R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Henkel launches Customer Application Center in Bengaluru

The new facility will serve as a collaborative innovation hub to co-develop, test, and validate advanced adhesive and thermal management solutions for next-generation electronics manufacturing

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Brenntag opens Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center in Shanghai

The facility enables activities such as emulsion structure analysis, surfactant foam performance evaluation, hair combing force testing, skin analysis, and laundry performance testing

Technology
Technology | 18 March 2026

Thyssenkrupp Nucera lands FEED contract for 260 MW green hydrogen project in India

The electrolysis specialist will develop a concept for the seamless integration of Alkaline Water Electrolysis into the plant infrastructure of the Indian-based company Juno Joule Green Energy Private Limited

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Amyris expands Brazil operations with new production line

The line unlocks new agility to meet growing demand for specialized molecules and production at commercial-scale volumes

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Syngenta vets $130 million on AI-powered future of farming with new UK mega lab

The investment signals a major push into AI-driven science

General
General | 18 March 2026

Pesticide Myths vs Reality: CropLife India pushes back as debate heats up in India

Farmers typically apply just 0.3–0.6 kg per hectare—far below the 2–4 kg used across much of Europe, around 13 kg in China and over 10 kg in parts of East Asia

Digitization
Digitization | 18 March 2026

AVEVA and NVIDIA team up to power next-gen AI factories

AVEVA and NVIDIA are creating a new approach to digital twin deployments

R&D
R&D | 18 March 2026

Clariant unveils next-gen crop solutions at CAC 2026 in Shanghai

The high-performance polymeric dispersant offers superior stabilization, reliable crystal growth control, and excellent tolerance to electrolytes and hard water

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 March 2026

Syensqo partners with ENGIE Solutions to slash CO2 at Clamecy Site

The new biomass boiler will replace natural gas-based steam production with low-carbon biomass steam, reducing reliance on fossil fuels

Chemical
Chemical | 18 March 2026

India's chemical industry poised for $255 billion boom by 2030: McKinsey

Despite global headwinds, India's chemical industry set to outpace GDP growth driven by ‘high-growth arenas’

Ammonia
Ammonia | 17 March 2026

Reliance inks $3 billion green ammonia sales deal with Samsung C&T

The agreement sets a new benchmark in the global energy landscape

Chemical
Chemical | 17 March 2026

BASF to showcase next-gen plastic additives at Chinaplas 2026

The additive works in synergy with BASF light stabilizers to dramatically increase the resistance of PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin-based plastics to UV radiation and heat

Gas
Gas | 17 March 2026

Eni strikes gas in Libya with two major offshore discoveries

The acquired data indicate the presence of a high-quality reservoir

People
People | 17 March 2026

LyondellBasell names insider David Dennison to lead investor relations

Dennison brings nearly three decades of industry experience and has been with LyondellBasell since 2007

Energy
Energy | 17 March 2026

Neste launches world’s largest facility for liquefied waste plastic in Finland

The facility can process up to 150,000 tons of LWP annually, producing high-quality feedstock for the plastics and chemicals industry

Opinion
Opinion | 16 March 2026

Exploring the multiverse of hydrogen energy technologies: Dr. Balaji Rengarajan, Senior Scientist, ARCI- Centre for Fuel Cell Technology

This analysis reveals that the hydrogen multiverse will likely expand along three main axes such as decarbonisation, diversification and digitisation & control

Opinion
Opinion | 16 March 2026

Adapting hydrogen derived fuels in ships: Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Agency, JM Baxi Marine Services

While pure hydrogen is a clean fuel, it is difficult to use in shipping because of it has low volumetric energy density, requiring massive tanks that reduce cargo space

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2026

German chemical industry in the red as war risks and weak economy deepen pressure: VCI

The war in Iran is creating fresh risks for global supply chains

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2026

BASF sells Softex business to GOVI CAST in strategic portfolio move

The Softex portfolio includes calcium and ammonium stearate dispersions used primarily as anti-tack and mould-release agents in glove manufacturing

Battery
Battery | 16 March 2026

POSCO Future M bets big on Vietnam with KRW 357 billion graphite anode plant

POSCO Future M is establishing an overseas plant for artificial graphite anode materials as part of its drive to expand global orders

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