M&A
M&A | 26 September 2026

BASF confirms exploratory talks regarding potential takeover of Evonik

The course and outcome of these exploratory talks remain open at this stage

Technology
Technology | 26 September 2026

Casale to build 100 MTPD green ammonia plant for Neptune in Norway

Casale said the design is intended to reduce the amount and complexity of work required at the Norwegian site

Ammonia
Ammonia | 26 September 2026

SECI invites bids for 54,000 MTPA green ammonia supply tender

Acting as an intermediary procurer, SECI will aggregate demand and ensure structured, back-to-back delivery to a dedicated commercial offtaker

General
General | 26 September 2026

HB Fuller reports 5.2% revenue growth & record EBITDA margin in third quarter

Net revenue rose 5.2% year-on-year to $938 million for the quarter ended August 29, 2026

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 26 September 2026

TOYO completes third fertilizer line for Indorama Fertilizer in Nigeria

The newly completed third line comprises a 2,300-metric-ton-per-day ammonia plant and a 4,000-metric-ton-per-day urea plant

Technology
Technology | 26 September 2026

Hyundai E&C targets 100MW water electrolysis technology in new R&D push

The project comes as the water electrolysis market places growing emphasis on maximizing renewable energy utilization

Technology
Technology | 26 September 2026

Axens selected for US tire pyrolysis oil hydroprocessing project

The facility is expected to produce low-sulfur fuel for the local market, with sulfur content capped at 500 ppm

Technology
Technology | 26 September 2026

Ebara Elliott Energy launches expanded turbomachinery service hub in Houston

The expansion adds 23,000 square feet of shop-floor capacity, bringing rotor restoration, over-speed spin testing and multi-OEM component manufacturing under one roof

M&A
M&A | 26 September 2026

Tessenderlo Group acquires 20% stake in FMC in $403 million deal

The transaction marks a significant equity investment by Tessenderlo Group in FMC

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2026

Fineotex Chemical incorporates US subsidiary for data center and semiconductor solutions

The incorporation was executed by Fineotex Biotex HealthGuard FZE,

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2026

Balaji Amines starts commercial production at enhanced acetonitrile plant

The newly commissioned plant is part of the company's Unit III operations

General
General | 25 September 2026

Briefs: Aether Industries, Inox Green Energy, Himadri Speciality Chemical and Primo Chemicals

Crisil upgrades Aether Industries’ credit ratings for Rs. 636 crore bank facilities

R&D
R&D | 25 September 2026

Balrampur Chini receives Rs. 75 crore BioE3 grant from Govt. of India for PLA co-polymer R&D facility

The new R&D centre is designed to serve as an innovation hub for next-generation PLA grades and co-polymers

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2026

ADAMA launches Actagon herbicide in India as resistance puts wheat weed control under pressure

Actagon is designed for pre-emergence use and aims to provide long-lasting control of Phalaris minor as well as other key grass and broadleaf weeds

Gas
Gas | 25 September 2026

Waaree Clean Energy enters specialty gases market

The company is setting up a pan-India specialty gases business aimed at supplying the ultra-high-purity (UHP) gases and chemicals required by semiconductor fabs, OSAT and ATMP units

Sustainability
Sustainability | 25 September 2026

BioBTX and Rain Carbon team up to bring renewable aromatics to chemical industry

Operations are expected to begin in early 2028, marking a major step toward commercial production of circular aromatics from plastic waste

General
General | 25 September 2026

Symrise expands natural fragrance footprint in Grasse with new Lautier 1795 site

The move brings Lautier 1795 and Floral Concept closer together within Symrise’s wider fragrance ecosystem in Grasse

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 25 September 2026

India's green hydrogen and ammonia bids hit global cost competitiveness benchmark

The lowest bid for the green ammonia was INR 49.75/kg while green hydrogen was discovered at INR 279/kg. Green hydrogen production capacities of 30 KTPA has been awarded for the refineries

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2026

Dhanuka Agritech launches fungicide ‘Polin’ for paddy crop

Polin introduces an innovative DHODHI mode of action classified under FRAC Group 52, powered by advanced KINIPROL Technology

Digitization
Digitization | 25 September 2026

LTTS and Cognite join hands to scale Industrial AI across asset-heavy sectors

As part of the collaboration, LTTS has set up a dedicated Cognite Center of Excellence and certified an initial group of more than 50 engineers

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