Digitization
Digitization | 29 January 2026

BASF to open global digital hub in Hyderabad

The digital hub in Hyderabad strengthens BASF’s global digital setup by consolidating capabilities at a cost-efficient location and enabling faster and leaner service delivery

General
General | 29 January 2026

Birla Carbon and Kennesaw State University launch global research program at BITS Goa

In its first year, the program will offer up to 12 KSU students the opportunity to participate in collaborative research projects at BITS

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

From Raw Materials to Reforms: Chemical sector pins hopes on Budget 2026

2025 was a challenging year operationally, as global conditions shaped the sector’s performance. Oversupply, especially from China, kept prices under pressure across several commodity chains, while sluggish European demand and inventory adjustments affected export profitability

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

Potting resin secures rapid shutdown boxes in photovoltaic systems

Designed specifically for safety-critical electronics, the low-viscosity polyurethane compound combines high corrosion resistance

Chemical
Chemical | 28 January 2026

INEOS launches 70% recycled polymer for premium cosmetics packaging

The new grade, rPP1025C, is a natural-colour polypropylene homopolymer developed for thin-walled injection moulding and fibre extrusion

Energy
Energy | 28 January 2026

Syngenta inks landmark green power deal with Statkraft in Europe

Statkraft will supply green electricity indexed to the spot market, while Syngenta will receive guarantees of origin for the contracted volume

General
General | 28 January 2026

BASF weighs strategic options for trinamiX, signals possible divestments

trinamiX, which specializes in biometric imaging and mobile material analysis, operates outside BASF’s strategic priorities

General
General | 28 January 2026

Celanese announces polyamide price hike amid rising costs

Celanese noted that certain grades could see higher increases than those initially specified

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 28 January 2026

EV Group acquires majority stake in Cornelius Polska, eyeing European Expansion

The company, which employs around 28 people, reported revenues of approximately EUR 16 million in 2025

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 January 2026

US companies eye green chemistry as key to innovation, profit & growth

A majority of industry leaders plan to increase investment in green chemistry—a field focused on redesigning chemical products and processes to boost performance while reducing harm and waste

Technology
Technology | 28 January 2026

Zeeco acquires Devco Process Heaters, expanding US midstream capabilities

Zeeco now offers not only combustion equipment but also installation, field service, construction, and aftermarket solutions

R&D
R&D | 28 January 2026

Eastman & Kolmar Korea join forces to deliver biodegradable beauty breakthroughs

The collaboration will center on expanding access to Eastman’s Esmeri technology

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 January 2026

BASF Coatings unveils real-time digital tool to track carbon footprint across 120,000 products

The platform also incorporates energy data from over 30 BASF Coatings production sites

Energy
Energy | 28 January 2026

IEW 2026: Leaders stress urgent need for energy transition investment and partnerships

Urges joint action for sustainable energy future

Energy
Energy | 28 January 2026

IEW 2026: Reliable partnerships are the real strategic reserve: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber

Speaking at India Energy Week, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urges industry to be bold, look beyond volatility and seize transformative opportunities at scale

Energy
Energy | 28 January 2026

Honeywell collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to enable SAF production

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in SAF One’s plans to develop multiple SAF production units globally, including one in India

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 January 2026

CPCL Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit rises to Rs. 1,001.59 Cr

CPCL has reported total income of Rs. 19,467.40 crore during the period ended December 31, 2025

People
People | 27 January 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University to host Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai Endowment Lecture and Award 2026

Universities grow not only through buildings and syllabi, but through people, ideas, and the curiosity they nurture

Policy
Policy | 27 January 2026

Impact of India-EU Trade Agreements on Indian chemical industry

Tariff reductions (India's average 9.3% on EU goods dropping) will make EU chemicals, machinery, and plastics cheaper in India

Gas
Gas | 25 January 2026

Organic Recycling Systems bags EPC contract for CBG project in Rajasthan

ORSL will provide proprietary digester technology, full design and engineering services, and the complete execution of the project’s MEP systems

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