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Technology
Technology | 09 September 2025

Nextchem bags engineering study for SAF plant in UK

NEXTCHEM will provide its technologies to Altalto to convert UK waste and residues into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

General
General | 09 September 2025

Disappointing first half of 2025 for EU27 chemical business: Cefic

China continued its significant production growth in H1-2025 reaching about 8%, which is slightly lower than the 9.1% in 2024

General
General | 09 September 2025

US chemical shipments rose to $57.7 billion in July: ACC

Most segments weakened, except for agricultural chemicals and specialty chemicals. Year-over-year production rose by 3.5%.

Chemical
Chemical | 09 September 2025

Emvolon and Freepoint Commodities collaborate for renewable methanol production

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas accounting for around 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions

Chemical
Chemical | 09 September 2025

BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech partner for advanced biofuels solution

The two companies are now actively collaborating to determine the location in Canada and Europe for the new 500-barrel-per-day modular biorefinery system

People
People | 09 September 2025

Chemours names Mary Cranston as Chair

Alister Cowan named Lead Independent Director

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 09 September 2025

Azelis acquires Distona to strengthens its footprint in Switzerland

With Distona’s strong footprint in the Swiss industrial chemicals market and a broad customer base, principals will gain enhanced exposure and new opportunities to grow the market for their products

Recycling
Recycling | 09 September 2025

Eastman and Doloop partner to unveil 100% rPET beverage bottleat Drinktec 2025

The bottle is produced from Eastar Renew EN031, Eastman’s chemically recycled PET that delivers performance and quality equivalent to virgin resin

General
General | 09 September 2025

Briefs: Dow India, Desco Infratech and HOCL

Dow India shifts to a new corporate office in Mumbai

R&D
R&D | 09 September 2025

Godrej Industries Group’s “National Chemistry Day” charts out roadmap for Indian chemical industry

The Summit highlighted the importance of the transformative power of R&D, green chemistry, and the need for deeper industry–academia collaboration to foster the growth

Gas
Gas | 09 September 2025

TotalEnergies to supply 1 million tons per year of LNG to KOGAS for 10 years

This contract increases to 3 mt per year from 2028

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 08 September 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Chemical supply chain ecosystem has strong intent but weak execution

Experts warn that without clear rules, modern infrastructure, and a safety-first culture, India risks slipping behind global logistics standards and trade trust

Chemical
Chemical | 08 September 2025

Dow launches Dowsil EG-4175 silicone gel

This innovative silicone gel resists temperatures up to 180°C for Generation 7 IGBT modules

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 September 2025

PMFAI urges government action on US tariff shock

The PMFAI also argues that the tariff hike on pesticides imports in USA is not only a trade issue but also a pharmaceutical, public health and food security challenge

Policy
Policy | 08 September 2025

Impact of revision in GST rates on biopesticides and fertilizer feedstock

Reduced GST improves input tax credits (ITC) for manufacturers, lowering production costs and enhancing competitiveness against imports.

Recycling
Recycling | 08 September 2025

LNJ GreenPET partners with Sumitomo Corp to create r-PET value chain

Both companies will jointly conduct a comprehensive market study on the r-PET landscape in India.

People
People | 08 September 2025

Huntsman appoints Julia Wright as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Wright has over 15 years of senior executive experience

General
General | 08 September 2025

MAAG Group to launch compact pelletizing solution Pearlo CS

Pearlo CS combines flexibility, reliability and ease of use in one streamlined package

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 06 September 2025

Shipping Minister Sonowal unveils green hydrogen pilot project at VOC Port

Built at a cost of Rs. 3.87 crore, the 10 Nm³/hr pilot facility will generate green hydrogen to power streetlights and an electric vehicle charging station in the port colony

Energy
Energy | 06 September 2025

Shell abandons Rotterdam biofuels plant plan

Following an in-depth commercial and technical evaluation to reassess the project's competitiveness, Shell will no longer proceed with the project

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