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Regulatory | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Discussion on Rationalizing Registration Process, Data Protection, and IP & Patents for Crop Protection Products

Speakers are: Dr. Archana Sinha, Joint Director & Secretary, Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee, Govt. of India; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL Ltd.; Suresh P. J., Regulatory Policy & Scientific Engagement, Bayer CropScience Ltd.; Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Session on Collaborative Models – R&D, Innovation, Biological and Bio pesticides to discuss current trends

Speakers are: Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.; Dr. Bathini Nagendra Babu, Principal Scientist, CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Anuja Kadian, Government & Industry Affairs Director (Asia Pacific), Corteva Agriscience; Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist 'F', Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Sachin Mundhe, General Manager, Meghmani Organics Ltd.; Vipin Saini, CEO, Biological Agri Solutions Association of India (BASAI); Smriti Kala, Scientist (Formulation), Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology; and Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director, R&D and IP, SML Ltd.

Digitization
Digitization | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Digitalization, Precision Agriculture and Cutting Edge Technologies essential for crop protection

Speakers are: Kuldeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, HIL (India) Ltd.; Vimal Alawadhi, Managing Director, Best Agrolife Ltd.; K. S. Thyagarajan, Head - Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Business Strategy, PI Industries; Durgesh Chandra, Secretary General, CropLife India; and Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Director General, Agro Chem Federation of India.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: CDMOs: Discussion on Accelerating Crop Protection Growth

Speakers are: Abhishek Aggarwal, President & COO, Bharat Rasayan Ltd.; Harish Mehta, Senior Advisor, Crop Care Federation of India; Arush Dhawan, Co-founder & COO, Covvalent; Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News; and Udeep Agarwal, Principal, Kearney

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Session on Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change and its Impact on Agrochemicals

Speakers are: Prof. Baishnab Charan Tripathy, J. C. Bose National Fellow, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr. Shailendra Singh, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness, Zydex Industries, Mithilesh Kumar, Associate Director, Accenture Technology; and Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News

Energy
Energy | 12 December 2024

INOXGFL forays into solar module manufacturing with a Capex of Rs. 1,500 Cr

First solar module manufacturing unit with initial capacity of 1.2 GW in Gujarat expected to be operational by March 2025

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 12 December 2024

Tata Power Renewable Energy and Tivolt partner to strengthen EV charging infrastructure

TPREL will bring its extensive experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV Charging infrastructure across the country to Tivolt dealerships

Energy
Energy | 12 December 2024

Reliance NU Suntech wins 930 MW solar energy and BESS contract from SECI

Reliance NU Suntech’s successful bid for SECI’s Tranche XVII auction was won at a tariff of Rs. 3.53 ($0.0416)/kWh

Policy
Policy | 12 December 2024

India’s FDI journey hits $1 trillion

First half of FY 2024-25 sees a 26% increase to $42.1 billion

Energy
Energy | 12 December 2024

Technip Energies and GE Vernova bag contract for NZT Power project

The project aims to be the first world’s gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2024

Equinor and partners approve execution of UK’s first carbon capture and storage projects

It could transport and store up to 4 million tonnes of captured carbon dioxide emissions per year from three Teesside projects initially

General
General | 12 December 2024

ExxonMobil aims to generate an additional $20 billion in earnings potential by 2030

Investing $27-$29 billion of cash capex in 2025 and $28-$33 billion annually in 2026-2030 to progress attractive long-term opportunities

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2024

BASF inaugurates catalyst development and solids processing center in Ludwigshafen

The new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center enables BASF to conduct more focused and rapid development of innovative catalyst and process technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 12 December 2024

GHCL receives environment clearance for Rs. 6,500 crore, 1.1 MMTPA soda ash greenfield plant

India, which aims to reach 500 GW of installed capacity of green energy by 2030, will witness a Soda Ash demand of around 7.0 MTPA

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2024

Covestro to invest in pilot plant for chemical recycling of elastomers

Technology offers recycling solution and additional carbon footprint reduction for high performance elastomers

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2024

Hapag-Lloyd signs offtake agreement with Goldwind for green methanol

Savings of up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 12 December 2024

Odfjell secures attractive financing for seven chemical tankers

Odfjell is set to purchase a total of seven chemical tankers over the next 14 months

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2024

Nufarm collaborates with bp on biomass oil technology for future bioenergy applications

New agreement with bp that aims to accelerate the production of yet another lower-carbon plant-based biofuel feedstock to help meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 12 December 2024

Azelis partners with AAK for personal care in South Korea

Azelis will distribute AAK’s complete range of emollients for Personal Care in South Korea

Opinion
Opinion | 11 December 2024

Industry 4.0 enhancing operational efficiency and carving a path to sustainability: S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India

Transitioning to a circular model could lead to substantial energy savings and a potential reduction of around 3 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually

Startups

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals
Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals
Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push
Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push
India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups
India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups
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Chemical

NOCIL fires up ₹Rs. 250 crore chemical plant in Gujarat
NOCIL fires up ₹Rs. 250 crore chemical plant in Gujarat
Zydex Paints champions breathable surfaces at AAA Conclave 2026
Zydex Paints champions breathable surfaces at AAA Conclave 2026
ACC and OSHA forge powerful new alliance to boost worker safety nationwide
ACC and OSHA forge powerful new alliance to boost worker safety nationwide
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Petrochemical

Axens selected as technology licensor for America First Refining facility in Texas
Axens selected as technology licensor for America First Refining facility in Texas
Grupa Azoty sells GA Polyolefins for PLN 1.183 billion to Orlen
Grupa Azoty sells GA Polyolefins for PLN 1.183 billion to Orlen
Afreximbank powers Dangote Refinery with $2.5 billion in landmark deal
Afreximbank powers Dangote Refinery with $2.5 billion in landmark deal
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Energy

Linde to build major industrial gas facility in Garysburg
Linde to build major industrial gas facility in Garysburg
INOXAP commissions its first ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in Tamil Nadu
INOXAP commissions its first ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in Tamil Nadu
QatarEnergy’s landmark $10 billion+ Golden Pass LNG project hits first production milestone
QatarEnergy’s landmark $10 billion+ Golden Pass LNG project hits first production milestone
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Digitization

BASF champions ‘Authentic’ beauty in shift away from digital perfection
BASF champions ‘Authentic’ beauty in shift away from digital perfection
BASF–Sevnce alliance signals bold leap into smart, robot-driven chemical manufacturing
BASF–Sevnce alliance signals bold leap into smart, robot-driven chemical manufacturing
DCW leaps into AI-driven operations with Brabo Platform rollout
DCW leaps into AI-driven operations with Brabo Platform rollout
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Report
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion
Electrolysers: Powering the green hydrogen revolution
Electrolysers: Powering the green hydrogen revolution
Green hydrogen in India - from policy to action: Ajay Mathur, Professor, School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi & Former Director General, International Solar Alliance
Green hydrogen in India - from policy to action: Ajay Mathur, Professor, School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi & Former Director General, International Solar Alliance

Interviews
Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group
Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group
Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals
Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals
Investing in double-efficiency electrolysers to fuel the green transition: Suresh C. Agasti, Business Head (SVP), TKIL Industries
Investing in double-efficiency electrolysers to fuel the green transition: Suresh C. Agasti, Business Head (SVP), TKIL Industries

Videos
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth