Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Sumitomo Chemical clears key regulatory hurdle for polyolefin business integration

The company announced that the Business Integration Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, and the first-phase Absorption-Type Company Split Agreement became effective on July 1, 2026

Gas
Gas | 01 July 2026

LNG demand set to surge 65% by 2050 as global energy shocks reshape markets: Shell

In 2025, LNG trade reached 422 million tonnes and was expected to keep rising into 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

LANXESS expands India footprint with local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids in Jhagadia

With the start of production in Jhagadia, LANXESS strengthens access to its globally recognized Reolube phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Syensqo and Bucci forge deal to accelerate automotive composite manufacturing

The collaboration is aimed at accelerating automotive composite manufacturing and jointly qualifying next-generation material solutions with key OEMs

People
People | 01 July 2026

Syngenta Group appoints Hengde Qin as Chief Executive Officer

Succession from COO follows deliberate Board process, Jeff Rowe to remain CEO through August 1

People
People | 01 July 2026

Atul Gupta takes charge as CMD of EIL

Under his leadership, EIL is poised to further accelerate its journey towards becoming a globally competitive engineering consultancy and project management organisation aligned with India’s evolving energy and infrastructure priorities

People
People | 01 July 2026

S.K. Sinha assumes charge as Director (Finance) of GAIL (India)

Sinha joined GAIL (India) Limited as a Management Trainee (Finance & Accounts) in 1994

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 June 2026

BPCL joins hands with Shell and Tiki Tar to accelerate value-added bitumen biz in India

The partnership combines Shell's advanced technology and global innovation capabilities in value-added bitumen with Tiki Tar's network of six manufacturing plants and established logistics infrastructure

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 30 June 2026

TKIL Industries and CME Pune partner to set up Green Hydrogen Microgrid for defence research

The project will leverage advanced technology from SoHHytec SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

Battery
Battery | 30 June 2026

Pace Digitek’s Lineage Power seals 3 GWh battery cell supply deal with China’s Rongjie Energy Tech

The aim is to strengthen its supply chain for India's fast-growing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market

R&D
R&D | 30 June 2026

UPES and IIT Guwahati join forces to launch AI innovation programme for clean energy and agritech startups

The programme aligns with UPES' ambition to become an AI-First University while supporting India's broader goals of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat through innovation-led, sustainable growth

General
General | 29 June 2026

ABB to acquire marine automation specialist Hoglund to strengthen global maritime offering

Designed for modern vessels, the system integrates automation, monitoring and control functions

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 June 2026

Spain greenlights €211M hydrogen boost for Iberdrola–bp Castellon project

The funding will allow the companies to explore opportunities to expand renewable hydrogen production at bp’s refinery in Castellón

Recycling
Recycling | 29 June 2026

EU risks falling behind on chemical recycling rules, Cefic warns as it calls for urgent action

Cefic calls on the European Commission to establish harmonised End-of-Waste criteria for chemical recycling and act without delay

Energy
Energy | 29 June 2026

Qatar and global energy giants urge EU to urgently revise methane rules amid supply concerns

We write to urge the EU to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EUMR

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 29 June 2026

Air Liquide deepens Kazakhstan push with €70 million bet on Silleno mega petrochem project

ALKTG will design, build, own and operate two advanced nitrogen production units described as high-purity and energy-efficient

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2026

HB Fuller moves to acquire advanced medical solutions in strategic deal

The deal marks a major step in H.B. Fuller’s push into medical adhesives and biosurgical technologies

General
General | 29 June 2026

Astral plans chemicals demerger into Astral Chemie

Eyes re-rating as conglomerate discount narrows

Digitization
Digitization | 29 June 2026

thyssenkrupp & Globallogic launch Physical AI alliance to automate heavy industry

The companies also plan to move beyond experimentation and into deployment of “Physical AI” systems that convert complex industrial data into measurable economic and operational outcomes

People
People | 29 June 2026

Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey receives Paryavaran Ratna Award

He was awarded for his unwavering commitment towards environmental protection, sustainable development, responsible industrial practices

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