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

General

General | 11 May 2026

India’s tech revolution takes centre stage as ICC Convention maps AI & infra future

The convention also underscored the growing urgency around technology-led industrial transformation

People

People | 11 May 2026

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair

Jukes will work closely with the Board and leadership team to maintain strategic oversight and ensure continuity as the business enters its next phase of transformation

Startups

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

India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups

India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups

Chemical

Zeon Corp to expand Mizushima plant capacity in major push for C5 business strength

Zeon Corp to expand Mizushima plant capacity in major push for C5 business strength

UPM bolsters bio-based chemicals push with Avantium Ray Technology IP acquisition

UPM bolsters bio-based chemicals push with Avantium Ray Technology IP acquisition

Galaxy Surfactants posts resilient FY26 despite global disruptions with EBITDA at Rs. 497 cr

Galaxy Surfactants posts resilient FY26 despite global disruptions with EBITDA at Rs. 497 cr

Petrochemical

Asahi Kasei to streamline Mizushima Works by 2030 & exit select petrochemical derivatives

Asahi Kasei to streamline Mizushima Works by 2030 & exit select petrochemical derivatives

SK Innovation posts strong Q1 2026 profit

SK Innovation posts strong Q1 2026 profit

LANXESS join forces with HPCL to boost aviation and industrial lubricants in India & SAARC

LANXESS join forces with HPCL to boost aviation and industrial lubricants in India & SAARC

Energy

Linde posts strong Q1 2026 growth as earnings, margins and cash flow climb

Linde posts strong Q1 2026 growth as earnings, margins and cash flow climb

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect

Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab

Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab

Digitization

Ketjen and Imubit team up to deliver real-time AI catalyst intelligence for refineries

Ketjen and Imubit team up to deliver real-time AI catalyst intelligence for refineries

GCPC 2026: ICN to host session on

GCPC 2026: ICN to host session on "Plant Automation & Industry 4.0" on May 14

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

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

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