Latest Indian Chemical and Petrochemical News, statistics, Research and events... indianchemicalnews.com
General
General | 11 December 2025

AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

The transaction includes AkzoNobel’s liquid paints and coatings business in India

Chemical
Chemical | 11 December 2025

Chlorum Solutions USA acquires Cargill's Iowa Chlor-Alkali facility

Chlorum affiliates have developed and operated small-scale chlor-alkali plants in Brazil and Uruguay, with six facilities in operation and two new facilities in commissioning

Recycling
Recycling | 11 December 2025

Borealis and Borouge unveil recycled polyolefins 'Recleo'

The portfolio brings together post-industrial (PIR) and post-consumer (PCR) recyclates under one banner,

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 11 December 2025

Archroma strikes new Europe-wide color management deal with Lilienweiss

Lilienweiss will handle regional distribution and produce custom color standards

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Anupam Rasayan to acquire US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals for $150 million

This acquisition marks Anupam’s entry into onshore manufacturing in the United States

Technology
Technology | 10 December 2025

TechnipFMC bags flexible pipe contract from Ithaca Energy

TechnipFMC will design, manufacture, and install flexible risers, flowlines, and associated hardware

Sustainability
Sustainability | 10 December 2025

Evonik publishes Environmental Product Declarations for building protection products

EPDs for Protectosil aligned with EU rules, showing environmental and lifecycle benefits

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

BASF introduces low-VOC polyurethane catalyst Lupragen N 208

Broadly applicable for production of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid foams

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Croda strikes strategic deal with Amino to boost global supply of high-purity amino acids

The agreement pairs Croda’s global footprint and “smart science” approach with Amino’s precision manufacturing capabilities

R&D
R&D | 10 December 2025

ABB joins global tech coalition to fast-track energy transition innovations

The move is designed to fuel innovation across ABB’s portfolio and reinforce the strategic ambitions of its Motion business as it pushes to expand its market lead

General
General | 10 December 2025

SUEZ steps up China expansion with new industrial water plant in Jiangsu

The facility aims to support more than 1,000 companies in new materials and advanced manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Kuraray to sell Chinese methacrylate subsidiary amid market downturn

Kuraray has been reshaping its business mix under its medium-term plan which calls for a reduced methyl methacrylate production capacity

Technology
Technology | 10 December 2025

Toray unveils breakthrough tech to supercharge lithium battery recycling

Toray’s new membranes are designed to handle the growing variety of lithium-ion batteries

Sustainability
Sustainability | 10 December 2025

ORSL, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur secure DBT-BIRAC grant to launch India’s first pilot-scale Bio-CCU platform

The initiative aims to build India’s first pilot-scale BIO-CCU platform specifically engineered for next-generation CO₂ valorization

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 10 December 2025

FAI Annual Seminar 2025: Integrated Nutrient Management drives India's climate-smart agriculture strategy

The FAI Annual Seminar is the fertiliser sector’s most influential policy and innovation global forum, shaping India’s roadmap for nutrient management and farmer-centric reforms

General
General | 10 December 2025

Graphite India to market Kivoro's graphene heat transfer solutions in India

The agreement centers on introducing Kivoro's advanced Graphene-based Heat Transfer Additive (HTA) technology to the Indian market

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

DCM Shriram and Bayer CropScience partner to drive sustainable agricultural innovation

The agreement outlines plans for jointly supporting farmer organizations and initiating sustainable agriculture programs

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 10 December 2025

Petronet LNG secures Rs. 12,000 crore loan for petrochemicals project

The loan shall be utilised towards financing the petrochemicals project of 750 KTPA of Propane Dehydrogenation

General
General | 10 December 2025

Briefs: Dhanuka Agritech, Chambal Fertilisers and RCF

Dhanuka Agritech receives Rs. 121.32 crore GST demand order

Recycling
Recycling | 10 December 2025

SK Chemicals forms JV with China-based PET recycler Kelinle to build a Feedstock Innovation Center

Targeting start-up in the second half of 2026; in-house feedstock to enhance cost competitiveness in the recycling business

Startups

Chemical

Petrochemical

Energy

Digitization