Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 June 2026

Evonik launches commercial production of circular silica after landmark certification in Turkey

The move expands the company’s portfolio of certified circular silica products

General
General | 18 June 2026

AkzoNobel teams up with Disney to turn beloved characters into color

The collection features 16 character-inspired palettes, each made up of two carefully selected shades drawn from fan favorites across Disney, Pixar, MARVEL and Star Wars

General
General | 18 June 2026

Siegfried opens major API manufacturing facility in Germany

The expansion adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity, significantly strengthening Siegfried’s position among the world’s leading CDMOs for small-molecule drug substances

Battery
Battery | 18 June 2026

GEON commissions 2.88 GWh battery storage project at Khavda in 5 months

The facility is now fully commercially operational

General
General | 18 June 2026

WE Soda loses bid as EPO upholds Solvay patent in soda ash recycling dispute

The upheld patent protects Solvay’s proprietary method for treating and recycling purge streams generated in the production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate

General
General | 18 June 2026

Sika reports record employee engagement by beating strategic target ahead of 2028 goal

The company credited its focus on innovation, teamwork and sustainable growth for the sustained momentum in employee sentiment

Energy
Energy | 18 June 2026

Eastman expands power grid portfolio with acquisition of Jarylec dielectric fluids biz

The acquisition further expands Eastman’s specialty fluids portfolio as utilities and energy operators continue to invest in grid modernization and reliability

General
General | 18 June 2026

Teijin Frontier expands OCTAIR capacity with new investment

Targets meeting surging demand for down alternatives

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 June 2026

Cefic urges EU biomass content targets to unlock bioeconomy investment

Biomass-derived products include both bio-based and bio-attributed materials and can be wholly or partly produced from biomass

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 June 2026

Shell & ENGIE partner on France project to turn captured CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel

The project marks a significant step in scaling up low-carbon aviation fuels in Europe

General
General | 18 June 2026

Rajesh Rathi raises stake in Sudarshan Chemical through warrant conversion

Chairman exercises 9,80,000 warrants subscribed at a premium, completing a capital commitment of close to Rs. 100 crore

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 18 June 2026

Evonik launches Shanghai hub to advance green hydrogen technology

The new Evonik AEM Center Shanghai is the company’s first facility of its kind in the region and marks a significant step in expanding its hydrogen technology capabilities across Asia

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 June 2026

AkzoNobel wins Airbus Sustainability Award for fast-tracked chrome-free aerospace primer

The chrome-free primer supports Airbus Defence and Space’s broader environmental goals by reducing the use of hazardous materials in aircraft manufacturing

Technology
Technology | 18 June 2026

ECL unveils underground coal gasification display model showcasing future of clean coal tech

The model showcases the scientific principles, operational processes and future applications of underground coal gasification technology

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 18 June 2026

HURL marks 11th foundation day at Barauni with focus on growth and farmer empowerment

The organization’s milestones have come through dedication, resilience, and a consistent drive for excellence

Technology
Technology | 18 June 2026

Premier Tech unveils Auto Bag Transfer Unit to cut labour and boost bagging efficiency

It supports pillow and gusseted bags up to 50 kg, with adjustable dimensions ranging from 900–1200 mm in length and 450–550 mm in width

Technology
Technology | 18 June 2026

Aemetis receives key equipment for $40 million energy-saving upgrade at California ethanol plant

The MVR system is projected to generate an additional $32 million in annual operating cash flow

General
General | 17 June 2026

Symrise AG bags €750 million boost in refinanced credit facility

The expanded facility not only replaces the existing arrangement but also increases liquidity headroom

R&D
R&D | 17 June 2026

Oil India and CSIR join forces for high-impact energy tech push in landmark research pact

The collaboration will combine OIL’s field expertise with CSIR’s deep scientific capabilities to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective technologies for India’s evolving energy needs

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 17 June 2026

AFC backs $7 billion Dangote fertiliser push to triple output & cut Africa’s import dependence

AFC previously served as co-coordinating bank on a US$3 billion syndicated loan for the Dangote Refinery

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