Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2026

Corrosion in oil and gas systems demands integrated chemical strategy, experts warn

Protection strategies typically rely on chemical inhibitors that form a protective film on the metal surface

Battery
Battery | 18 June 2026

ABB launches Proteus PV & BESS portfolio as utility-scale renewables surge

The new portfolio is aimed at supporting the next wave of large-scale clean energy buildout

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2026

Nobian launches fully electrified salt plant in Mariager boosting capacity, cutting emissions

The result is a more energy-efficient process that reduces overall energy use and cuts CO₂ emissions

Policy
Policy | 18 June 2026

EU strikes deal to overhaul chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers rules

Negotiators also agreed revisions to the recently updated CLP Regulation

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 18 June 2026

Ucore and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas forge strategic rare earth supply chain alliance

The companies also intend to work together under Ucore’s Global Partnership Initiative with the Government of Canada

Digitization
Digitization | 18 June 2026

Hexaware bets £25 million on UK AI push set to create 1,200 jobs

The investment was among a series of international commitments announced by the UK Government at the G7 Summit on June 16, 2026

General
General | 18 June 2026

PPG renews WorldSkills Europe partnership to power next gen auto paint talent at EuroSkills

The agreement keeps PPG firmly embedded in one of Europe’s biggest vocational skills platforms

Technology
Technology | 18 June 2026

Honeywell powers Brazil SAF push with modular Ecofining tech deal for Acelens Bahia plant

The move comes as global SAF demand is expected to surge to nearly 500,000 barrels per day over the next decade,

Recycling
Recycling | 18 June 2026

N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox form 50:50 Li-ion battery recycling JV

The project is targeting a total capacity of up to 40,000 tonnes per annum of shredding and 20,000 tonnes per annum of hydrometallurgical processing

General
General | 17 June 2026

Symrise AG bags €750 million boost in refinanced credit facility

The expanded facility not only replaces the existing arrangement but also increases liquidity headroom

R&D
R&D | 17 June 2026

Oil India and CSIR join forces for high-impact energy tech push in landmark research pact

The collaboration will combine OIL’s field expertise with CSIR’s deep scientific capabilities to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective technologies for India’s evolving energy needs

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 17 June 2026

AFC backs $7 billion Dangote fertiliser push to triple output & cut Africa’s import dependence

AFC previously served as co-coordinating bank on a US$3 billion syndicated loan for the Dangote Refinery

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

Kamdhenu Paints enters premium wood coatings segment with Rs. 20 crore manufacturing investment

India's wood coatings market, valued at nearly Rs. 700 million in 2024, is projected to grow to Rs. 1.29 billion by 2030,

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

UPM Adhesive Materials cuts emissions 58% to advance climate goals ahead of schedule

UPM Adhesive Materials also intensified efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions by expanding cooperation with raw material suppliers

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

Huntsman and Olin to merge in $12.5 billion chemicals power play to create OlinHuntsman

Peter Huntsman framed the merger as a response to intensifying global competition and supply chain realignment

Technology
Technology | 17 June 2026

Johnson Matthey to power landmark South Africa e-SAF plant as green aviation project takes off

Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed technology from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for its planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) plant

Sustainability
Sustainability | 17 June 2026

Covestro leads EU project to transform chemical industry with world-first continuous bio-based aniline production

Using a tailored microorganism, these sugars are fermented into an intermediate product, which is then converted through chemical catalysis into aniline with “100% plant-based carbon

R&D
R&D | 17 June 2026

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost ceramic tech to remove toxic dyes from industrial wastewater

The breakthrough targets the growing problem of dye-laden industrial effluents contaminating rivers, lakes, and other natural water bodies

Technology
Technology | 17 June 2026

MAIRE expands circular economy portfolio with strategic metals recycling acquisition

The transaction values the two companies at an enterprise value of €17.5 million

General
General | 17 June 2026

Kemira expands North America water treatment push with Clear Water Technologies acquisition

The acquisition includes Clear Water Technologies’ service operations, customer relationships and related assets

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