People
People | 29 June 2026

Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey receives Paryavaran Ratna Award

He was awarded for his unwavering commitment towards environmental protection, sustainable development, responsible industrial practices

R&D
R&D | 29 June 2026

Endress+Hauser expands US footprint with two new facilities & $50.9 million investment

Endress+Hauser invested approximately €44 million in a new 9,800-square-metre facility in Greenwood, Indiana

Technology
Technology | 29 June 2026

MAIRE completes €148.2 million Ballestra acquisition to expand Nextchem's tech platform

The acquisition brings engineering expertise, industrial know-how and proprietary process technologies

Digitization
Digitization | 29 June 2026

Energy sector enters “Intelligence Age” as AI shifts from pilot projects to real-world impact: KPMG report

The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Energy, Natural Resources and Chemicals finds that energy leaders are increasingly embedding AI into day-to-day operations,

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 29 June 2026

IMCD expands Thailand footprint with Merit Solution acquisition

The acquisition expands IMCD's capabilities in additives for the plastics industry

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2026

GFL scales up refrigerant production to meet soaring global demand

Company to fully utilize its refrigerant gas entitlement under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment

Policy
Policy | 29 June 2026

India lifts curbs on non-domestic packed LPG, restores supplies to pre-crisis levels

Centre of High Technology under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been directed to issue organisation wise allocation of this enhanced C3/C4 stream for the petrochemical and other critical sectors

Sustainability
Sustainability | 27 June 2026

PPG wins top honor for breakthrough low-temperature Coating Technology at 2026 Ringier Awards

The award spotlights technologies reshaping the coatings sector through gains in performance, sustainability, and application efficiency

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

ONGC and bp expand offshore partnership with new Western Offshore Basin deal

bp has been appointed Technical Services Provider (TSP) for ONGC’s 43-block Western Offshore Basin—its most prolific offshore producing region and a cornerstone of India’s domestic crude oil and gas output

General
General | 27 June 2026

El Nino risk shifts from forecast to field as kharif sowing crosses 119 lakh hectares: CropLife India

With kharif sowing already past 119 lakh hectares, the El Niño question is moving from forecast to field

R&D
R&D | 27 June 2026

IMCD opens high-tech US innovation hub to accelerate pharma & food formulation breakthroughs

The facilities sit within IMCD’s global network of more than 80 technical centres

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

INEOS Oligomers launches high-purity hydrocarbon olefin to boost olefin performance and storage stability

The product combines high-purity DIB with butylated hydroxytoluene, a widely used antioxidant that helps limit oxidation during storage and maintain product integrity over time

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Firefighting gear gets materials upgrade as BASF polymer strengthens MSA breathing apparatus

The carbon-fiber-reinforced, impact-modified material is now proving its value in real-world emergency operations, including use by BASF’s plant fire brigade

General
General | 27 June 2026

Sandvik lands SEK 175 million order for LKAB’s new sorting plant in Sweden

The order covers cone crushers, double-deck screens, and vibrating feeders, all integrated with Sandvik’s Automation and Connectivity System

General
General | 27 June 2026

AkzoNobel partners with Genoa to safeguard historic identity through color masterplan

Under a new three-year agreement led by the company’s Sikkens brand, the initiative will establish detailed technical guidelines governing the colors and materials used in future façade restoration and redevelopment projects

Digitization
Digitization | 27 June 2026

Honeywell–MIT study: AI could slash global fuel costs by up to $225 billion

AI applications in traditional oil-based fuel production are projected to reduce global prices could decline by as much as 4.5% over the long term

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Evonik raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter earnings surge

The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of €2.0 billion to €2.2 billion, compared with its previous guidance of €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

Sasol and Topsoe to wind down Zaffra JV as SAF partnership enters new phase

The companies said the revised structure will provide greater flexibility

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 June 2026

Borouge launches “Chameleon” elastomer to boost flexibility & processing efficiency

It also opens up new formulation options in a segment where access to high-performance elastomers for demanding compounds and blends has traditionally been limited

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Advanta and Resolkem join forces to build India's high-purity solvents manufacturing platform

The venture is expected to create a significant new platform for the production of high-purity solvents

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