Chemical | 30 April 2026
BASF defies market headwinds with resilient Q1 2026 performance
EBITDA before special items reaches €2.4 billion in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €2.5 billion)
EBITDA before special items reaches €2.4 billion in Q1 2026 (Q1 2025: €2.5 billion)
The company also noted that its internal cost-cutting drive is beginning to show impact
More than 75% of refined cobalt is currently processed in China
India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports
The proposed partnership, still in its early evaluation stage, is aimed at strengthening Thailand’s petrochemical supply chain
Partners with Lummus Technology for process technology and licensing, and Xytel India for detailed engineering
The on-site facility is expected to be commissioned in 2028, in line with DTL's polycarbonate plant
Launches TTEP as new flexgen heavyweight
The global specialty chemicals major said Group revenue rose around 2% organically in the three months to 31 March 2026
Biocarbon is one of the most important levers available for reducing emissions from silicon production
Flags 30 billion yen impairment hit
Aims to accelerate next-gen chip materials development
Worley will deliver a brownfield cogeneration facility with integrated post-combustion carbon capture
Growth was driven by higher selling prices, positive currency translation, and strong performance in aerospace and Latin American architectural coatings
PFE-compliant Gen III LFP cathode material targets US market
The company aims to replace fragmented, multi-layered systems with a tightly integrated ecosystem spanning sourcing, manufacturing, and research
The deal delivers licensing, a process design package, and technical services for the facility
Crucially, it reduces tar precursors by up to 20%—a breakthrough that significantly lowers fouling, one of the most persistent challenges in propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants
The agreement cements Syensqo’s role as a key materials supplier for next-generation launch systems
Sets up new plants in Germany and China
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