Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 05 June 2026

Azelis deepens Arxada partnership in France

Targets industrial biocides and coatings market

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

USA Rare Earth locks in $1.6 billion US government backing in landmark CHIPS deal

The package includes up to $277 million in direct federal funding and up to $1.3 billion in senior secured loan capacity under the CHIPS Act

General
General | 05 June 2026

Sasol invests €60M to expand advanced materials push in Germany

The project will debottleneck and expand Sasol’s existing Advanced Materials alumina operations

General
General | 05 June 2026

Celanese shuts South Korea plant and shifts production to China & India in Asia rejig

The company said it is moving to strengthen supply reliability and streamline operations after years of investment in advanced compounding capabilities worldwide

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 June 2026

Orion launches circular carbon black production in China as global scale-up accelerates

The China ramp-up builds on Orion’s claim of industry leadership in circular carbon black

General
General | 05 June 2026

ABB bags contract to power India’s first green transition electric tugs

The project marks a significant milestone in India’s drive to decarbonize port operations and modernize its harbor fleet

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

Beckers expands in India with new Nagpur resin plant to boost capacity

Commercial production is set to begin in Q3 2026, with output gradually scaling up to around 9,000 metric tons of polyester resins per year, with further capacity expansion planned

Renewable
Renewable | 04 June 2026

GACL signs major CleanMax captive renewable energy deal in Gujarat

The landmark project will combine 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Carlyle wins EU nod for BASF coatings takeover with key asset sale

The approval is therefore conditional on Carlyle selling Nouryon’s global polysulfides business

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

BASF deepens ties with Encina to accelerate global circular chemicals expansion

The deal also creates a framework for BASF to participate in future global project opportunities, including potential equity investments

General
General | 04 June 2026

Saint-Gobain exits HKO insulation textiles business in strategic portfolio shift

The assets have been acquired by a fund managed by DUBAG Group

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Sandvik to sell additive manufacturing unit to Mimir in strategic portfolio shake-up

The unit produces metal powders used in additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, hot isostatic pressing, and specialized controlled-expansion alloys for advanced industrial applications

Energy
Energy | 04 June 2026

Statkraft seals power deal with Elkem to secure Norway’s industrial output through 2037

The deal covers a total volume of 1,534 GWh, reinforcing long-term industrial certainty for one of Europe’s key materials producers

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

OPCW and Malaysia lead hands-on training to boost chemical weapons inspection readiness in Asia

The three-day programme focused on inspection preparedness, practical implementation, and closer cooperation with industry — all aimed at ensuring toxic chemicals are used strictly for peaceful purposes.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 04 June 2026

CBC India joins Nisso Chemical India to mark inauguration of new warehouse in Bhiwandi

CBC India was honoured with special appreciation from Nisso Chemical India

Battery
Battery | 04 June 2026

EAS Batteries brings ultra-high-power LFP cell to market

Using Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile electrolyte breakthrough

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Nissan Chemical bets on global growth with new herbicide plant in India

The latest investment is designed to create a stable, long-term supply platform for Ryzonic, a novel herbicide discovered by Nissan Chemical

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Mitsui Chemicals expands MR lens material production to meet surging global demand

MR by Mitsui Chemicals has become the de facto global standard for high-refractive-index lens materials, widely used in premium eyewear products

Renewable
Renewable | 04 June 2026

Suzlon 2.0: Targets 10 GW annual renewable energy sales & 70 GW AUM by FY31

The company expects its growth to be driven by maintaining approximately 40% market share in India's wind energy market

Recycling
Recycling | 04 June 2026

Chemco secures FSSAI nod for food-grade rPET bolstering India's circular packaging push

The FSSAI approval comes at a critical time for India's packaging sector as mandatory recycled-content targets

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