool wins third-party validation

TÜV SÜD confirmed that CFP-TOMO’s basic principles and quantification methods comply with relevant international standards and chemical industry guidelines

M&A
M&A | 05 October 2026

AkzoNobel seals $1.35 billion deal to sell Southeast Asian Decorative Paints business to Nippon Paint

Moving forward, the company will shift its full focus toward successfully closing its merger with Axalta

People
People | 05 October 2026

Petronas Chemicals appoints Izwan Ismail as new MD and CEO

Izwan Ismail brings nearly three decades of experience spanning corporate finance, commercial operations, and technology

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2026

Syensqo launches Jaguar Care guar technology to boost scent and softness in laundry care

Jaguar Care is a new natural polymer solution that enhances fragrance deposition and softness while helping protect fabrics through repeated washes

Ammonia
Ammonia | 04 October 2026

AM Green wins H2Global auction for €585 million Germany green ammonia deal

The first shipments to Germany are expected in 2029

General
General | 04 October 2026

Novonesis completes acquisition of Australian biotech MicroBioGen

The acquisition brings MicroBioGen’s yeast-breeding capabilities fully into Novonesis

Chemical
Chemical | 04 October 2026

Mutares completes acquisition of Synthomer in chemicals expansion

Synthomer produces and supplies acrylic acids and acrylic esters

Recycling
Recycling | 04 October 2026

Toray develops first solvent-based recycling technology for high-performance PPS

Toray’s process selectively dissolves and separates PPS while preserving the polymer itself

Technology
Technology | 04 October 2026

Technip Energies wins Petkim contracts for major Turkiye petrochemical complex

The complex will also include an 850 KTA HDPE/LLDPE facility

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 04 October 2026

Plug Power lands 280-MW electrolyser supply deal for Danish sustainable aviation fuel project

Once operational, ENDOR is expected to use renewable grid power to run 280 MW of Plug electrolyzers and produce about 110 tons of renewable hydrogen a day

Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials | 04 October 2026

Avient launches recycled flame-retardant polyamide grades for electrical applications

The launch comes as rapid electrification drives demand for power distribution equipment, EV charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems

Chemical
Chemical | 04 October 2026

Lynas moves to acquire Meteoric in A$968 million rare earths deal

Caldeira is estimated to contain 802,000 tonnes of NdPr oxides and 41,000 tonnes of DyTb oxides within Meteoric’s reported Mineral Resources

Chemical
Chemical | 04 October 2026

Sika puts adhesives at the centre of growth strategy at Investor Day

Sika CEO Thomas Hasler said the company sees significant room to expand its position in the adhesives and sealants market

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