Chemical

Chemical | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: ICN organises session on "Process Safety Excellence in High Hazard Chemical Operations" on May 14

Speakers are: Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra, Director, Zodiac Tank Container Terminals, (A Samsara Group Company); M. Ananth Baliga, Director, Pragna Consultants; Anurag Varshney, AVP - Manufacturing, DFPCL; Mitesh Desai, Site Head – Dahej, NOCIL; D. D. Vaishnav, General Manager (O&M), TDI-II Dahej Unit, GNFC; Somnath Sarkar, Deputy General Manager - HSE & Fire, ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL); and Vijay Vasudeva, Sr. Vice President & Head of Operations, Epigral

Sustainability

Sustainability | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: ICN organises session on “Effective Waste Management & Eco-friendly Processes” on May 14

Speakers are: Dr. Mahesh Patel, Founder & CEO, Pragna Group of Industries; Vrajesh Parikh, Executive Director (Technical), Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals; Devendra Kumar Ray, Chief Operating Officer, Insecticides (India) Ltd.; Lalkrishna Sahani, Unit Head, Shiva Performance Materials; Rushi Shah, Corporate Lead EHS, Intas Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Shrikant J. Wagh, Provost, UPL University of Sustainable Technology; and D. K. Rana, VP - Operation, Sudarshan Chemicals

Chemical

Chemical | 12 May 2026

GCPC 2026: Session on "Optimizing Plant Operations for Efficiency and Sustainability" set to redefine chemical industry standard

Speakers are: Rajesh Patil, Chief General Manager, Complex Head – Dahej, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.; Ankit Patel, Executive Director, Bodal Chemicals; Himanshu K. Shukla, President & Unit Head, Grasim Industries (Chemical Division); Dr. Shrutikant Agnihotri, Site Head, Dai-ichi Karkaria; Chirag Modi, Senior GM & Plant Manager (VCM/PVC), Reliance Industries Ltd., Dahej; Kavishwar Kalambe, Vice President - Technical Manufacturing, Crystal Crop Protection; Vivek Darji, Site Head, Quaker Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.; Kailash Sharma, Site Head, Perstorp Industries Pvt. Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Chemical

Chemical | 12 May 2026

Specialty Chemicals’ power shift: From manufacturing scale to orchestration & control

This shift is enabling a new breed of players positioned between manufacturers, suppliers, and end customers

Chemical

Chemical | 12 May 2026

Indicus launches Neote luxury interior emulsion

The brand aims to fuse advanced paint technology with tradition-led design

Regulatory

Regulatory | 12 May 2026

EU tightens water pollution rules in sweeping overhaul

As new contaminants added to monitoring lists

Petrochemical

Petrochemical | 11 May 2026

Aramco posts $33.6 bn Q1 profit as geopolitical turmoil tests global energy markets

A major driver behind the strong quarter was the rapid expansion of throughput on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline

Chemical

Chemical | 11 May 2026

Nippon Paint bets big on experiential retail in India

Launches 4th NEO Homes store in Bengaluru

Recycling | 11 May 2026

Nouryon unveils breakthrough additive to boost recycled plastic performance

The product, Perkadox PM-60ST-GR, is an organic peroxide additive aimed at tackling a long-standing barrier in plastics recycling

Chemical

Chemical | 11 May 2026

SK Minerals & Additives ramps up capacity with major Khanna expansion in Punjab

The company has acquired an additional 10 acres of land to fuel its next phase of growth, with a sharp focus on scaling up flame-retardant and polymer compounding products amid rising demand from both domestic and international markets.

Technology

Technology | 11 May 2026

Worley wins key feasibility role on St George’s Brazil rare earths and nobium project

St George has already defined a “world-class” mineral resource of niobium and rare earth elements at Araxá

Digitization

Digitization | 11 May 2026

IBM and Aramco forge AI alliance to drive industrial transformation across Saudi Arabia

The announcement was unveiled at THINK Boston, IBM’s global flagship event, attended by IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and Aramco Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology Sami Al Ajmi

Hydrogen

Hydrogen | 11 May 2026

CHARBONE opens first US hydrogen hub in Albany

CHARBONE says the site is a cornerstone in its broader strategy to build a decentralized, demand-driven supply network for critical industrial gases across North America.

