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Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2017

Solvay to double its HMW HALS capacity

The investment is for a second, fully independent HMW HALS manufacturing unit to complement the existing line at Willow Island and is slated to be operational by mid-2019.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2017

China asserts dominance in specialty chemicals demand

The report estimates that in the next five years, the global specialty chemicals market will grow by 3 per cent annually.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2017

Hurricane Harvey to hit Olin’s Q3 EBITDA by $40 mn

However, Olin is hopeful of lowering its Q4 adjusted EBITDA. Olin is a manufacturer of chlor alkali, vinyls, epoxy and winchester.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 06 October 2017

INEOS ups its profile with DONG’s Oil & Gas biz

INEOS has completed acquisition of the Oil & Gas Business from DONG Energy. This acquisition places INEOS among the top 10 such companies in the North Sea.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2017

LANXESS’ to end production at its incompetitive Ankerweg site

Operations shall be terminated by November 2018.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 October 2017

OXY expects drop in income from chemical

OXY has lowered its earnings from chemical segment to US$60 million due to the impacts of Hurricane Harvey

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2017

Azelis acquires Georges Walther

Azelis has acquired cosmetic and fragrances manufacture Georges Walther

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2017

Indian chemical industry pegged at $240bn by 2021

Speciality chemical to grow to US $ 86.5 bn by 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2017

BASF promotes sustainable construction during World Green Building Week

Starting today, the World Green Building Council is celebrating World Green Building Week. BASF also provides solutions that support sustainable building and contribute to climate protection.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 September 2017

LyondellBasell starts production at new PP compounding plant in Dalian

This is the company's third facility in China, strategically located to serve the region's growing automotive market.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2017

GACL ramps up its production capacity

The company is also expanding capacity of Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP) by putting up a new 15,000 TPA plant and Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride (AAC) by putting up a new 16,500 TPA plant at Dahej Complex.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2017

BASF to acquire Solvay’s polyamide business for $1.9 bn

The acquisition would complement BASF’s engineering plastics portfolio and expand the company’s position as a solution provider for the transportation, construction, industrial applications and consumer industries.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2017

Clariant reconfirms its merger with Huntsman

White Tale has stated that it maintains its opposition to the merger of equals between Huntsman and Clariant.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2017

Huntsman refutes White Tale’s allegation

Huntsman Corporation has strongly refuted the White Tale Holdings allegations against the company’s performance.

People
People | 20 September 2017

AkzoNobel appoints new CFO

AkzoNobel today announces Maarten de Vries as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), starting January 1, 2018.

People
People | 20 September 2017

BioAmber appoints new CEO

BioAmber recently appointed Richard P. Eno as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2017

Bayer’s Crop Science Division gears up to fulfill future needs

Liam Condon also reaffirmed the commitment of the Crop Science Division to investing in innovation and developing customized agronomic solutions for farmers that address their individual needs and challenges.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 December 2016

Reliance commissions new paraxylene plant

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has successfully commissioned the first phase of Para-xylene (PX) plant at Jamnagar, Gujarat. The plant with capacity of 2.2 MMTPA

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 December 2016

AkzoNobel inaugurates specialty coatings facility at Noida

AkzoNobel has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Specialty Coatings production facility and colour laboratory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 November 2016

GACL goes ahead with Rs 1936 cr caustic soda plant

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) today said its board has approved setting up of a 800 TPD caustic soda plant

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