Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Chemcon to launch IPO on September 21

Funds will be used to expand its manufacturing operations and production capacity at Manjusar, Vadodara.

Gas
Gas | 16 September 2020

NEDO expands scope of hydrogen energy project in Japan

The five companies will work together to further heighten system control and water electrolysis technology.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

SABIC partners with Elkamet on using renewable feedstock for lighting applications

Elkamet will be using SABIC’s LEXAN polycarbonate (PC) resin based on certified renewable feedstock in several end applications for the lighting industry.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Olin announces partial redemption of senior notes

The notes were issued in connection with the 2015 Dow Chlorine Products acquisition.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 September 2020

MRPL selects LanzaTech to develop biofuel facility in India

The integrated technology will have the flexibility to process a wide range of biomass feedstocks enabling rapid replication at other locations.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Trinseo, Fernholz to commercialize recycled polystyrene for food packaging

The latest Form Fill Seal (FFS) formulations incorporate 40% r-PS, depending on final application based on Trinseo’s technology, which embeds the material into the polymerization process using solvent processes.

People
People | 16 September 2020

Dow appoints John Sampson as Senior Vice President

Sampson will assume his new responsibilities from October 1, 2020. He will join Dow’s Leadership Team, and will be based in Midland.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

DKSH launches new digital sourcing portal for specialty chemicals and ingredients

Through Discover, companies can connect with DKSH’s innovation and formulation specialists from a network of 46 innovation centers worldwide.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

IMCD raises €400 million to fund recent acquisition

The funds will be used by IMCD to finance the acquisition of 70% of Signet Excipients Private Limited, one of the leading distributors of excipients in India.

Gas
Gas | 16 September 2020

New hydrogen project launched in Texas

The project is supported by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

IMCD to acquire Indian pharma ingredients distributor Signet

Based in Mumbai, Signet is also active in India, Bangladesh, the Middle East and Africa.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

BASF acquires proprietary L-glufosinate ammonium technology from AgriMetis

Acquisition further strengthens BASF’s competitive position in the crop protection industry by delivering a new tool to fight weed resistance.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

AmSty, INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo to jointly explore recycling options for polystyrene

The partnership targets advancements in all technical aspects to enable scaled investment in advanced commercial recycling solutions.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

BASF launches new red phosphorus product range for Asia region

New Red Phosphorus polyamide solution meets market demand for high-performance power electronics.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

GCP appoints Simon Bates as its new CEO, President

Bates will join the company on October 1, 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

AkzoNobel receives Boeing approval for color blending in China

The certification means the site has been certified by Boeing to blend AkzoNobel’s industry-leading basecoat/clearcoat system, Aerodur 3001/3002, locally in China with OEM approval.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

Stora Enso to invest €10 mn in dispersion barrier technology

The investment in new dispersion technology aims to achieve the desired barrier properties in a more sustainable way.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

India proposes new bills for transforming agriculture sector

Three new bills proposed are Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 September 2020

bp and Microsoft form partnership to drive digital energy innovation

The partnership includes a co-?innovation effort focused on digital solutions, the continued use of Microsoft Azure as a cloud-based ?solution for bp infrastructure and bp supplying renewable energy to help Microsoft meet its 2025 ?renewable energy goals.?

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

PI Industries forms new subsidiaries

The two new subsidiaries are PI Enzachem Private Limited and PI Fermachem Private Limited.

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