People
People | 19 December 2025

BP names Meg O’Neill as next CEO as Murray Auchincloss steps down

O’Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy, has led the Australian company since 2021

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 19 December 2025

Brenntag secures exclusive Nitric Acid deal with Henan Yongchang for Australia & New Zealand

The deal not only strengthens Brenntag’s supply chain but also expands access to Henan Yongchang’s portfolio of nitrate derivatives

Digitization
Digitization | 19 December 2025

Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin

The Borstar Digital Twin program leverages the company’s proprietary Borstar technology for polyethylene and polypropylene production to maximize plant efficiency

Recycling
Recycling | 19 December 2025

Borealis powers EU project to turn plastic waste into high-value materials

Project ELECTRO is reshaping the future of recycling by developing electrified thermochemical processes that convert mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

Tata Chemicals International to acquire 100% stake of Novabay for €25 million

With a current capacity of approximately 60,000 tons and potential to expand to 100,000 tons, Novabay is well-positioned for growth

General
General | 18 December 2025

Kaynes Semicon partners with Mitsui & Co. and AOI Electronics to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem

This collaboration is a leap forward in our mission to build high-value semiconductor capabilities in India

Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

Loop Industries India JV awards engineering contract to Toyo for Infinite Loop India

The facility is designed to produce 70,000 metric tonnes of 100% recycled PET resin annually to serve the global packaging and textile markets

People
People | 18 December 2025

Devendra Kumar Ray appointed COO of Insecticides (India)

With 38 years of rich experience, Ray has consistently delivered excellence across CDMO and CRAMS businesses

Ammonia
Ammonia | 18 December 2025

CMB.TECH invests in Chinese ammonia supply

In the first phase of the CEEC Songyuan project, approximately 158,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia will be produced annually

Battery
Battery | 18 December 2025

NavPrakriti targets 150+ partnerships to build Eastern India’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery recycling network

Industry estimates show India’s lithium battery demand is expected to skyrocket from just 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2023 to 139 GWh by 2035

Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

IGS boosts efficiency and cuts costs at India’s mega refinery with advanced asset protection

IGS supported the refinery with online Hot-tek service repairs and the application of Cetek high-emissivity coatings to improve fired heater performance

General
General | 18 December 2025

Calderys launches new Odisha facility, boosts India’s refractory production

Full-scale production is slated for the second half of 2026

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 December 2025

Birla Carbon receives Platinum rating by EcoVadis

It reflects the company’s continued leadership in embedding sustainability across its operations, innovation, and value chain

General
General | 18 December 2025

PlastIndia Foundation organises roadshow in Ahmedabad for PLASTINDIA 2026

The ‘Bharat Next’ roadmap, targeting a national plastics industry valuation of $50 billion by 2026 was also unveiled on the occasion

General
General | 17 December 2025

Ion Exchange India bags Rs. 205 crore orders

The contract awarded by INOX Solar amounts to approximately Rs. 110 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to double U.S. & Japan carbon fiber output

This strategic move leverages existing facilities in Tokai and Sacramento to meet growing needs for lightweight, high-strength materials

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 17 December 2025

Brenntag acquires UK-based distributor Airedale Group

Airedale Group operates a facility in the UK which will complement Brenntag’s infrastructure and enhance its portfolio and service offering within the UK and beyond

Battery
Battery | 17 December 2025

POSCO Future M partners with U.S.-based Factorial to develop solid-state battery technology

Synergy expected between POSCO Future M’s competitiveness in cathode/anode materials and Factorial’s battery cell technology

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Honda adopts bio-based plastic Durabio for mini passenger EV

Durabio is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

BASF sells optical brightener business to Catexel

Catexel is expanding its portfolio in the detergent industry

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