People
People | 29 December 2025

Cefic salutes Ilham Kadri as presidency ends, names BASF CEO successor

Her presidency is widely seen as one of the most influential in recent years, reshaping how policymakers view industrial needs across Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 29 December 2025

Bayer launches new insecticide promising fast, extended flea beetle control in canola

The product combines two active ingredients — deltamethrin and flupyradifurone — delivering dual modes of action designed to provide rapid knockdown and extended protection

R&D
R&D | 29 December 2025

Indovinya unveils new formulation platform to accelerate biopesticide adoption

As biopesticides gain momentum as a sustainable alternative to conventional agrochemicals, technical and application challenges continue to slow wider adoption

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 29 December 2025

Mantel launches major carbon capture project in Canada

The project aims to capture roughly 60,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually while generating 150,000 tonnes of high-pressure steam

Technology
Technology | 29 December 2025

CB&I to acquire Petrofac’s asset solutions biz

The deal also supports CB&I’s diversification into integrated services, extends customer relationships, and opens new opportunities in international markets

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 December 2025

Lhyfe targets explosive growth, doubling 2025 revenues amid green hydrogen boom

Sales surged from €1 million in 2023 to €5 million in 2024

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 December 2025

HDF Energy and ABB join forces to power next-generation zero-emission ships

The fuel cell system is designed to serve a wide range of vessels, from passenger ferries and cruise ships to container ships

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 December 2025

Spanish researchers unveil molecular “switch” for clean hydrogen production

At the molecular level, the vanadium cluster acts as a stable, reversible electron reservoir.

General
General | 29 December 2025

UPL bags the ‘Best Patent Portfolio’ award at CII Industrial IP Awards 2025

UPL currently holds over 3,000 granted patents globally, with approximately 4,400 pending applications pending

General
General | 29 December 2025

GRE Renew Enertech receives in-principle BSE SME listing approval

The company plans to utilise a portion of the IPO proceeds to develop a 7.2 MW AC ground-mounted solar power project

Sustainability
Sustainability | 29 December 2025

Garuda Aerospace conducts ESG awareness workshop

The workshop aimed to build awareness around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 28 December 2025

Coromandel International launches water-soluble fertilizer ‘Fertinex’

This patented innovation uses specialized molecules to facilitate communication between plant roots and beneficial soil microorganisms

R&D
R&D | 28 December 2025

ONGC inks MoU with IIM Nagpur to accelerate green energy drive

The partnership will focus on key areas including renewable energy integration, energy storage, biofuels, green hydrogen, ESG and sustainability frameworks

Policy
Policy | 27 December 2025

Performance report of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in 2025

Public sector oil marketing companies have set up 1,064 energy stations across the country as of 1st November, 2025

Energy
Energy | 27 December 2025

Thermal plants’ biomass shortfall driven by supply challenges: APP

The industry continues to face challenges such as insufficient supplier capacity, high rejection rates due to moisture or volatile matter, and the absence of OEM-validated solutions

People
People | 27 December 2025

Hindustan National Glass & Industries appoints Rakesh Mehta as COO - North

Mehta will oversee facilities across locations, focusing on supply chain optimization, production efficiency, and market expansion for clients in pharmaceuticals, liquor, beverages, and food sectors

General
General | 27 December 2025

Laxmi Organic says Lote Plant fully compliant with green norms

The company said its Lote facility at the Lote Parshuram Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) operates in full compliance with Indian environmental, safety and regulatory standards and has held all statutory approvals since inception

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 27 December 2025

Mosaic to sell Carlsbad Potash Mine for $30 million, exit New Mexico operations

Mosaic will receive $20 million in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus $10 million in deferred payments to be made in three equal annual installments beginning in 2029

General
General | 27 December 2025

WABAG named preferred EPC partner for major Saudi sewage project

The Hadda ISTP will be developed under a 25-year Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model

General
General | 27 December 2025

MAIRE completes transfer of 7.9% stake in NEXTCHEM to Azzurra SPV

Following the transaction, MAIRE remains the clear majority shareholder in NEXTCHEM with an 82.1% stake

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