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Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

Indian Peroxide to develop 400 TPD caustic soda plant at Dahej

Nuberg EPC appointed as PMC and EPC contractor, bringing global chlor-alkali and green energy expertise

General
General | 19 December 2025

Bahrain hosts landmark 19th GPCA Annual Forum under royal patronage

The 19th Annual GPCA Forum reflects our industry’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive leadership

People
People | 19 December 2025

Clariant honors Prof Zhang Tao with National Catalysis Achievement Award at NCC 2025

The award recognizes Prof. Zhang’s exceptional contributions to catalysis research, including pioneering work in single-atom catalysis and sustainable chemical processes

R&D
R&D | 19 December 2025

SABIC launches first fluorine-free polycarbonate resin to boost medical device safety

The NP resin portfolio, indicated by its UL746G-certified prefix, equips manufacturers across industries to meet increasingly stringent regulatory and performance standards

Technology
Technology | 19 December 2025

ABB tapped to electrify Vulcan Energy’s landmark Lionheart Lithium Project in Germany

ABB will act as main electrical contractor, handling the design, engineering, manufacture, testing, and delivery of electrical systems across the Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau

General
General | 19 December 2025

Orbia triples US battery electrolyte production with Madison Facility expansion

The Madison plant has become a key U.S. source for small- and medium-batch battery electrolytes

General
General | 19 December 2025

BASF to acquire India’s vegetable seed firm Noble Seeds

New Delhi-based Noble Seeds, founded in 2004, has earned a reputation for breeding and supplying hybrid seeds across key crops

Technology
Technology | 19 December 2025

ystral expands in India with new Bangalore facility, boosting team & local production

The expansion includes a larger technical and service team and increased local procurement

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 19 December 2025

VOC Port Authority inducts 60 tonnes bollard pull tug M.T. Ocean Alliance

The new Indian-built tug, constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Udupi, delivered in December 2025, boasts a bollard pull (BP) capacity of 60 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 498 GT

R&D
R&D | 19 December 2025

BASF and Adama sign agreement to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology

Gilboa-based formulations for wheat in Great Britain expected in 2027, followed by broader European launches in 2029

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

UPM’s Leuna biorefinery begins production, launching new era for bio-based markets

Once fully operational, the €1.275 billion facility will produce 220,000 tonnes annually of advanced biochemicals derived from sustainably sourced hardwood

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

AkzoNobel pumps €50 million into US aerospace coatings expansion

The Waukegan site produces a wide range of aerospace coatings, including primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and pre-treatment coatings, and houses its own color center

Policy
Policy | 19 December 2025

Europe faces chemical industry collapse as Chinese imports flood market: Ratcliffe

Between 2022 and 2027, 90 chemical plants have either closed or announced plans to shut, wiping out nearly 25 million tonnes of production capacity

General
General | 19 December 2025

Ecolab bolsters high-tech footprint with acquisition of Ovivo Electronics

The deal merges Ovivo Electronics’ advanced ultrapure water solutions with Ecolab’s global water, digital, and service capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

AFRY to design Kemira’s sustainable activated carbon plant in Sweden

Activated carbon, a byproduct of industrial processes like water treatment, plays a crucial role in removing micropollutants

People
People | 19 December 2025

BP names Meg O’Neill as next CEO as Murray Auchincloss steps down

O’Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy, has led the Australian company since 2021

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 19 December 2025

Brenntag secures exclusive Nitric Acid deal with Henan Yongchang for Australia & New Zealand

The deal not only strengthens Brenntag’s supply chain but also expands access to Henan Yongchang’s portfolio of nitrate derivatives

Digitization
Digitization | 19 December 2025

Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin

The Borstar Digital Twin program leverages the company’s proprietary Borstar technology for polyethylene and polypropylene production to maximize plant efficiency

Recycling
Recycling | 19 December 2025

Borealis powers EU project to turn plastic waste into high-value materials

Project ELECTRO is reshaping the future of recycling by developing electrified thermochemical processes that convert mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

Tata Chemicals International to acquire 100% stake of Novabay for €25 million

With a current capacity of approximately 60,000 tons and potential to expand to 100,000 tons, Novabay is well-positioned for growth

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