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Chemical
Chemical | 09 October 2022

Ineos styrolution launches world’s first fully bio-attributed ABS terluran eco b100

Bio-attributed versions of all Terluran® grades available as B60 and B100 versions

Opinion
Opinion | 09 October 2022

Accelerating energy transition through bioeconomy: Shishir Joshipura, CEO & MD, Praj Industries

The global energy landscape continues to be dominated by fossil fuels. Over 73% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to energy consumption.

Opinion
Opinion | 09 October 2022

Changing matrix of Indian gas sector: Prashant Vasisht, VP & Co-Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA

Domestic gas prices have been notified at US $6.1/mmbtu for H1 FY2023 and have more than doubled from the gas price of US $2.9/mmbtu for H2 FY2022.

Chemical
Chemical | 08 October 2022

Arkema starts production of fluorinated specialty solution in China

Aofan will provide Arkema with 1233zd and increase Arkema’s product availability

General
General | 08 October 2022

Elkem opens new medical grade silicones facility in South Carolina

Designed to produce high purity silicone materials that meet the MedTech and Pharma market requirements, this new 18,000 sq.ft. site features state-of-the-art ISO-certified Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms

General
General | 08 October 2022

TotalEnergies and Holcim join forces to decarbonize cement production in Belgium

Various energies and technologies will be assessed for the efficient capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) of around 1.3 million metric tons of CO2 emitted by the facility every year.

Battery
Battery | 08 October 2022

Johnson Matthey begins fuel cell recycling in China

Whilst the volume of materials for refining will be small to begin with, JM has sufficient capacity and ability to scale up its facilities to meet the demand expected over the coming years

People
People | 08 October 2022

BASF CEO Dr. Brudermüller re-elected President of Cefic

Martin Brudermüller's has been re-elected President of Cefic for another 2-years, effective immediately

Gas
Gas | 08 October 2022

Solvay Sodi plans to build a thermal processing plant for alternative fuels

The project is a key milestone on the company's journey to decarbonization and climate neutrality by 2050

Battery
Battery | 08 October 2022

LG Chem-Yonsei University partners to develop next-generation battery materials technology

Through the cooperation, LG Chem and Yonsei will conduct joint research through the establishment of an industry-academia cooperation center for battery materials to preemptively secure next-generation technology

Gas
Gas | 08 October 2022

Chevron, Calbio expand partnership on dairy biomethane fuel projects

Based on California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the RNG is carbon negative on a lifecycle basis

General
General | 07 October 2022

Solvay invests in online marketplace for composite tooling Plyable

Solvay's investment in an innovative startup will contribute to the growth of the composites industry

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2022

BASF and Hannong Chemicals to form JV for the commercial production of non-ionic surfactants

BASF will hold 51% and Hannong Chemicals 49% shareholding, in the proposed JV.

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 07 October 2022

Borealis and Verbund announce joint industrial- scale hydrogen production plan

The joint project taking place within the framework of the pan-European IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) process entails the production of green hydrogen at an industrial electrolysis plant (60 MW) using electricity from renewable sources and deionised water.

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 07 October 2022

NTPC and GE Gas Power sign MoU for demonstrating Hydrogen co-firing in gas turbines

GE Gas Power and NTPC will collaborate for feasibility to reduce carbon intensity at NTPC’s Kawas gas power plant in Gujarat

People
People | 07 October 2022

Zuari Agro Chemicals appoints Manish Malik as CFO

He has over 23 years of experience in overseeing the finance and accounting functions.

General
General | 07 October 2022

hubergroup to present new water-based portfolio at IndiaCorr Expo 2022

The HYDRO-i portfolio combines a wide colour gamut and broad field of application with sustainability.

Digitization
Digitization | 07 October 2022

LyondellBasell along with 4 value chain collaborators introduces a digital product passport solution prototype using blockchain technology

LyondellBasell's prototype uses Circularise’s traceability software to create an unique digital record or “digital twin” of a product, capable of detailing its environmental impact and recording changes in its physical lifecycle.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 07 October 2022

ChemConnect 2022: drivebuddyAI simplifies the job of drivers

Sandeep Saxena, VP – Revenue, drivebuddy AI explains how his company has innovated a homegrown digital technology to safeguard the driving process

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 October 2022

LanzaTech and Brookfield form strategic partnership with an initial $500 million commitment

Brookfield will also invest $50 million in LanzaTech to support further corporate development

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