Digitization
Digitization | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: ICN to host session on "Plant Automation & Industry 4.0" on May 14

Speakers are: Dr. Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Bhanu Gupta, Vice President – Digital & Analytics, DCM Shriram; Ronak Kabra, Vice President - Zone Operations Head, Aarti Industries; Nishu Singh, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Technology
Technology | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: Session on Corrosion Control Technologies, New Products & Development to discuss new frontiers in corrosion control

Speakers are C.B. Bhardwaj, Executive Director & Chief of Operation, Cohizon Life Sciences; Pravindan Gadhavi, Cluster Head- U85, Superform Chemistries Ltd.; A. S. Sarma, General Manager & Group Technical Services Head, Deepak Nitrite; Avinash G. Pinglikar, General Manager- Works, Crystal Crop Protection; Varun Pruthi, Head – Business Development & Sales, Jindal Stainless; Yadavendra Shalgaonkar, General Manager - Tube Sales, Alleima India; and Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: ICN organises session on "Process Safety Excellence in High Hazard Chemical Operations" on May 14

Speakers are: Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra, Director, Zodiac Tank Container Terminals, (A Samsara Group Company); M. Ananth Baliga, Director, Pragna Consultants; Anurag Varshney, AVP - Manufacturing, DFPCL; Mitesh Desai, Site Head – Dahej, NOCIL; D. D. Vaishnav, General Manager (O&M), TDI-II Dahej Unit, GNFC; Somnath Sarkar, Deputy General Manager - HSE & Fire, ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL); and Vijay Vasudeva, Sr. Vice President & Head of Operations, Epigral

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: ICN organises session on “Effective Waste Management & Eco-friendly Processes” on May 14

Speakers are: Dr. Mahesh Patel, Founder & CEO, Pragna Group of Industries; Vrajesh Parikh, Executive Director (Technical), Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals; Devendra Kumar Ray, Chief Operating Officer, Insecticides (India) Ltd.; Lalkrishna Sahani, Unit Head, Shiva Performance Materials; Rushi Shah, Corporate Lead EHS, Intas Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Shrikant J. Wagh, Provost, UPL University of Sustainable Technology; and D. K. Rana, VP - Operation, Sudarshan Chemicals

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: Session on "Optimizing Plant Operations for Efficiency and Sustainability" set to redefine chemical industry standard

Speakers are: Rajesh Patil, Chief General Manager, Complex Head – Dahej, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.; Ankit Patel, Executive Director, Bodal Chemicals; Himanshu K. Shukla, President & Unit Head, Grasim Industries (Chemical Division); Dr. Shrutikant Agnihotri, Site Head, Dai-ichi Karkaria; Chirag Modi, Senior GM & Plant Manager (VCM/PVC), Reliance Industries Ltd., Dahej; Kavishwar Kalambe, Vice President - Technical Manufacturing, Crystal Crop Protection; Vivek Darji, Site Head, Quaker Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.; Kailash Sharma, Site Head, Perstorp Industries Pvt. Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2026

Specialty Chemicals’ power shift: From manufacturing scale to orchestration & control

This shift is enabling a new breed of players positioned between manufacturers, suppliers, and end customers

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2026

Indicus launches Neote luxury interior emulsion

The brand aims to fuse advanced paint technology with tradition-led design

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 May 2026

EU tightens water pollution rules in sweeping overhaul

As new contaminants added to monitoring lists

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 May 2026

Aramco posts $33.6 bn Q1 profit as geopolitical turmoil tests global energy markets

A major driver behind the strong quarter was the rapid expansion of throughput on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline

Chemical
Chemical | 11 May 2026

Nippon Paint bets big on experiential retail in India

Launches 4th NEO Homes store in Bengaluru

Recycling
Recycling | 11 May 2026

Nouryon unveils breakthrough additive to boost recycled plastic performance

The product, Perkadox PM-60ST-GR, is an organic peroxide additive aimed at tackling a long-standing barrier in plastics recycling

Chemical
Chemical | 11 May 2026

SK Minerals & Additives ramps up capacity with major Khanna expansion in Punjab

The company has acquired an additional 10 acres of land to fuel its next phase of growth, with a sharp focus on scaling up flame-retardant and polymer compounding products amid rising demand from both domestic and international markets.

Technology
Technology | 11 May 2026

Worley wins key feasibility role on St George’s Brazil rare earths and nobium project

St George has already defined a “world-class” mineral resource of niobium and rare earth elements at Araxá

Digitization
Digitization | 11 May 2026

IBM and Aramco forge AI alliance to drive industrial transformation across Saudi Arabia

The announcement was unveiled at THINK Boston, IBM’s global flagship event, attended by IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and Aramco Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology Sami Al Ajmi

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 11 May 2026

CHARBONE opens first US hydrogen hub in Albany

CHARBONE says the site is a cornerstone in its broader strategy to build a decentralized, demand-driven supply network for critical industrial gases across North America.

General
General | 11 May 2026

Ecovyst posts strong Q1 2026 surge

The company posted net income of $5.7 million, reversing a $8.1 million loss in the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EBITDA surged 87% to $39.8 million

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 11 May 2026

Nel ASA unveils breakthrough electrolyser platform aiming to slash green hydrogen costs

The company announced the commercial launch of its next-generation pressurized alkaline electrolyser system

General
General | 11 May 2026

UAE unleashes $49 billion industrial push in major sovereignty drive amid global uncertainty

ADNOC added further momentum with $54.4 billion in procurement opportunities and planned projects

Technology
Technology | 11 May 2026

Loop Chemicals licenses Sandia ammonia breakthrough to reshape fertilizer and fuel production

The aim is to decentralize manufacturing and reduce dependence on traditional, capital-heavy ammonia plants

Chemical
Chemical | 11 May 2026

Eurofragance targets emotions market with immersive fragrance showcase at BeautyIstanbul

The installation explores four universal emotions through fragrance creations spanning multiple consumer categories

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