Technology
Technology | 04 April 2026

Nextchem wins key SAF project in Indonesia

The plant is set to produce 60,000 tonnes of SAF annually

Chemical
Chemical | 04 April 2026

Cabot Sanmar to boost fumed silica production with new India expansion

This investment is intended to double the current manufacturing capacity to meet rising domestic demand across various industries

People
People | 04 April 2026

Ambrish Dixit appointed CEO of Best Value Chem

Dixit has earlier worked with Jubilant Agro Sciences Ltd.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 April 2026

Syensqo powers historic Artemis II launch as humanity edges vack to the Moon

Syensqo, a key industry partner, confirmed its advanced technologies played a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the spacecraft’s propulsion systems

Chemical
Chemical | 03 April 2026

Daikin launches chemical arm in India to boost fluorochemical business

The new company will manage sales, technical support, and marketing for Daikin’s fluorochemical products

Digitization
Digitization | 03 April 2026

DCW leaps into AI-driven operations with Brabo Platform rollout

The Brabo Platform provides real-time performance visibility, flags anomalies before they escalate, and delivers deep diagnostic insights

Sustainability
Sustainability | 03 April 2026

Mitsui Chemicals secures ISCC PLUS certification for ACTCOL

The company emphasized its commitment to expanding environmentally responsible solutions

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 April 2026

EU moves to reinforce carbon market; boosts support for Ukrainian deep tech

The Commission proposed an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve Decision that will halt the invalidation of allowances above 400 million

Chemical
Chemical | 03 April 2026

Henkel acquires Swiss adhesive maker ATP from Arsenal Capital Partners

ATP Adhesive Systems produces engineered adhesive tapes for medical, electronics, automotive, and construction markets, serving customers across Europe and North America

Energy
Energy | 03 April 2026

TotalEnergies and Masdar launch $2.2B renewable energy powerhouse in Asia

The partnership comes as electricity demand in Asia surges, aiming to deliver solar, wind, and battery storage projects at unprecedented scale and speed

People
People | 03 April 2026

Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer takes helm as SABIC CEO ahead of 50th anniversary

Alfaqeer was appointed by SABIC’s Board of Directors in March, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh

Chemical
Chemical | 02 April 2026

Briefs: Unitop Chemicals and Poddar Pigments

Unitop Chemicals commissions 15000 MTPA ethoxylation capacity

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 02 April 2026

India inks landmark deal for green ammonia in fertilizer shift

he bidding process discovered highly competitive prices, ranging from Rs. 49.75 – Rs. 64.74 per kg, significantly lower than international benchmarks (approx. Rs. 110 per kg)

Recycling
Recycling | 02 April 2026

India mandates 40% recycled content in food packaging

Move aimed at triggering major shift away from virgin plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 02 April 2026

Sumitomo Chemical moves ahead with major plastics business shake-up

The move follows a previously disclosed agreement involving Mitsui Chemicals and Idemitsu Kosan Co, signalling a coordinated push among Japan’s chemical heavyweights to streamline operations and strengthen competitiveness in a challenging global market

Sustainability
Sustainability | 02 April 2026

Archroma bets big on sustainable denim at Kingpins Amsterdam

Archroma is also pushing circularity further upstream

Gas
Gas | 02 April 2026

INOXAP commissions its first ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in Tamil Nadu

Aims to Strengthen India’s semiconductor and solar ecosystem with indigenised 6N Ultra-High Purity Liquid Oxygen supply

Regulatory
Regulatory | 02 April 2026

India exempts pesticide packaging from mandatory recycled content targets in 2026 Plastic Rules

This is expected to ease compliance concerns for the crop protection industry while ensuring safety standards are maintained

Regulatory
Regulatory | 02 April 2026

India waives customs duty on key petrochemical imports amid West Asia conflict

Exemption will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components, other manufacturing segments and provide relief to consumers of final products

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 02 April 2026

Green Graphite Technologies and Rain Carbon Canada advance domestic EV battery supply chain

Currently, over 90% of battery-grade graphite is imported from China, creating supply chain and environmental challenges for North American automakers and battery manufacturers

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