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Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

GHCL Q4FY20 net revenue down by 20%

The drop in revenue is equally attributable to both chemical and textiles which is largely due to softer pricing and COVID-19 impact resulting in lower volumes.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

Fairchem Speciality and Insecticides (India) resumes operations

Fairchem Speciality Limited and Insecticides (India) Limited have resumed their operations as per guidelines of central government and state governments.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

U.S. specialty chemicals markets show record decline in April

The sharp decline in market volumes in April reflects the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated government lockdowns on the U.S. economy.

Gas
Gas | 21 May 2020

LOTOS’ small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk enters next stage

The terminal would be the first such facility in Poland, which could help increase the use of LNG as a fuel in both maritime and road transport and thus strengthen the LOTOS Group’s position.

Gas
Gas | 21 May 2020

Venture Global raises LNG storage tank roof

This major project milestone was completed nearly three months ahead of schedule and comes nine months after the project’s final investment decision (FID).

Opinion
Opinion | 21 May 2020

COVID-19: Imbalances in chemical industry

The imbalances will take time but one has to change their behaviour and also ways of working to get the desired result

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

Supreme Petrochem FY20 revenue down by 14%

As per the company, its business has been impacted due to COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken by the government to control the same.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

Sumitomo Chemical invests in scent detection devices startup

The company has decided to provide about 70% of the funds necessary for NanoScent, a startup company in Israel, to develop a rapid diagnostic sensor for COVID-19, using their scent recognition devices.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

CIRCOR opens new manufacturing facility in China

CIRCOR’s expansion in the Weihai Economic & Technological Development Zone (ETDZ) reinforces the company’s capacity to provide strong support and foster proximity to new and longtime flow control customers as well as the regional supplier base.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

Altrad secures contract at Fawley refinery for ExxonMobil

The new contract, which commenced on the 1 May 2020, builds on Altrad’s previous contract, which encompassed ExxonMobil and Altrad working in collaborative manner to deliver a value-enhancement programme over a five-year period.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

BASF launches new FCC additive

BASF has announced the commercial launch of ZEAL, which is a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additive product designed to enhance the production of light olefins in FCC units that process resid or gasoil feedstocks.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

Fluor awarded FEED for carbon capture project in North Dakota

The FEED is being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and managed by its National Energy Technology Laboratory as part of a larger initiative to advance carbon capture technology development.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

Hempel to build new production facility in China

It will have a production capacity of more than 100,000t/yr and will be inaugurated in 2021.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

Google to stay away from buliding AI tools for oil and gas extraction

The announcement followed a Greenpeace report Tuesday that documents how the three tech giants are using AI and computing power to help oil companies find and access oil and gas deposits in the U.S. and around the world.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

Siemens AG sells 24 per cent stake in Indian unit for Rs 8,520 cr to group firm

While there was no official word from the company, reports suggested that Siemens AG was in the process of carving out its gas and power business, which had dragged its overall performance, into a separate subsidiary.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 May 2020

Sika starts production of respiratory masks

The masks incorporate polyester-based protective layers normally inserted between base and membrane in roof waterproofing as well as silicone-based sealants used for glazing and jointing in construction facilities.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

India may impose anti-dumping duty on titanium dioxide from China

The probe is initiated after a complaint by domestic manufacturer Sudarshan Chemical Industries, which claimed that it is the sole producer of 'natural mica based pearl industrial pigments excluding cosmetic grade' in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

IIT Delhi develops advanced version of PPE

The department has developed technology for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Coverall (Integrated Body Suit and Shoe Cover), for the protection of the doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and others, who are involved in the treatment of coronavirus infected patients.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

Clariant India extends support to local communities during COVID-19 times

Clariant’s sites across Roha, Maharashtra; Bonthapally, Telangana; Rania, Vadodara and Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu have been supplying the necessary products that are required for the healthcare facilities.

Gas
Gas | 19 May 2020

Natural gas outlook remains bleak through 2020

The slowdown is affecting the natural gas consumption over the next few months with the largest demand declines expected from commercial and industrial sector.

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