Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Covestro plans major Antwerp rejig putting up to 260 jobs at risk

This major restructuring is driven by mounting losses, global oversupply and intensifying competitive pressure on Europe’s chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Symrise opens Singapore Scent Creative Center to accelerate fragrance innovation in Asia

The new center brings together Consumer Fragrance, Fine Fragrance and Oral Care expertis

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 16 October 2026

Nissan Chemical sets up China subsidiary to strengthen semiconductor materials supply

The company’s first capital contribution of RMB 89 million (approximately JPY 2.1 billion) is scheduled for October 15, 2026

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2026

Aramco’s China partnership hits historic milestone as Liaoning enters commissioning

The milestone comes as Aramco marks 35 years since its first crude oil shipment to China

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Indonesia’s CA-EDC project nears finish line as Danantara, INA & Chandra Asri seal deal

Construction had reached approximately 80% completion as of September 2026

Energy
Energy | 16 October 2026

SABIC puts partnerships at the heart of energy growth at Riyadh Congress

Alfaqeer, CEO and Executive Board Member, highlighted how partnerships can accelerate development and unlock growth across the energy industry

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Nouryon showcases Biocide Solutions as Europe tightens rules for disinfecting cleaners

Nouryon says its ingredients have demonstrated efficacy against bacteria, yeasts and enveloped viruses

General
General | 16 October 2026

Europe’s farm productivity stalls as Bayer warns of growing innovation gap with global rivals

The report warns that Europe’s agricultural competitiveness is under growing pressure just as climate change threatens to inflict heavier losses on farmers

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2026

Dhanuka Agritech launches Tembotrax herbicide for weed control in maize and sugarcane

Tembotrax is a systemic herbicide for maize and sugarcane that controls narrow and broadleaf weeds, helping farmers reduce early-season weed competition and protect crop yield potential

General
General | 15 October 2026

CropLife India urges precision farming as weakest monsoon since 2015 raises Rabi risks

Industry body urges farmers to prioritise seed treatment, targeted sowing practices, regular field scouting & genuine protection products

R&D
R&D | 15 October 2026

Solstice to invest $49 million in Buffalo R&D expansion

The investment will establish a next-generation innovation platform at the company's Buffalo research campus

Chemical
Chemical | 15 October 2026

Tosoh set to take full control of HDI monomer joint venture, secures supply for new plant

Tosoh and Asahi Kasei supply raw materials and other inputs to Nanyo Kasei

R&D
R&D | 15 October 2026

Six of eight tech clusters advance to phase 2.0 as “National Technology Accelerators”, says PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood

He urged all eight clusters to adopt gamification of STEM subjects, inspired by the Pune City S&T Cluster’s Gamification of Chemistry initiative

General
General | 15 October 2026

Aeroflex Industries to invest Rs 202 crore in capacity expansion by March 2028

Targets Rs 550 crore in additional revenue

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 15 October 2026

Fujifilm invests $18 million to expand US semiconductor materials production

Fujifilm already holds a leading global market share in copper interconnect CMP slurries

Battery
Battery | 15 October 2026

Dow launches VOLTRICELL battery materials platform to boost performance

VOLTRICELL marks Dow’s first materials platform specifically designed to support optimal electrochemistry inside battery cells

Chemical
Chemical | 15 October 2026

Aclara completes engineering for $494 million US rare earths plant eyeing 2027 construction start

Aclara has expanded Project Dynamo beyond its original focus on dysprosium and terbium separation

R&D
R&D | 15 October 2026

DST includes advanced chemicals, petrochemicals, and material technologies to $12 billion RDI Scheme

The inclusion of this new sector unlocks essential, transformative opportunities for long-term financing and refinancing

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 October 2026

TERI and TKIL Industries ink MoU for green technology, sustainability

The conversation highlighted the need to build a robust hydrogen ecosystem through pilot projects

Ammonia
Ammonia | 15 October 2026

Everllence lands first commercial PARSYN order for AM Green’s India ammonia project

AM Green is transforming its traditional natural gas-based ammonia and urea complex into a state-of-the-art green ammonia facility

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