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General
General | 18 July 2024

KBR to acquire LinQuest to expand technical capabilities across air, space and digital domains

KBR adding digital integration capabilities for national security customers

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 17 July 2024

Aramco to acquire 50% stake in Air Products Qudra’s Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company

Aramco and Air Products Qudra join forces to develop lower-carbon hydrogen production business

Technology
Technology | 17 July 2024

Worley to supply proprietary sulphuric acid technology to OCP

Worley Chemetics will supply proprietary sulphuric acid technology and process and proprietary equipment and will also provide detailed engineering, procurement, and advisory site services.

General
General | 17 July 2024

Evonik revises outlook for 2024

Adjusted EBITDA expected between €1.9 billion and €2.2 billion

Sustainability
Sustainability | 17 July 2024

CHIMEI and E.SUN Bank sign ESG asset-linked loan

CHIMEI Corporation will use funds from this loan to support the company’s development of innovative materials and green transformation

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 17 July 2024

IPCEI funding approval paves way for progress at bp’s Lingen green hydrogen project

Project located next to bp’s Lingen Refinery in Germany, expected to be bp’s first fully owned and operated large-scale green hydrogen plant

General
General | 17 July 2024

L&T semiconductor technologies partners with CP plus to develop semiconductor chips for CCTV camera solutions

The agreement lends a boost to ‘designed and made’ in India security solutions

Policy
Policy | 17 July 2024

Cefic proposes 6 actions to modernise EU legislation on drug precursors

The arrival on the market of so-called designer-precursors in the past 10-15 years represents a new challenge to EU lawmakers and authorities

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2024

Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics

Neste will provide its expertise in sustainability and more sustainable materials, also in the form of renewable Neste RE

R&D
R&D | 17 July 2024

Merck starts commercial production of first GMP-compliant manufacturing line for cell culture media in China

€ 6.6 million investment at Nantong site expands production capabilities for cell culture media

General
General | 17 July 2024

Himadri Speciality Q1 FY25 PAT up 40% at Rs. 188 Cr

Himadri’s revenue stood at ~Rs. 1,200 crores against ~ Rs.951 crores in Q1FY24

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2024

NextGen Summit 2024: Specialty chemicals industry upbeat about the growth potential

At the second session, companies stressed on prioritizing local manufacturing, diversification of the supply chain, collaborations, responsible care and uniform regulatory set up for all products

R&D
R&D | 16 July 2024

UPL University signs MoU with ISRO to strengthen academic excellence

This partnership is set to revolutionize research in chemical applications within materials science and related fields

People
People | 16 July 2024

Westlake appoints former MCG CEO Jean-Marc Gilson as President and CEO

Albert Chao and James Chao to remain actively engaged as Executive Chairman and Senior Chairman of the Board, respectively

Policy
Policy | 16 July 2024

CropLife India urges Govt. to rethink proposed increase in agrochemical formulation custom duty

Proposal to enhance Customs Duty on agrochemicals is against ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and ‘Make in India’

General
General | 16 July 2024

Corteva Agriscience drives adoption of Direct Seeded Rice for improved farm productivity

DSR is an alternate rice growing method that saves up to ~ 30% water

Sustainability
Sustainability | 16 July 2024

Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1

bp to develop FIA-specified Advanced Sustainable fuel for Audi’s entry into Formula 1 in 2026

General
General | 16 July 2024

IndianOil launches STORM-X Racing Fuel with maiden delivery from Paradip Refinery to Madras International Circuit, Chennai

IndianOil has recently launched premium racing fuel for top-end motor racing events across the country and in the international circuit

General
General | 16 July 2024

Tata Chemicals inaugurates first Livelihood and Skill Training Centre in Mulshi

Empowers local communities through skill development and employment opportunities

General
General | 16 July 2024

Westlake Vinnolit customers appreciate joint efforts on decarbonization

Westlake Vinnolit won the PVC category of the 2024 ‘Polymer Producer Awards’ by the Polymers for Europe Alliance (PEA)

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