Digitization
Digitization | 17 September 2026

Emerson to automate Europe’s first greenfield SAF plant

The facility is billed as Europe’s first dedicated greenfield SAF production plant

Technology
Technology | 17 September 2026

Alfa Laval selected for major Swedish carbon capture project

Targeting 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually

Recycling
Recycling | 17 September 2026

Covestro opens pilot plant to advance chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers

The pilot plant focuses initially on Vulkollan, a high-performance polyurethane elastomer used in forklift wheels, railway buffer elements, automotive jounce bumpers and vibration-control components

Opinion
Opinion | 17 September 2026

Boosting chemical plant efficiency with smart bagging and conveying: Jitendra Bhojak, Chief Executive, Diyani Engineering

In bulk chemical processing, the final stages of production—packaging and internal logistics—frequently become operational choke points

Sustainability
Sustainability | 17 September 2026

PETRONAS-led pact to ramp up methane emissions management across Southeast Asia

The collaboration brings together PETRONAS, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), JGC Corporation and TotalEnergies

Technology
Technology | 17 September 2026

Tecnicas Reunidas enters South Africa with $1.8 billion green ammonia project in sight

Técnicas Reunidas’ FEED scope covers virtually the full production chain, including hydrogen electrolyzers, air separation units and the green ammonia production loop

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical backs NLM Photonics to tackle AI data-center bottleneck

NLM Photonics, headquartered in Washington State, develops organic electro-optic (OEO) materials for next-generation optical communications

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2026

Perpetual Next taps Bilfinger to advance €1 billion biomethanol project in Delfzijl

The Delfzijl development forms a central part of the company’s ambition to establish large-scale production of biomethanol from residues

General
General | 17 September 2026

Plastic production cap could drive up costs, Oxford Economics study finds

Under the modeled scenarios, targeted collection and recycling policies would generate 33.6 million metric tons of additional recycling

Battery
Battery | 17 September 2026

GBM and LiBEST move to build ex-China graphite supply chain

The companies will evaluate GBM’s materials for potential commercial supply, product development and qualification

R&D
R&D | 17 September 2026

Elsevier and LG AI Research turn chemistry hidden in scientific images into searchable data

For researchers, the change could reduce the need to manually inspect documents when searching for compounds, structures and other chemical evidence

Opinion
Opinion | 17 September 2026

Advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation, precision delivery, and circular bioeconomy: Dr. Mohana Krishna Reddy Mudiam, Director, IPFT

Technologies such as nanoencapsulation, nanoemulsions, and controlled-release delivery systems can protect sensitive bioactive compounds, improve their stability, and ensure their gradual release over time

General
General | 16 September 2026

GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to convene industry leaders in Saudi Arabia

The two-day conference is set to bring together senior industry executives, researchers, academics and government officials to discuss how companies can strengthen innovation cultures

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Durr launches EcoRS Generation 2 robot platform for paint shop applications

The standardized platform can reduce complexity throughout the equipment lifecycle by simplifying system planning, spare-parts management, maintenance, and service

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 September 2026

Shell starts production at new grease manufacturing plant in Indonesia

The facility can produce grease in multiple packaging formats, including drums, pails and fluid bags

Digitization
Digitization | 16 September 2026

Yokogawa wins orders for automation systems on world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier

The orders position Yokogawa to support the development of Japan’s emerging hydrogen supply chain

Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials | 16 September 2026

HORIBA India marks 20 years, shifts focus from manufacturing to global innovation

The company says its next phase of growth will centre on expanding R&D capabilities and positioning India as a strategic innovation hub for the HORIBA Group

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Shell, Fraunhofer IKTS & AVL join forces to advance next-generation e-SAF 5echnology

Shell will contribute its Shell XTL Process, drawing on decades of experience with gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Siemens launches ‘Meet at the Machine’ initiative to accelerate manufacturing productivity

The initiative is intended to address that gap by creating a continuous digital thread linking engineering, programming, virtual validation and machine execution

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 September 2026

PFAS regulations split EU & US as ‘Forever Chemicals’ face growing scrutiny

Critics have warned of potential economic consequences, particularly for industries where viable alternatives remain unavailable.

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