General
General | 19 March 2026

SABIC unveils next-gen automotive materials at PIAE 2026

SABIC is showcasing these innovations alongside a range of specialty materials aimed at advancing automotive part design, enhancing performance, and promoting circularity while reducing emissions

General
General | 19 March 2026

Clariant unveils breakthrough beauty innovations at China fair

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is debuting a new natural active from blue-biotech, clinically proven to outperform traditional hyaluronic acid mixes

Recycling
Recycling | 19 March 2026

Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel launch major titanium recycling initiative

In these cells, the anode relies on pure titanium to resist the corrosive effects of chlorine

Energy
Energy | 19 March 2026

Anaergia expands biomethane projects in Northern Italy, boosting contract value by C$17 million

The changes raise the total contracted value from approximately C$68 million to C$85 million

Chemical
Chemical | 19 March 2026

Croda opens new manufacturing facility in Dahej, India

The facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Henkel launches Customer Application Center in Bengaluru

The new facility will serve as a collaborative innovation hub to co-develop, test, and validate advanced adhesive and thermal management solutions for next-generation electronics manufacturing

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Brenntag opens Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai

The facility enables activities such as emulsion structure analysis, surfactant foam performance evaluation, hair combing force testing, skin analysis, and laundry performance testing

Technology
Technology | 18 March 2026

Thyssenkrupp Nucera lands FEED contract for 260 MW green hydrogen project in India

The electrolysis specialist will develop a concept for the seamless integration of Alkaline Water Electrolysis into the plant infrastructure of the Indian-based company Juno Joule Green Energy Private Limited

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Amyris expands Brazil operations with new production line

The line unlocks new agility to meet growing demand for specialized molecules and production at commercial-scale volumes

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Syngenta vets $130 million on AI-powered future of farming with new UK mega lab

The investment signals a major push into AI-driven science

General
General | 18 March 2026

Pesticide Myths vs Reality: CropLife India pushes back as debate heats up in India

Farmers typically apply just 0.3–0.6 kg per hectare—far below the 2–4 kg used across much of Europe, around 13 kg in China and over 10 kg in parts of East Asia

Digitization
Digitization | 18 March 2026

AVEVA and NVIDIA team up to power next-gen AI factories

AVEVA and NVIDIA are creating a new approach to digital twin deployments

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Clariant unveils next-gen crop solutions at CAC 2026 in Shanghai

The high-performance polymeric dispersant offers superior stabilization, reliable crystal growth control, and excellent tolerance to electrolytes and hard water

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 March 2026

Syensqo partners with ENGIE Solutions to slash CO2 at Clamecy Site

The new biomass boiler will replace natural gas-based steam production with low-carbon biomass steam, reducing reliance on fossil fuels

Chemical
Chemical | 18 March 2026

India's chemical industry poised for $255 billion boom by 2030: McKinsey

Despite global headwinds, India's chemical industry set to outpace GDP growth driven by ‘high-growth arenas’

Ammonia
Ammonia | 17 March 2026

Reliance inks $3 billion green ammonia sales deal with Samsung C&T

The agreement sets a new benchmark in the global energy landscape

Chemical
Chemical | 17 March 2026

BASF to showcase next-gen plastic additives at Chinaplas 2026

The additive works in synergy with BASF light stabilizers to dramatically increase the resistance of PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin-based plastics to UV radiation and heat

Gas
Gas | 17 March 2026

Eni strikes gas in Libya with two major offshore discoveries

The acquired data indicate the presence of a high-quality reservoir

People
People | 17 March 2026

LyondellBasell names insider David Dennison to lead investor relations

Dennison brings nearly three decades of industry experience and has been with LyondellBasell since 2007

Energy
Energy | 17 March 2026

Neste launches world’s largest facility for liquefied waste plastic in Finland

The facility can process up to 150,000 tons of LWP annually, producing high-quality feedstock for the plastics and chemicals industry

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