Chemical
Chemical | 27 March 2026

Prasol Chemicals gets SEBI nod for Rs. 500 crore IPO

The company plans to utilize the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards repayment/prepayment of borrowings, funding capital expenditure for expansion of manufacturing facilities

Chemical
Chemical | 27 March 2026

IndianOil and Godrej Chemicals sign MoU for co-development of indigenous lubricant additives

Both companies will work together on the co-development of lubricant additives designed to meet evolving market requirements

People
People | 27 March 2026

Prof. G. D. Yadav felicitated with prestigious Sir P. C. Ray Award

Prof. Yadav’s selection is a testament to his pioneering work in green chemistry, catalysis, and sustainable industrial processes

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

LANXESS raises prices for inorganic pigments

This move comes in response to significantly higher costs in particular for energy, critical raw materials, and logistics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

Econic and Changhua Chemical launch world’s first commercial CO2-based polyols plant in China

The new plant, located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, will produce approximately 80,000 tons of Carnol in 2026, with plans to scale production to over one million tons in the coming years

Technology
Technology | 26 March 2026

Nextchem wins major circular economy projects in Africa & Asia

The projects will transform post-consumer and post-industrial polyolefin end-of-life materials into high-quality compounded r-polymers, matching the technical performance of virgin equivalents

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

Orica settles $170M CF litigation, moves to strengthen US explosives footprint

Orica says it has maintained customer supply through its global manufacturing and supply network

Energy
Energy | 26 March 2026

Technip Energies joins Verso Energy in groundbreaking French eSAF project

The initiative marks a significant step in building a European e-fuels value chain

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 26 March 2026

KBR wins FEED contract for world’s first commercial liquid hydrogen terminal in Amsterdam

Slated to begin operations by 2030, the terminal will handle both gaseous and liquid hydrogen while managing LCO₂ for reuse or permanent storage abroad

General
General | 26 March 2026

Econotherm breaks into Asian refining market with heat pipe contract in Thailand

The deal marks Econotherm’s first entry into the Asian refining market and its eighth commercial refinery reference overall

General
General | 26 March 2026

Fenesta Conclave draws 1,650 architects across 25 cities, sparks nationwide design dialogue

The discussions highlighted the need for deeper collaboration to build smarter, more context-responsive spaces

Technology
Technology | 26 March 2026

MAIRE lands $50M refinery overhaul mandate in Trinidad & Tobago

The project’s first phases will focus on identifying critical upgrade and refurbishment needs across the complex

Battery
Battery | 26 March 2026

India’s battery boom faces reality check: Supply gaps, import dependence threaten clean energy push

Domestic manufacturing capacity stands at ~150–180 GWh, with only ~40–50 GWh expected to be operational soon

Chemical
Chemical | 26 March 2026

Syensqo unveils AI-developed coffee peptide for scalp care

These peptides were produced via enzymatic digestion and combined to create a multifunctional ingredient

General
General | 26 March 2026

Brenntag launches first VDA-certified AdBlue facility in Asia Pacific

AdBlue is essential across multiple sectors

Policy
Policy | 26 March 2026

India accelerates rare earth and lithium exploration, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnet to reach 5,000 tonnes by 2030

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 26 March 2026

Government drives green hydrogen expansion and strengthens clean energy transition: Sripad Yesso Naik

Under NGHM, the government has introduced incentive schemes for electrolyser manufacturing, incentive schemes for green hydrogen production, demand aggregation for green ammonia, and demand aggregation for green hydrogen in refinery sector

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 26 March 2026

India commissions 8,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity

The discovered costs of green hydrogen through competitive bidding are Rs. 397 per kg (inclusive of 18% GST) for supply to the refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 26 March 2026

500 drones distributed under Namo Drone Didi Scheme

The government has approved ‘Namo Drone Didi’ as Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 1,261 crores for the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for providing drones to the selected women SHGs for providing rental services to farmers for application of fertilizers and pesticides

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 26 March 2026

Manuchar acquires South Africa’s CJP Chemicals to expand African footprint

The move strengthens Manuchar’s presence in South Africa and advances its strategy to expand its chemical distribution platform across high-growth markets

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