Technology
Technology | 20 June 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde boosts IGSAS ammonia output 13% after major converter revamp

A recent performance test confirmed a 13% increase in production, restoring the plant’s original nameplate capacity of 1,200 mtpd of ammonia,

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

BASF unveils breakthrough fungicide Adapzo Active with new mode of action classification

Chemically known as flufenoxadiazam, Adapzo Active is the first-ever histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor in the industry

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Reliance O2C powers through global oil shock as margins tighten but growth holds firm

Decades of investment in feedstock diversity, gasifier infrastructure, and operational discipline paid off when global systems came under strain

Energy
Energy | 20 June 2026

Reliance accelerates green energy push with mega clean power buildout

The first phase of a 40 GWh battery energy storage system and cell giga-factory is nearing commissioning, with equipment already delivered on-site

Energy
Energy | 20 June 2026

India–Germany green energy push gains momentum

As experts call for faster renewable transition to secure energy future

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Novyte and Chemvera partner to commercialize AI-designed specialty chemical for polymer industry

The partnership will focus on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of a high-value specialty chemical

General
General | 20 June 2026

Birla Carbon doubles down on South America

Birla Carbon will highlight its latest technologies and sustainability-focused solutions at Expobor 2026,

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Lubrizol and Polyhose launch advanced medical tubing plant in Chennai

The new facility will produce precision extruded medical tubing used in minimally invasive medical devices

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Cosmo Films launches premium synthetic paper for high-end digital printing market

The launch aligns with the growing momentum in India's synthetic paper market

General
General | 20 June 2026

INOX and ITM Baroda launch semiconductor skilling centre to train next-gen manufacturing workforce

The centre, to be established at ITMBU’s Paldi Campus in Vadodara, will train students and professionals in orbital welding and process piping—skills

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

Evonik to slash 3,200 jobs in sweeping restructuring amid intensifying cost pressures

The measures will impact all business and administrative units worldwide.

General
General | 19 June 2026

Durr lands major Volkswagen Autoeuropa paint shop contract with low-carbon tec

The result is lower paint usage, reduced overspray and additional energy savings through lower air-treatment requirements

General
General | 19 June 2026

Kakinada SEZ signs MoU with Blue Ocean Biotech boosting investment momentum

The agreement underscores the increasing investor confidence in Kakinada SEZ

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

FMC and Corteva strike herbicide deal to expand access to next-gen weed control tech in Americas

This agreement ensures that more growers across the Americas will have access to rimisoxafen

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

hubergroup unveils low-tack UV offset inks to tackle changing print demands

The new formulations are designed to help printers maintain consistent quality and production efficiency

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 June 2026

Evonik launches commercial production of circular silica after landmark certification in Turkey

The move expands the company’s portfolio of certified circular silica products

General
General | 18 June 2026

AkzoNobel teams up with Disney to turn beloved characters into color

The collection features 16 character-inspired palettes, each made up of two carefully selected shades drawn from fan favorites across Disney, Pixar, MARVEL and Star Wars

General
General | 18 June 2026

Siegfried opens major API manufacturing facility in Germany

The expansion adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity, significantly strengthening Siegfried’s position among the world’s leading CDMOs for small-molecule drug substances

Battery
Battery | 18 June 2026

GEON commissions 2.88 GWh battery storage project at Khavda in 5 months

The facility is now fully commercially operational

General
General | 18 June 2026

WE Soda loses bid as EPO upholds Solvay patent in soda ash recycling dispute

The upheld patent protects Solvay’s proprietary method for treating and recycling purge streams generated in the production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate

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