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Policy | 04 July 2025

Seven initiatives to help India increase its global value chain share in chemical from 3.5% to 12% by 2040: Niti Aayog

Establish world class chemical hubs in India through revamping existing clusters and developing new ones; Develop existing port infrastructure; Introduce Opex subsidy scheme for chemicals; Develop and access technologies to enhance self-sufficiency and foster innovation; Fast-track environmental clearance with transparency and accountability; Securing FTAs to support industry growth; and talent and skill upgradation in the chemical industry

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 July 2025

JSPL Angul invites EoI for offtake of 3,600 TPD of captured CO2

1,800 TPD is captured using an MDEA-based chemical absorption process

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

OPCW holds Asia Meeting in New Delhi

The 3 days Regional Meeting is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between Asian countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention

Technology
Technology | 04 July 2025

ENEOS and Mitsubishi Chemical complete chemical recycling facility at Ibaraki plant

This facility employs hydrothermal plastic recycling technology

Energy
Energy | 04 July 2025

SECI crosses milestone of 60 GW of power sale agreements for renewable energy projects

SECI is paving the way for India’s clean power transition

R&D
R&D | 04 July 2025

Cabinet approves Research Development and Innovation scheme

The idea is to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains

General
General | 04 July 2025

Ecobat completes sale of Italian business to Haiki

The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Marcianise, Paderno Dugnano, and Bologna, and marks Ecobat’s exit from the Italian market.

General
General | 04 July 2025

GMM Pfaudler to acquire SEMCO Tecnologia em Processos of Brazil for Rs. 158 Cr

The transaction is expected to close in Q2 FY26

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 04 July 2025

ONGC inks pact with Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for ethane carriers

The partnership will involve a joint venture, with ONGC holding at least 26% and MOL owning the rest, and the total cost of the two ships is estimated at $370 million

General
General | 04 July 2025

ONGC develops Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas complexes along Amarnath Yatra Route

The Baltal complex, spanning 6,315 square meters, is now operational, including a Yatri Niwas, VIP Guest House, security blocks, and advanced disaster-management facilities

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 July 2025

Carbon Clean opens Global Innovation Centre in India

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will serve as one of Carbon Clean’s major international hubs to advance the next generation of carbon capture technologies

General
General | 04 July 2025

hubergroup Print Solutions showcases its flexo and services portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2025

iray is hubergroup’s flagship for label printing

Battery
Battery | 04 July 2025

Honeywell acquires Nexceris’ Li-ion Tamer business

Li-ion Tamer's differentiated technology provides early detection of thermal runaway to help prevent devastating lithium-ion battery fires

General
General | 04 July 2025

Wood to deliver feasibility study for Mongolia’s Khalzan Buregtei rare earth elements project

The Khalzan Buregtei deposit is poised to become one of the world’s few active sources of heavy rare earth elements

Energy
Energy | 04 July 2025

Plenitude begins construction of 200 MW solar park in Spain

Once operational, the plant is expected to generate over 435 GWh of renewable energy annually

Opinion
Opinion | 04 July 2025

Friendshoring chemical production to India - A shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce geopolitical risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector

India has emerged as a stable and trusted global business partner, ranking as the third most preferred manufacturing destination, with the potential to achieve US$ 1 trillion in exports by 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 04 July 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: Chemical industry’s strategic pivot to become future-ready and globally competitive

As global dynamics shift, the Indian chemical industry is reinventing itself through innovation and collaboration, sustainability and foresight

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

European Commission fines Alchem for participating in pharmaceutical cartel

The companies admitted taking part in the cartel in exchange for reduced fines but Alchem did not settle

R&D
R&D | 03 July 2025

Digital transformation emerges as the catalyst for agile, efficient, and smarter process R&D

Experts decode how AI, automation, and connected ecosystems are reshaping process R&D with speed, precision, and collaboration at the core

Technology
Technology | 03 July 2025

Univation and C3 AI partner to offer predictive maintenance for petrochemical industry

This collaboration builds off Dow's success with C3 AI Reliability, currently scaling across Dow's global steam cracking furnace fleet and other critical assets

Startups

Capital-A backs India’s Quintrans with $750K pre-seed to drive homegrown industrial automation
Capital-A backs India’s Quintrans with $750K pre-seed to drive homegrown industrial automation
BPCL named among world’s top 100 Corporate Startup Stars
BPCL named among world’s top 100 Corporate Startup Stars
Addis Energy raises $8.3 million for ammonia production
Addis Energy raises $8.3 million for ammonia production
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Chemical

Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth
Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth
Arkema to divest PVC additives businesses to India's Praana Group
Arkema to divest PVC additives businesses to India's Praana Group
KPPC breaks ground on $120 million Arizona semiconductor chemical plant, promises 200 jobs
KPPC breaks ground on $120 million Arizona semiconductor chemical plant, promises 200 jobs
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Petrochemical

HMEL to invest Rs. 2,600 crore for polypropylene downstream, fine chemical projects
HMEL to invest Rs. 2,600 crore for polypropylene downstream, fine chemical projects
Petrobras secures multi-billion dollar supply deals with Braskem
Petrobras secures multi-billion dollar supply deals with Braskem
L&T bags BPCL order worth up to Rs. 10,000 crore for India's largest polyethylene unit
L&T bags BPCL order worth up to Rs. 10,000 crore for India's largest polyethylene unit
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Energy

QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair
QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair
Europe’s biogas sector shows growth but faces regulatory hurdles, EBA warns
Europe’s biogas sector shows growth but faces regulatory hurdles, EBA warns
EnviTec Biogas lands 3 first-time German customers with new EnviThan projects
EnviTec Biogas lands 3 first-time German customers with new EnviThan projects
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Digitization

Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin
Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin
Seeq named front runner in inaugural Industrial AI Analytics rankings
Seeq named front runner in inaugural Industrial AI Analytics rankings
Siemens targets manufacturing labour crisis with scalable digital toolkit for SMBs
Siemens targets manufacturing labour crisis with scalable digital toolkit for SMBs
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The guiding role of fluidized and spouted bed technologies in particle building processes

Latest Stories

KPPC breaks ground on $120 million Arizona semiconductor chemical plant, promises 200 jobs

Japan greenlights first large-scale low-carbon ammonia supply chain

Honeywell updates financials, announces Advanced Materials as discontinued operations

MOL & JERA launch Japan’s first large-scale low-carbon ammonia shipping project

Technip Energies secures major equipment orders for Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana

Electric Hydrogen wins major US green ammonia project

Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth

DCM Shriram Chemicals rolls out Gujarat’s first electric AC staff bus at Jhagadia unit

GNFC awarded Rs. 360 crore contract to Toyo Engineering India for supply of Ammonium Nitrate -II plant

West Bengal Chemical Industries holds 15 patents

Report
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion
From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey
From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey
Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries
Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries

Interviews
Planning to expand S&T Clusters initiative from the current eight to 25 clusters within three years: Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India
Planning to expand S&T Clusters initiative from the current eight to 25 clusters within three years: Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India
Evolving from a manufacturer to strategic supply chain partner for multinational originators: Vishal Thakkar, Deputy CFO, Anupam Rasayan India
Evolving from a manufacturer to strategic supply chain partner for multinational originators: Vishal Thakkar, Deputy CFO, Anupam Rasayan India
Exploring advanced materials and performance additives for a cleaner planet: Aamer Ahmed Farid, Managing Director, Ducol Organics & Colours
Exploring advanced materials and performance additives for a cleaner planet: Aamer Ahmed Farid, Managing Director, Ducol Organics & Colours

Videos
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth