Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

LANXESS raises prices for inorganic pigments

This move comes in response to significantly higher costs in particular for energy, critical raw materials, and logistics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

Econic and Changhua Chemical launch world’s first commercial CO2-based polyols plant in China

The new plant, located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, will produce approximately 80,000 tons of Carnol in 2026, with plans to scale production to over one million tons in the coming years

Technology
Technology | 26 March 2026

Nextchem wins major circular economy projects in Africa & Asia

The projects will transform post-consumer and post-industrial polyolefin end-of-life materials into high-quality compounded r-polymers, matching the technical performance of virgin equivalents

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

Orica settles $170M CF litigation, moves to strengthen US explosives footprint

Orica says it has maintained customer supply through its global manufacturing and supply network

Energy
Energy | 26 March 2026

Technip Energies joins Verso Energy in groundbreaking French eSAF project

The initiative marks a significant step in building a European e-fuels value chain

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 26 March 2026

KBR wins FEED contract for world’s first commercial liquid hydrogen terminal in Amsterdam

Slated to begin operations by 2030, the terminal will handle both gaseous and liquid hydrogen while managing LCO₂ for reuse or permanent storage abroad

General
General | 26 March 2026

Econotherm breaks into Asian refining market with heat pipe contract in Thailand

The deal marks Econotherm’s first entry into the Asian refining market and its eighth commercial refinery reference overall

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

Evonik unveils innovation factory to fast-track breakthroughs to market in 5 years

The overhaul comes with a strict deadline: every innovation program must be ready for transfer to a business line

Technology
Technology | 25 March 2026

Honeywell unveils next-gen gas sensor to boost industrial safety

The newly introduced NDIR Hydrocarbon Gas Sensor uses advanced non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

BASF launches BPS and BPA-free PPSU grades for EU food-contact compliance

The six Ultrason P grades, complete with datasheets, material certificates, and food contact approvals, are now available

R&D
R&D | 25 March 2026

Syensqo secures 140 new patents, reinforcing its global innovation edge

Syensqo now manages a global IP portfolio of more than 1,600 patent families and roughly 10,000 patent titles across over 80 countries

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

WACKER fires up new silicone plant in India

The 15,000-square-meter facility is now operational, producing GMP-certified silicones tailored for cosmetics and personal care products

Digitization
Digitization | 25 March 2026

PPG launches data-driven platform to slash shipping coating costs and boost fleet efficiency

The company announced the launch of PPG InsightsNav, an analytics tool designed to help marine operators analyze and optimize their seastock coatings purchasing data

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 25 March 2026

HURL successfully refinances its Rupee term loan of Rs. 12,842 crore through IRFC

This marks the beginning of a promising partnership between HURL and IRFC

Gas
Gas | 25 March 2026

Mahanagar Gas assures uninterrupted PNG and CNG supply

In addition, the company has introduced various benefits for its domestic and commercial PNG consumers, aimed at encouraging the use and adoption of PNG

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 25 March 2026

BPCL and Sembcorp JV NeuEn Green Energy secures 10 KTPA green hydrogen contract from Numaligarh Refinery

Project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2028 and will integrate renewable energy with advanced storage solutions to enable reliable, round-the-clock operations to support refinery decarbonisation

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 25 March 2026

DNP expands global R&D footprint with new India base

Tech giant targets EV & healthcare breakthroughs

General
General | 24 March 2026

Hindustan Zinc, Tata Steel deepen green push with low-carbon zinc deal

The move signals a decisive shift by two industrial giants to hardwire climate goals into core operations and procurement

General
General | 24 March 2026

XRG moves to take control of Covestro with €59.46 per share buyout

XRG wants a resolution to be passed on the transfer of the shares of the company’s remaining shareholders (minority shareholders) to XRG in exchange for an appropriate cash compensation

Digitization
Digitization | 24 March 2026

Workroom Automation raises Rs. 6.2 crore to revolutionize manufacturing with AI-powered factory platform

The funds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen the core platform, and scale go-to-market efforts

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