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Battery
Battery | 22 October 2025

E3 Lithium and Axens partners to strengthen lithium supply

Each company will qualify the products with the goal of a mutually beneficial collaboration

Battery
Battery | 22 October 2025

Lithium Americas receives first drawdown of $435 million from US DOE

The $2.23 billion DOE Loan includes principal of $1.97 billion and estimated capitalized interest during construction of $256 million

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 22 October 2025

Nutrien commences controlled shut down of Trinidad nitrogen operations

This shutdown is in response to port access restrictions imposed by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Energy Corporation

General
General | 22 October 2025

Gulshan Polyols secures Rs. 1,184.86 crore ethanol supply order from OMCs

Gulshan Polyols will supply 175,652 KL of ethanol in ESY 2025-26

General
General | 22 October 2025

AkzoNobel lowers core profit guidance for 2025

The sale of its India decorative paints unit to JSW Paints is expected to be completed by the end of 2025

R&D
R&D | 22 October 2025

Syensqo and UM6P launch joint AI lab in Morocco

New AI lab to translate research into industrial and environmental solutions

R&D
R&D | 22 October 2025

Somaiya Vidyavihar University inaugurates Centre of Excellence in polyurethane technology

This diploma programme will help students and professionals gain skills directly relevant to the polyurethane sector

R&D
R&D | 22 October 2025

Chemify raises $50 million+ in Series B funding to scale digital chemistry platforms

The financing will scale Chemify’s Chemputation platform and Chemifarm facilities, transforming how molecules are designed and made for medicines and advanced materials

General
General | 22 October 2025

Cefic releases new guidance on emission calculation for chemical logistics

The main purpose of this guidance is to clarify the methodology and assist smaller organisations that may not have their own in-house experts

General
General | 21 October 2025

TotalEnergies sells its GreenFlex affiliate to the French Oteis to create sustainable consultancy and solutions

Oteis intends to harness GreenFlex’s expertise in environmental and social consultancy

Sustainability
Sustainability | 21 October 2025

Sika introduces Carbon Compass to calculate PCF

The calculation methodology has been independently verified by TÜV Rheinland

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 October 2025

Brenntag opens new innovation and application center for food and nutrition in Leeds, UK

The Leeds Food & Nutrition Center adds to the 13 Brenntag Specialties Food & Nutrition Centers across EMEA and to the Personal Care Center in Leeds

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2025

Solenis opens new global research center in Delaware

The facility houses advanced laboratories, collaborative workspaces and pilot-scale testing capabilities to help accelerate product development and technical support

General
General | 21 October 2025

Daicel to acquire Polyplastics

Polyplastics will maintain its juridical personality after the split.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 October 2025

IMCD to acquire Dong Yang FT to strengthen position in beauty and personal care in South Korea

The acquisition will help IMCD strengthen its presence in South Korea and broaden its product offering for the beauty and personal care markets

Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF and IFF join forces to accelerate innovation in enzyme and polymer

The collaboration aims to deliver breakthrough solutions at scale that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations and reduce environmental impact

Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF Coatings partners with Xiaomi to co-create 100 car colors

Three-year initiative to deliver 100 exclusive colors for Xiaomi vehicles

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2025

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches new Isobionics natural lime flavor ingredient

Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, produced with cutting-edge fermentation technology, has an exceptionally high purity

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2025

BASF inaugurates neopentyl glycol Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

80,000 metric tons of neopentyl glycol (NPG) started up, boosting BASF’s global NPG capacity to 335,000 metric tons annually

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 October 2025

Brenntag and Momentive expand partnership to Philippines

Brenntag’s Material Science CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) division will distribute Momentive’s portfolio of advanced silicone and specialty solutions in the Philippines

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