People
People | 02 April 2025

Finolex Industries appoints Sumanto Bhandari as President – Purchase and Swad Deshpande as President – SCM

Bhandari is a seasoned executive with 24 years of global experience in end-to-end procurement

Battery
Battery | 02 April 2025

BASF expands production capacity for battery anode binders in US

Anode binders are small but important components that greatly impact battery performance and stability

People
People | 02 April 2025

Heather Remley becomes President and CEO of BASF Corporation

Remley brings extensive global leadership experience to the role

Technology
Technology | 02 April 2025

Lummus demonstrates destruction technology for PFAS

With successful startup of PFAS destruction unit, technology is now available in the US for sale, demonstration and sample testing

Chemical
Chemical | 02 April 2025

LANXESS completes sale of urethane systems business to Ube

With completion of this transaction, LANXESS has received gross cash proceeds of approximately €500 million

Sustainability
Sustainability | 02 April 2025

Bayer to issue first carbon credits from regenerative farming practices in India

The Bayer Rice Carbon Program has been implemented across 11 states in India

R&D
R&D | 02 April 2025

Nouryon sponsors Advanced Research facilities at ICT Mumbai

This initiative reflects Nouryon's commitment to supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and fostering innovation

General
General | 02 April 2025

Atlas Copco acquires Korean compressor manufacturer Kyungwon Machinery Industry

Kyungwon provides solutions to a broad range of industries such as food and beverage, automotive and semiconductor

Gas
Gas | 02 April 2025

Shell completes acquisition of Pavilion Energy

Pavilion Energy operates a global LNG trading business with contracted supply volume of approximately 6.5 mtpa

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 02 April 2025

Tricon acquires 25% stake in WAG to foray in distribution sector in Africa

We see tremendous potential in Africa’s growing demand for high-quality chemical and plastic distribution

General
General | 02 April 2025

Shalimar Paints recognized as Most Trusted Brand of India for 2025-26

The brand is embracing innovation, modernizing its product offerings, and enhancing customer experiences

General
General | 01 April 2025

Shin-Etsu Chemical to invest in pharmaceutical cellulose business

L-HPC was independently developed by Shin-Etsu Chemical as a disintegrant for tablets

Chemical
Chemical | 01 April 2025

Shell completes sale of interest in Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park

The transaction was done through the sale of shares in Aster Chemicals and Energy

Chemical
Chemical | 01 April 2025

Gujarat CM inaugurates GACL's chlorotoluene plant at Dahej

The newly inaugurated India's largest plant, built for Rs 350 crore, has an annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 01 April 2025

LyondellBasell inks distribution agreement with Nexeo Plastics for engineered polymer in Europe

LYB offers a diverse range of compounds based on polyamides, polyesters, and blends, among others

Chemical
Chemical | 01 April 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to discontinue production at Onahama and Iwaki plants

The company said that securing profitability at these plants has become extremely difficult

People
People | 01 April 2025

Gurit appoints Dr. Tobias Luhrig as new CEO

Lührig has a proven track record in operational efficiency, strategic realignment, and margin enhancement

Gas
Gas | 01 April 2025

IRM Energy secures 5-year RLNG supply agreement with GSPC

IRM Energy will procure 65,76,000 MMBtu, equivalent to approximately 174.44 MMSCM at 9500 kCal Gross Calorific Value

Sustainability
Sustainability | 01 April 2025

Air Liquide progresses well on sustainability

Air Liquide has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions by -11%, compared with 2020

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 01 April 2025

Heraeus Precious Metals forms technology partnership with Freudenberg e-Power

The aim is to combine the complementary core competencies of both companies to develop attractive and innovative solutions in the field of PEM fuel cell technology

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