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Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

Syngenta acquires Italy-based biologicals company

This acquisition is fully in-line with Syngenta Crop Protection’s strategy to provide growers with additional complementary choices of products and technologies in order to effectively and sustainably care for their crops by managing resistance, enhancing soil health, reducing residues in crops, and addressing consumer demands.

Digitization
Digitization | 06 October 2020

India to become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence says Modi

Indian Prime Minister said the approach towards this goal is powered by the core principles of: Teamwork, trust, collaboration, responsibility and inclusivity.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

GSFC to start calcium nitrate manufacturing

The company is planning to commence the production with initial capacity of approximately 10,000 MTPA, expandable up to 15,000 MTPA.

People
People | 05 October 2020

J B Chemicals appoints new CEO

Prior to joining the company, Nikhil Chopra worked as Head-India Business at Cipla Limited.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

ADM, Spiber to collaborate on producing biobased polymers in U.S.

The Brewed Protein polymers will be produced by ADM in the U.S. using plant-based dextrose as a feedstock, and then shipped to Spiber downstream facilities, where they will be processed into primarily fibers for use in a variety of applications such as apparel, lightweight auto parts, high-performance foams.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Vinati Organics Ltd forms new subsidiary

The new subsidiary has been formed on 5th Oct 2020 with 99% shareholding by parent company, Vinati Organics Ltd.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Adani Ports completes acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port

Total deal amount is Rs. 12,000 crore and the acquisition will result in APSEZ having a controlling stake of 75% in KPCL from the CVR Group and other investors.

Gas
Gas | 05 October 2020

Petrofac wins FEED contract for Australia's green hydrogen project

Awarded by Infinite Blue Energy Group (IBE), Petrofac’s scope of work includes reviewing the conceptual work carried out on the project to date and the execution of the FEED study.

Gas
Gas | 05 October 2020

Orsted, Yara to develop green ammonia project in the Netherlands

The green ammonia is intended to be used in the production of carbon neutral fertilizer products, decarbonizing the food value chain, and also has potential as a future climate neutral shipping fuel.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 October 2020

AkzoNobel breaks ground on new powder coatings plant in Taiwan

The powder coatings plant in Chungli is expected to start operating in the third quarter of 2021.

Start-up
Start-up | 05 October 2020

Cargill, Ecolab announces fresh agritech startups for its mentoring initiative

The 2020 all-virtual class roster brings a diverse and global perspective to some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

Digitization
Digitization | 05 October 2020

Rockwell Automation acquires Spain-based cybersecurity firm

The addition of Oylo further accelerates Rockwell's global delivery capability and expands the offering of cybersecurity services available to the industrial market.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Lower gas prices in India to benefit urea producers says ICRA

With low gas prices, the production benchmarked to the International Parity Pricing will also remain competitive against imports and the profitability on the same is also expected to remain healthy.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

SABIC, Fibertex to use recycled plastics in nonwovens for hygiene sector

SABIC, Fibertex to use recycled plastics in nonwovens for hygiene sector.

Digitization
Digitization | 03 October 2020

Telenor to provide global connectivity to Wayout's sustainable micro-factories

Telenor Connexion delivers the cellular IoT connectivity management services, SIM cards and all necessary agreements with local operators to provide truly global service.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

Department of Fertilizers ranked second in Niti Aayog's data preparedness survey

The survey was initiated with the objective of assessing data preparedness of ministries/departments on a standardized framework to drive healthy competition among them and promote cooperative peer learning from best practices.

Start-up
Start-up | 03 October 2020

IIT Delhi startups launch antiviral protection kit to combat Covid-19

The antiviral kit consists of a novel Clensta protection lotion and hand sanitiser; E-TEX Kawach Antiviral T-Shirt and Kawach Mask.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 October 2020

Cargill, Virent partners to evaluate biobased fuels and chemicals technology

The long-term objective of the study is to use commercially available feedstocks today as a bridge to next-generation lignocellulosic feedstocks in the future.

Digitization
Digitization | 03 October 2020

Emerson buys Italian IIoT firm

The acquisition will help bridge a critical customer technology gap by lowering total cost of ownership and reducing the barriers that come with working across multiple vendors to drive more successful digital transformation and integration.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical completes purchase of Gelest

The acquisition has been closed based on clearing of all regulatory approvals.

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