General

General | 11 May 2026

Ecovyst posts strong Q1 2026 surge

The company posted net income of $5.7 million, reversing a $8.1 million loss in the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EBITDA surged 87% to $39.8 million

Hydrogen

Hydrogen | 11 May 2026

Nel ASA unveils breakthrough electrolyser platform aiming to slash green hydrogen costs

The company announced the commercial launch of its next-generation pressurized alkaline electrolyser system

General

General | 11 May 2026

UAE unleashes $49 billion industrial push in major sovereignty drive amid global uncertainty

ADNOC added further momentum with $54.4 billion in procurement opportunities and planned projects

Technology

Technology | 11 May 2026

Loop Chemicals licenses Sandia ammonia breakthrough to reshape fertilizer and fuel production

The aim is to decentralize manufacturing and reduce dependence on traditional, capital-heavy ammonia plants

Chemical

Chemical | 11 May 2026

Eurofragance targets emotions market with immersive fragrance showcase at BeautyIstanbul

The installation explores four universal emotions through fragrance creations spanning multiple consumer categories

General

General | 11 May 2026

HB Fuller bets big on aerospace with new manufacturing hub

The new center will be located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is scheduled to open in early 2027

General

General | 11 May 2026

Advance Agrolife posts explosive Q4 FY26 profit surge as PAT jumps 422%

The company noted that EBITDA saw a dramatic rise, supported by improved efficiencies and integration gains

Startups

SarthhakAI wins 1st place at BuildAI organised by IndiaAI Mission and ITEL Foundation

SarthhakAI wins 1st place at BuildAI organised by IndiaAI Mission and ITEL Foundation

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals

Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push

Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push

Chemical

Himadri Q1 PAT jumps 27% to Rs 228 Cr

Himadri Q1 PAT jumps 27% to Rs 228 Cr

PPG’s excimer UV coatings win 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

PPG’s excimer UV coatings win 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

SONGWON launches new antioxidant, advancing sustainable polymer additives

SONGWON launches new antioxidant, advancing sustainable polymer additives

Petrochemical

Shalimar Paints unveils Xtra Tough Hi-Sheen for India’s toughest climates

Shalimar Paints unveils Xtra Tough Hi-Sheen for India’s toughest climates

Nippon Paint showcases advanced coil coating innovations at SMARTCOR

Nippon Paint showcases advanced coil coating innovations at SMARTCOR

GP Petroleums’ JV Amron Oil named IOCL operating partner for Pipavav Bitumen Cell

GP Petroleums’ JV Amron Oil named IOCL operating partner for Pipavav Bitumen Cell

Energy

Asia’s LNG demand slumps for second year: Wood Mackenzie

Asia’s LNG demand slumps for second year: Wood Mackenzie

EnviTec commissions Estonia’s first fully integrated biogas plant

EnviTec commissions Estonia’s first fully integrated biogas plant

TotalEnergies ships first LNG cargo from Mexico’s ECA LNG plant to Asia

TotalEnergies ships first LNG cargo from Mexico’s ECA LNG plant to Asia

Digitization

TCS expands strategic partnership with ABB to build ai-driven global network backbone

TCS expands strategic partnership with ABB to build ai-driven global network backbone

NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026 to Discuss ‘Accelerating Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation and AI’ at Session on July 9

NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026 to Discuss ‘Accelerating Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation and AI’ at Session on July 9

Rockwell Automation and Cisco join forces to power AI-driven autonomous manufacturing in India

Rockwell Automation and Cisco join forces to power AI-driven autonomous manufacturing in India

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SONGWON launches new antioxidant, advancing sustainable polymer additives

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GGRC and Tata Chemicals launch pressurised irrigation project to benefit 300 farmers in Devbhumi Dwarka

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Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion

Balancing sustainability and resilience in a changing specialty chemicals landscape: Mr. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India

Balancing sustainability and resilience in a changing specialty chemicals landscape: Mr. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India

A new awakening for Coal Gasification in India: MP Sukumaran Nair

A new awakening for Coal Gasification in India: MP Sukumaran Nair

Interviews

Fostering long-term commitment through continuous growth and purpose: Manoj Kumar Sharma, President & CHRO, Aarti Industries

Fostering long-term commitment through continuous growth and purpose: Manoj Kumar Sharma, President & CHRO, Aarti Industries

Odisha's port-led ecosystem, petchem infra positions state as India's prime industrial hub: Aboli Naravane, MD, IPICOL, Govt. of Odisha

Odisha's port-led ecosystem, petchem infra positions state as India's prime industrial hub: Aboli Naravane, MD, IPICOL, Govt. of Odisha

Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals

Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals

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NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

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NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub

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NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth