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Opinion
Opinion | 07 October 2025

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Unlocking efficiency in chemical manufacturing

McKinsey’s research suggests that IIoT can raise productivity in process industries by up to 20% while cutting maintenance costs by as much as 40%

General
General | 06 October 2025

Clariant rejects allegations from BP, ExxonMobil over ethylene cartel

Clariant firmly rejects the allegations and will adamantly defend its position in the proceedings

General
General | 06 October 2025

PLASTICS and SPE to merge by end-2025

SPE will become a division of PLASTICS, governed by an Executive Committee modeled after SPE’s current leadership structure

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 06 October 2025

SI Group partners with Azelis to expand EMEA distribution network

New collaboration will expand SI Group’s customer reach complementing its long-standing partnership with Brenntag

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 06 October 2025

BASF achieves mechanical completion of steam cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund site

World-scale site is on track for commissioning and full operational start-up by the end of 2025

Sustainability
Sustainability | 06 October 2025

Sudarshan Chemical achieves Bureau Veritas' ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement

The certification covers Sudarshan's procurement practices related to the manufacture and dispatch of pigments

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2025

INEOS confirms closure of two essential chemicals plants at Rheinberg site

Unlike the US, which has imposed strong tariffs to block the flood of cheap chemicals from Asia, many made using discounted Russian oil & gas, Europe continues to leave its markets wide open

Sustainability
Sustainability | 06 October 2025

TotalEnergies and Veolia ink MoU for energy transition, circular economy

This cooperation will benefit the entire industry through the scaling up of innovative processes

People
People | 06 October 2025

Novopor appoints Rajendra Sahu as CEO

Prior to joining Novopor, he was CEO of Navin Fluorine International's CDMO business

Gas
Gas | 06 October 2025

INOX Air Products starts building Rs. 500 crore specialty gas hub in Dholera for semiconductor industry

Plan is to boost gas purification capacities, build import-linked supply chains, and deploy advanced logistics & packaging solutions

Battery
Battery | 06 October 2025

Toray to sell remaining stake in Hungarian battery separator film JV to LG Chem

Toray originally held 50% of that company

Digitization
Digitization | 06 October 2025

MGL implements Salesforce to enhance customer experience

The initiative aims to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and enable greater transparency through cutting-edge digital solutions

People
People | 06 October 2025

UPL appoints Sarah Dewes as Country Head for New Zealand

As Country Head, she will lead the UPL team, driving commercial strategy, strengthening operations, and continuing to build a high-performing, people-first culture

R&D
R&D | 06 October 2025

Deepak Nitrite inaugurates next-gen R&D Centre to accelerate innovations in chemistry

Spread over a 5-acre green campus in Vadodara, Deepak Research & Development Centre (DRDC) 2.0 is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories and pilot plants to support testing and experiments

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 06 October 2025

Siemens unveils next-gen EV charging system Sicharge Flex

The new system features industry-leading power density and flexible dispenser options that can be configured to suit any site or operational need

General
General | 06 October 2025

Elessent acquires Sulphurnet to boost global reach and filtration expertise

Sulphurnet brings deep expertise in sulfur purification and filtration

Recycling
Recycling | 05 October 2025

Borealis upgrades Integra site for recycled polypropylene

The upgrade includes the installation of Borealis' proprietary Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology

General
General | 05 October 2025

ARLANXEO to close synthetic rubber plant in France

The Port Jerome site has remained in a structurally loss-making position

Ammonia
Ammonia | 05 October 2025

CF Industries delivers first low-carbon ammonia to Europe

CF Industries expects to produce approximately 1.9 million tons of VACI-certified low-carbon ammonia on an annual basi

Technology
Technology | 05 October 2025

Topsoe to license technology to Sandpiper Chemicals for production of blue methanol plant

The project, when operational, will produce 3,000 MTPD of blue methanol.

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