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People
People | 17 February 2020

Sanjay Borwankar appointed additional director GFL

He has been appointed as an Additional Director and Whole-Time Director of Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL) for a period of one year with effect from 15th February 2020

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 February 2020

INEOS patners with Forever Plast for plastics recyling

Together they have developed a range of new Polyethylene grades that mirror INEOS virgin grades and perfectly fit injection molding and compression molding machines.

Chemical Solutions
Chemical Solutions | 14 February 2020

Grundfos partners with Augury to introduce AI driven water solutions to the market

Together, they will develop smart diagnostics solutions and services for Grundfos’ customers

Chemical
Chemical | 14 February 2020

Indian chemical industry to reach $300 bn by 2025

Indian chemical industry is expected to double its size and reach $300 billion by 2025 according to Indian Chemical Council (ICC), the national apex body of chemical industry.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 February 2020

SABIC donates RMB 8mn to Hubei province for battle against Covid-19 outbreak

The funds will be used to purchase medical supplies and provide care and support for front-line doctors and medical workers, and for meeting the specific needs for epidemic prevention.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 February 2020

Kuraray to build PVA films plant in Europe

The plant will be set up in Poland to meet growing global demand and strengthening global supply chain

Chemical
Chemical | 14 February 2020

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to build hydorgen peroxide plant in Taiwan

The new plant will produce 40,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr) of 100% hydrogen peroxide, and is expected to begin production in January 2023.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 February 2020

Licensed Process Technology from Dow and Johnson Matthey Selected for New Butanol Facility in China

Under this license, the plant will be built at Huayi’s integrated petrochemical complex in Qinzhou Port, P.R. China with an annual butanol capacity of 300,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr).

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 February 2020

NextChem partners with Saola Energy to produce renewable diesel

Italian energy transition company NextChem has teamed up with US Saola Energy to license technology for the production of renewable diesel from vegetable oils and residual fats.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 February 2020

Kosmos signs deal with BP Gas for LNG

Oil and gas company Kosmos Energy, along with its partners, has signed an LNG supply deal with a subsidiary of BP for volumes from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 project.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 February 2020

BASF launches blockchain pilot project for recyling in British Columbia

The pilot project will introduce a more sustainable alternative to the linear economic model, reducing plastic waste, maximizing its value and enhancing resource efficiency.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 February 2020

ASCEND to purchase compounding & masterbatch businesses of Poliblend & Esseti Plast

The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility in Mozzate, Italy, the masterbatch portfolio of Esseti Plast GD and the engineering plastics portfolio of Poliblend, which consists of virgin and recycled grades of PA66, PA6, PBT and POM

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 February 2020

Linde starts up new air separation plant in the U.S. Gulf Coast

Linde today announced it has started up a new air separation unit (ASU) in Freeport, Texas, as part of a long-term agreement to supply MEGlobal's new ethylene glycol (EG) plant in Oyster Creek, Texas

Technology
Technology | 12 February 2020

McDermott awarded contract for EPFC Work

McDermott International today announced it has been awarded a contract by a major oil and gas operator for six crude oil storage tanks in Texas.

Battery
Battery | 12 February 2020

BASF further invests in Europe to strengthen global leadership position for battery materials for electric vehicles

BASF announces Schwarzheide, Germany, as location for cathode active material production in Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 12 February 2020

BASF India announces Q3 results for FY 2019-2020

The company registered sales of Rs. 20,143.8 million for the third quarter of 2019 which ended on December 31, 2019, as compared to Rs. 14,049.9 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing an increase of 43%

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 February 2020

Ineos partners with UPM Biofuels for renewable polymer raw materials production

The agreement supports INEOS’ plans to make a range of plastics with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 February 2020

DuPont to expand global capacity of Nomex paper

This capacity expansion will be created through a joint venture partnership with Nippon Paper Papylia

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 February 2020

BP's downstream chief executive to leave

BP announced today that Tufan Erginbilgic, chief executive of BP’s Downstream segment, has decided to leave the company at the end of March 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 February 2020

Clariant launches polymer compounds for medical catheter applications

The new technology is especially important in resins that incorporate high loadings of radiopaque metals because these fillers are known to exacerbate the degradation effect.

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