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People
People | 30 September 2025

Brenntag appoints Bjorn Andersen as COO

This critical role will be instrumental in further developing the most competitive and scalable global distribution supply chain for chemicals and ingredients

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 30 September 2025

Azelis and Chemetall expand distribution agreement for surface treatment market in Southeast Asia

Chemetall will open a new application laboratory in Ho Chi Minh City, to better meet the rising needs of Vietnam’s market

Technology
Technology | 30 September 2025

Kurita America, Cyclopure to deliver PFAS removal solutions

DEXSORB delivers a 4–10x higher capacity, removes a broad- spectrum of PFAS, and offers an eco-friendly regeneration and concentration process

Sustainability
Sustainability | 30 September 2025

L&T secures $700 million sustainability-linked trade deal with standard chartered

As part of the SLTF framework, L&T will disclose its performance against these KPIs on an annual basis

General
General | 30 September 2025

Invista to discontinue operations at Maitland site

Production of Dytek A will be relocated to Invista’s Victoria site,

R&D
R&D | 30 September 2025

Arkema inaugurates new battery dry coating laboratory in France

This new facility strengthens Arkema’s global network of R&D laboratories dedicated to the battery industry

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2025

DuPont acquires Sinochem (Ningbo) Memtech to expand FilmTec RO portfolio in China

The acquisition strengthens DuPont’s position as a global leader in water purification solutions

Battery
Battery | 30 September 2025

Energy Vault & PG&E power up world’s first hybrid battery, hydrogen microgrid in Calistoga

The CRC represents a transformative step in addressing the impacts of Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Opinion
Opinion | 30 September 2025

From Walls to Wheels: Paints and coatings industry shows dual-sector growth

India’s paints and coatings industry is poised to hit $13 billion by 2030 amid real estate boom with infrastructure and innovation driving demand

Opinion
Opinion | 30 September 2025

Engineered for Growth: High performance polymers gain momentum

While challenges like raw material dependency and skill shortages persist, India is rapidly positioning itself as a competitive hub for advanced polymer solutions in the global market

Renewable
Renewable | 29 September 2025

TotalEnergies sells 50% of 1.4 GW solar portfolio in North America to KKR

This transaction values the portfolio at an enterprise value of $1.25 billion

Recycling
Recycling | 29 September 2025

BASF, Porsche, and BEST complete pilot project on chemical recycling

For the first time, fossil raw materials have been completely replaced by circular, automotive waste containing streams through a gasification process to produce new plastics

People
People | 29 September 2025

Julia Wright withdraws from post of General Counsel at Huntsman

Wright was scheduled to assume the role on October 13, 2025

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 September 2025

Sinopec completes 1,500 km hydrogen corridor along Yangtze River

Three hydrogen-powered logistics vehicles refueled at six Sinopec hydrogen stations along the way

General
General | 29 September 2025

Leistritz supplies 12 meters wide extruder for the world’s largest BOPP film line

Brückner Maschinenbau is recognized as the global market leader in lines for stretched films

General
General | 29 September 2025

GNFC resumes operation of TDI-II plant post gas leak

The company successfully completed necessary checks and remedial measures

Energy
Energy | 29 September 2025

Asian Energy Services aims Rs. 3,000 crore revenue by 2029

A key driver of this momentum is AESL’s recent acquisition of Kuiper Group

Technology
Technology | 29 September 2025

thyssenkrupp Uhde completes hydrogen recovery unit for Fertiglobe UAE plant

Boosting ammonia production capacity up to 6 % through enhanced hydrogen recovery

General
General | 29 September 2025

Givaudan breaks ground on new fragrance facility in Guangzhou

Investment of ~CHF 40 million to strengthen our capabilities to serve local and regional customers in China

People
People | 29 September 2025

Linde appoints Sanjiv Lamba as Chairman & CEO

Linde is appointing Sean Durbin as Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2025

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