Technology
Technology | 07 May 2026

L&T wins major Odisha coal-to-ammonia order in push for India’s energy security

The contract covers the development of a Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate plant on a Lump Sum Turnkey basis under LSTK Package-4, with full single-point responsibility

Sustainability
Sustainability | 07 May 2026

PLA microplastics break down safely in Indian soil: Govt-affiliated study finds

The results show a steep decline in contamination levels, with particles dropping from 287 per kilogram to just 18 per kilogram by day 180

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

DuPont Q1 2026 net sales up by 4% to $ 1.68 billion, upgraded full-year guidance

Operating performance also improved, with operating EBITDA increasing to $414 million, up 15%, and margins expanding to 24.6%, a 230-basis-point gain

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Celanese to shut Singapore nylon plant in global strategic overhaul

Outlines strategic nylon uplift initiatives for global engineered materials business

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Arkema posts steady Q1 2026 as specialty growth offsets soft demand in West

Growth was particularly strong in key high-value markets, with “superior YoY growth of ~15% in key attractive markets namely batteries, sports, 3D printing and healthcare

R&D
R&D | 07 May 2026

BASF marks 20 years of refrigeration ester excellence in Shanghai

Next-generation synthetic esters offer both biodegradability and low carbon footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

LANXESS backs 2026 guidance amid subdued Q1 and lingering market weakness

Conflict in the Middle East alters market conditions

General
General | 07 May 2026

Merck opens €20 million semiconductor metrology hub in France to power AI chip boom

Strengthens Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and the company’s role as a key supplier to the global semiconductor industry

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Hawkins expands Midwest water treatment push with aqua-chem acquisition

Aqua-Chem supplies water treatment products for commercial pools, including chemistry, equipment, and servicing

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Lone Star to acquire DOMO Chemicals’ engineered materials biz in major specialty polymers deal

The transaction spans the full Engineered Materials division, including three European manufacturing sites

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Orion posts mixed Q1 results as pricing pressure weighs on revenue

The decline reflected an 11% drop in pricing and a 1% unfavorable mix, partially offset by 2% volume growth and 6% favorable FX impact

Chemical
Chemical | 07 May 2026

Chemours posts steady Q1 2026 sales as Opteon growth and pricing gains offset volume

The company posted Net Sales of $1.4 billion, up slightly from the prior-year quarter, supported by stronger pricing and currency gains

General
General | 07 May 2026

Celanese reports stronger first quarter as sales rise, cash flow outlook lifted

Celanese delivered $214 million in operating profit, $275 million in adjusted EBIT, and $455 million in operating EBITDA

Chemical
Chemical | 06 May 2026

SRF posts strong Q4 FY26 with 7% revenue growth and sharp profit gains

Defers Rs. 490 crore BOPP project amid market shift

Chemical
Chemical | 06 May 2026

Clariant IGL makes a bold sustainability play at ChemExpo 2026

The company showcased high-performance reactive emulsifiers—Emulsogen CPA 100XS and Emulsogen CPN 100XS—designed for polymeric binders

Chemical
Chemical | 06 May 2026

BASF bets big on Hyderabad with new global hub boosting India’s strategic clout

The hub will operate under “BASF Global Business Services Private Limited,” expanding the company’s worldwide service delivery network and anchoring critical Finance and HR functions in India

General
General | 06 May 2026

Revvity posts solid Q1 growth; announces strategic China divestiture

The company also announced a major portfolio shift, planning to divest its Immunodiagnostics business in China, a unit that generated approximately 6% of its fiscal 2025 revenue

Chemical
Chemical | 06 May 2026

LANXESS's breakthrough resin technology cuts PFAS in industrial wastewater by 99.9% in field trial

A full-scale field trial at fluorochemicals producer Chemours Netherlands B.V. in Dordrecht has now demonstrated its effectiveness in real industrial conditions

Technology
Technology | 06 May 2026

Durr unveils next-gen car painting robot aimed at cutting costs & boosting precision

The EcoRP4 succeeds the six-axis EcoRP E/L x33iC robot and is purpose-built for standardized, high-throughput painting lines.

Energy
Energy | 06 May 2026

INEOS and Shell forge Gulf energy alliance to accelerate high-margin offshore growth

The agreement brings INEOS Energy into a 21% working interest across a portfolio of assets tied to the Appomattox hub

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