Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 October 2026

Briefs: Anti-dumping duty

DGTR recommends five-year dumping duty on HFC blends from China

Energy
Energy | 01 October 2026

Briefs: Juniper Green Energy, KSB and Inox Green

KSB bags $12.4 million Dangote order for 18 boiler feed pumps

M&A
M&A | 01 October 2026

European Commission clears acquisition of SABIC Europe by Aequita

The acquisition covers the European Petrochemicals activities of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation

General
General | 01 October 2026

Elkem invests NOK 260 million to upgrade Rana furnace

The project includes replacement of one of Elkem Rana’s two furnaces and its off-gas equipment

M&A
M&A | 01 October 2026

Kemira completes acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie

SIDRA Wasserchemie is a producer of coagulants with two production facilities located in Germany

Ammonia
Ammonia | 01 October 2026

GSFC invites JV partners for proposed 500,000 MTPA green ammonia project

GSFC provides ready infrastructure including a dedicated 33,000 DWT jetty with a 10.5-metre draft, an existing 8–10 km pipeline, and 30,000 MT of refrigerated ammonia storage at the Sikka Shore Terminal

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 01 October 2026

Air Liquide invests €170 million to supply ultra-pure gases for Japan semiconductor expansion

This project strengthens Air Liquide's standing as a leading partner to the local and broader Asian electronics market

M&A
M&A | 01 October 2026

AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel Pakistan to Packages Group

The deal values the Pakistani business at a total enterprise value of approximately €50 million

Recycling
Recycling | 30 September 2026

Carbios turns complex waste into T-shirts

The project demonstrates that its biorecycling technology can convert difficult waste streams into recycled polyester

Technology
Technology | 30 September 2026

MAIRE’s Tecnimont signs FEED contract for 25 MTPA Argent LNG project

Tecnimont USA will lead FEED engineering activities and provide technical support for the project’s FERC permitting process

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 September 2026

LG Chem and Volkswagen partner to drive next-generation sustainable mobility materials

The partnership will focus on using LG Chem’s ABS and engineering plastics (EP) to help reduce vehicle weight while enhancing performance

Energy
Energy | 30 September 2026

India breaks ground on first port-based e-methanol plant in Kandla

The facility is projected to produce e-methanol at around US$750 per tonne

R&D
R&D | 30 September 2026

BASF unveils new research on sustainable extraction and collagen repair and skin hydration

According to BASF, extracts produced using coconut water also showed potential benefits for epidermal cohesion and skin-barrier resilience

Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials | 30 September 2026

Covestro and puren advance circular insulation push with ISCC PLUS-certified purenit production

The move will support the development of a new purenit product with an improved environmental footprint, with market launch planned for 2027

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 30 September 2026

Canpotex unveils CA$500M Neptune investment to strengthen Canadian potash exports

Neptune is the world’s largest potash export terminal and a critical gateway for Saskatchewan potash bound for overseas markets

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2026

Briefs: Navin Fluorine International, Madhya Bharat Agro and Exide Industries

Madhya Bharat Agro starts 300 TPD phosphoric acid unit in Maharashtra

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 30 September 2026

Coal India and HURL sign MoU for coal gasification urea plant in Sindri

The collaboration focuses on harnessing domestic coal resources via gasification technology to generate synthesis gas

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2026

Briefs: Sudarshan Chemical and Neogen Chemicals

Sudarshan Chemical to buy 15.89% stake in Sudarshan Colorants for Rs. 150.76 Cr

R&D
R&D | 30 September 2026

Sher-e-Kashmir University recommends Best Agrolife’s patented ‘Tricolor’ fungicide for apple crop protection

Tricolor combines three active ingredients Trifloxystrobin, Difenoconazole, and Sulphur in a single suspension concentrate formulation

M&A
M&A | 30 September 2026

Ancora raises HB Fuller bid to $1.4 billion in renewed push for adhesives business

The activist investment firm said it is offering between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion in cash, up from its August proposal of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion

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