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.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

SK Capital closes acquisition of Baker Hughes specialty polymers business

The business has been renamed as NuCera Solutions with new CEO & CFO on board.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

Axens’ contribution towards cleaner fuels in India

Company provided its hydro-desulfurization technology to produce higher-quality BS-VI gasoline in India.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

LyondellBasell, Sasol form $2 billion integrated polyethylene joint venture

The JV will operate under the name Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2020.

Gas
Gas | 02 October 2020

tpgroup joins the UK’s hydrogen trade association

Company has joined UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association to help in accelerating the development and deployment of hydrogen energy and fuel cells.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

DSM completes acquisition of Erber Group

The acquisition of Erber Group’s Biomin further strengthens DSM’s expertise and reputation as a leading provider of animal health and nutrition solutions for farm productivity and sustainability, with an emphasis on emissions reduction, feed consumption efficiency, and better use of water and land.

Gas
Gas | 02 October 2020

Baker Hughes wins LNG Turbomachinery order from Qatar Petroleum

The total award is part of four LNG “mega trains,” representing 33 million tons per annum (MTPA) of additional capacity, which will increase Qatar’s total liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity from 77 MTPA to 110 MTPA and help to propel the Gulf nation to global LNG production leadership by 2025.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

TPG to invest Rs. 1,837.5 Cr in Reliance Retail

This marks the second investment by TPG in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs. 4,546.8 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

LSI Chemical launches cold flow additive for diesel fuel

The diesel fuel additive significantly improves the operation of any diesel engine in extreme temperatures by improving two crucial indicators of performance in diesel fuel – Cold Filter Plugging Point and Pour Point to prevent gelling and icing.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

GIC to invest Rs. 5,512.5 Cr in Reliance Retail

The investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs. 4.285 lakh crore. GIC’s investment will translate into a 1.22% equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted basis.

Digitization
Digitization | 02 October 2020

Artificial Intelligence in India to grow at a CAGR of 30.8% says IDC

Data trustworthiness and difficulty in selecting the right algorithm, are some of the top challenges that hold organizations back from implementing AI technology.

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