General
General | 06 January 2026

Neo Performance Materials settles European patent dispute with Solvay Subsidiary

Under the settlement, Neo will pay Rhodia €7.1 million in the first quarter of 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Moeve and Pretium Renovables are partnering to develop a potential six new biomethane plants in Spain

Each plant is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by roughly 14,600 tons annually

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

ECHA takes charge of EU’s new chemical safety overhaul

ECHA will spearhead the development of a common data platform on chemicals, streamline assessments, and strengthen collaboration to better protect human health and the environment

Technology
Technology | 06 January 2026

Element Solutions completes acquisition of EFC, launches new “specialties” segment

We expect the segment to grow in the mid-single digits with adjusted EBITDA margins in excess of 20%

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 06 January 2026

India’s first LC-MAX unit goes live with integrated AI-led intelligence at HPCL’s Visakh Refinery

Developed and patented by CLG in 2012, LC-MAX converts the bottom of the barrel into high-value distillates, achieving up to 93% vacuum residue conversion, while driving operational excellence and sustainability across HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Chemfab Alkalis commissions latest generation INEOS electrolyser

The capex invested on this project is Rs. 57 crore approximately funded through internal accruals

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 January 2026

EPA tightens endangered species safeguards for antimicrobial pesticides

EPA officials say the guidance is intended to strengthen environmental safeguards and improve consistency in how endangered species concerns are handled across pesticide reviews

Battery
Battery | 05 January 2026

KPI Green Energy bags major govt order for 445 MW battery storage projects in Gujarat

The award was issued through a tariff-based competitive bidding process under Phase-VII of the Standalone BESS programme

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

Hydrogen’s climate promise could be undermined by unexpected atmospheric effects, new study warns

Scientists caution that hydrogen (H₂), while not a greenhouse gas itself, interacts with methane, ozone, and water vapor in the atmosphere in ways that can indirectly warm the planet—potentially negating its environmental benefits

Gas
Gas | 05 January 2026

QatarEnergy and Egypt ink pact to boost LNG supply

QatarEnergy and EGAS sign agreement to supply up to 24 LNG cargoes to Egypt for the summer of 2026

Start-up
Start-up | 05 January 2026

India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups

The reform will provide “early momentum to early starters or beginners of StartUp projects as well as promising innovators and entrepreneurs

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 05 January 2026

New Delhi hosts Chintan Shivir to bolster farmer-centric fertilizer policies

The Department of Fertilizers focuses on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 January 2026

NEXTCHEM unveils state-of-the-art plastic upcycling plant in Bedizzole

The Bedizzole plant is capable of producing over 40,000 tons of recycled polymers per year

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 05 January 2026

Everfuel makes global energy history with first green hydrogen grid balancing

The achievement marks a milestone in demonstrating how green hydrogen production can actively support electricity systems

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

Tohoku University scientists unlock fullerene’s battery potential

The team developed a covalently bridged fullerene framework, Mg₄C₆₀, demonstrating that carbon can store lithium in a completely new and far more stable way

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

SIBUR Innovations R&D Center hits major milestone ahead of schedule

Procurement of equipment and materials is also complete, with a localization rate exceeding 70%

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 05 January 2026

Indorama Corporation acquires major Chinese fertilizer producer

Anyang Nitrogen Fertilizer, based in Henan Province, is a major producer of urea

People
People | 05 January 2026

Mike Raddosich assumes role of Syensqo CEO

Mike brings deep industry knowledge and a strong track record of operational excellence

General
General | 05 January 2026

Syensqo completes sale of oilfield chemicals business

Closing advances Syensqo’s pure play specialty strategy

Battery
Battery | 05 January 2026

Waaree Energy secures ~Rs. 1,003 crore to build 20 GWh gigafactory for lithium-ion cells and battery pack

This funding round supports the previously announced capital expenditure (Capex) of approximately Rs. 10,000 crore

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