Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2026

Perpetual Next taps Bilfinger to advance €1 billion biomethanol project in Delfzijl

The Delfzijl development forms a central part of the company’s ambition to establish large-scale production of biomethanol from residues

General
General | 17 September 2026

Plastic production cap could drive up costs, Oxford Economics study finds

Under the modeled scenarios, targeted collection and recycling policies would generate 33.6 million metric tons of additional recycling

Battery
Battery | 17 September 2026

GBM and LiBEST move to build ex-China graphite supply chain

The companies will evaluate GBM’s materials for potential commercial supply, product development and qualification

R&D
R&D | 17 September 2026

Elsevier and LG AI Research turn chemistry hidden in scientific images into searchable data

For researchers, the change could reduce the need to manually inspect documents when searching for compounds, structures and other chemical evidence

Opinion
Opinion | 17 September 2026

Advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation, precision delivery, and circular bioeconomy: Dr. Mohana Krishna Reddy Mudiam, Director, IPFT

Technologies such as nanoencapsulation, nanoemulsions, and controlled-release delivery systems can protect sensitive bioactive compounds, improve their stability, and ensure their gradual release over time

General
General | 16 September 2026

GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to convene industry leaders in Saudi Arabia

The two-day conference is set to bring together senior industry executives, researchers, academics and government officials to discuss how companies can strengthen innovation cultures

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Durr launches EcoRS Generation 2 robot platform for paint shop applications

The standardized platform can reduce complexity throughout the equipment lifecycle by simplifying system planning, spare-parts management, maintenance, and service

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 September 2026

Shell starts production at new grease manufacturing plant in Indonesia

The facility can produce grease in multiple packaging formats, including drums, pails and fluid bags

Digitization
Digitization | 16 September 2026

Yokogawa wins orders for automation systems on world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier

The orders position Yokogawa to support the development of Japan’s emerging hydrogen supply chain

Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials | 16 September 2026

HORIBA India marks 20 years, shifts focus from manufacturing to global innovation

The company says its next phase of growth will centre on expanding R&D capabilities and positioning India as a strategic innovation hub for the HORIBA Group

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Shell, Fraunhofer IKTS & AVL join forces to advance next-generation e-SAF 5echnology

Shell will contribute its Shell XTL Process, drawing on decades of experience with gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Siemens launches ‘Meet at the Machine’ initiative to accelerate manufacturing productivity

The initiative is intended to address that gap by creating a continuous digital thread linking engineering, programming, virtual validation and machine execution

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 September 2026

PFAS regulations split EU & US as ‘Forever Chemicals’ face growing scrutiny

Critics have warned of potential economic consequences, particularly for industries where viable alternatives remain unavailable.

People
People | 16 September 2026

Ramesh Vaze, SH Kelkar Chairman and Master Perfumer, passes away at 85

A Master Perfumer, Vaze devoted much of his professional life to advancing the art and science of perfumery in India

General
General | 16 September 2026

dsm-firmenich teams up with Boltz to accelerate AI-driven ingredient discovery

The partnership will produce exclusive AI models trained on decades of dsm-firmenich expertise in sensory science

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2026

Stahl launches Senoprint metallic coatings portfolio worldwide

The portfolio is designed to offer a more cost-effective alternative to traditional foiling

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2026

India Pesticides secures regulatory approvals for agrochemical products in UK and Argentina

These developments align with IPL’s broader initiative to build out its international business

Technology
Technology | 16 September 2026

Praj Industries and Gevo partner to commercialize Bio-IBA technology for diesel blending in India

Praj will lead the commercialization of Bio-IBA technology in India, with exclusive rights to deploy the technology in the country

Battery
Battery | 16 September 2026

Exide India and Germany's ExCom partner to expand industrial battery footprint across Europe

ExCom GmbH will serve as the central commercial and technical interface for regional customers

People
People | 15 September 2026

Deepak Group appoints former OPaL MD Gurinder Singh as President of New Business

Prior to this placement, he served as the Managing Director of ONGC Petro additions Limited

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