Recycling
Recycling | 12 March 2026

Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries, and Genesis Energy partner to develop rPET production facilities in Africa

This partnership combines the complementary strengths of three industry leaders to advance the PET value chain in Nigeria

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 12 March 2026

Asahi Kasei installs 1MW hydrogen electrolyzer at Finland’s first commercial refueling station

The project will serve as a case model for the potential of hydrogen utilization in cold climates and the mobility industry

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ICC Outlook Conference 2026: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis pitches new policy to turn state into global chemicals hub

I invite the Indian Chemical Council to work with the Government of Maharashtra to formulate a policy for the chemical industry that defines the sector’s future in the state, the Chief Minister said

Gas
Gas | 12 March 2026

Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone for BPCL’s Rs. 3,685 crore CGD projects in Nilgiris and Erode

Under this project, BPCL plans to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to approximately 8,84,777 households, along with connections to over 200 commercial establishments and industrial customers

Gas
Gas | 12 March 2026

Reliance to maximise LPG production at Jamnagar re

At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority

Energy
Energy | 12 March 2026

Ecolab announces global 10-14% energy surcharge

Since the end of 2025, oil prices have increased close to 60%, while natural gas prices have risen sharply across global markets, including nearly 80% in Europe

People
People | 12 March 2026

James T. Hackett named Fluor Chairman as David Constable sets retirement

Hackett brings extensive governance experience and a deep knowledge of global markets

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Syngenta exits Paraquat business, closing UK plant

Syngenta will continue to assess future investment opportunities at the site to enable the production of advanced solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Hyspec Chemicals inks MoU with Gujarat Govt to manufacture specialty chip chemicals

This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s capabilities in ultra-high-purity process chemicals for semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Aarti Industries lands $150 million supply deal with agrochemical major

AIL has adequate capacities to meet this requirement and thus this contract supports AIL to attain higher capacity utilisation and volumes without incremental capex

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

PPG unveils fast-curing, low-VOC waterborne primer for structural steel

The company announced the debut of PPG Aquacron Waterborne Shop Primers

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

hubergroup Chemicals launches high-reactivity oligomer to boost UV-curing performance

UHVPI-222200 acts as a highly efficient amine synergist for Norrish Type II photoinitiators

Sustainability
Sustainability | 11 March 2026

ARLANXEO’s Texas plant bags key sustainability certification, expanding global eco portfolio

The certification allows the facility to manufacture ISCC PLUS-certified elastomers using the mass balance approach

Technology
Technology | 11 March 2026

KT-Kinetics Technology completes Rijeka Refinery upgrade project

The ambitious project introduced a new delayed coking unit designed to process heavy residue, eliminate fuel oil production, and boost refinery efficiency

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

Syensqo unveils game-changing innovation in crop protection formulations

The new product promises to tackle long-standing challenges in the industry by delivering superior crystal growth inhibition

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

BASF launches BPS- & BPA-free PPSU for food-contact applications ahead of EU ban

The Ultrason P portfolio aligns with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190, which bans bisphenols in food-contact materials, with transition periods ending by January 2028

R&D
R&D | 11 March 2026

Covestro & Fraunhofer UMSICHT launch pilot plant to turn foam waste into high-purity MDI

The initiative is a major leap toward transforming appliance and construction insulation waste into high-purity re-aniline for MDI

Energy
Energy | 11 March 2026

Sidara completes acquisition of UK's Wood Group

Wood will retain its own brand and operate as a standalone business

General
General | 11 March 2026

ExxonMobil set to move its legal home to Texas

ExxonMobil board unanimously backs move from New Jersey to Texas

Gas
Gas | 11 March 2026

Linde to build major industrial gas facility in Oshkosh

The air separation unit will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon

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