Recycling
Recycling | 19 December 2025

Borealis powers EU project to turn plastic waste into high-value materials

Project ELECTRO is reshaping the future of recycling by developing electrified thermochemical processes that convert mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 19 December 2025

Tata Chemicals International to acquire 100% stake of Novabay for €25 million

With a current capacity of approximately 60,000 tons and potential to expand to 100,000 tons, Novabay is well-positioned for growth

General
General | 18 December 2025

Kaynes Semicon partners with Mitsui & Co. and AOI Electronics to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem

This collaboration is a leap forward in our mission to build high-value semiconductor capabilities in India

Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

Loop Industries India JV awards engineering contract to Toyo for Infinite Loop India

The facility is designed to produce 70,000 metric tonnes of 100% recycled PET resin annually to serve the global packaging and textile markets

People
People | 18 December 2025

Devendra Kumar Ray appointed COO of Insecticides (India)

With 38 years of rich experience, Ray has consistently delivered excellence across CDMO and CRAMS businesses

Ammonia
Ammonia | 18 December 2025

CMB.TECH invests in Chinese ammonia supply

In the first phase of the CEEC Songyuan project, approximately 158,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia will be produced annually

Battery
Battery | 18 December 2025

NavPrakriti targets 150+ partnerships to build Eastern India’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery recycling network

Industry estimates show India’s lithium battery demand is expected to skyrocket from just 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2023 to 139 GWh by 2035

Technology
Technology | 18 December 2025

IGS boosts efficiency and cuts costs at India’s mega refinery with advanced asset protection

IGS supported the refinery with online Hot-tek service repairs and the application of Cetek high-emissivity coatings to improve fired heater performance

General
General | 18 December 2025

Calderys launches new Odisha facility, boosts India’s refractory production

Full-scale production is slated for the second half of 2026

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 December 2025

Birla Carbon receives Platinum rating by EcoVadis

It reflects the company’s continued leadership in embedding sustainability across its operations, innovation, and value chain

General
General | 18 December 2025

PlastIndia Foundation organises roadshow in Ahmedabad for PLASTINDIA 2026

The ‘Bharat Next’ roadmap, targeting a national plastics industry valuation of $50 billion by 2026 was also unveiled on the occasion

General
General | 17 December 2025

Ion Exchange India bags Rs. 205 crore orders

The contract awarded by INOX Solar amounts to approximately Rs. 110 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to double U.S. & Japan carbon fiber output

This strategic move leverages existing facilities in Tokai and Sacramento to meet growing needs for lightweight, high-strength materials

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 17 December 2025

Brenntag acquires UK-based distributor Airedale Group

Airedale Group operates a facility in the UK which will complement Brenntag’s infrastructure and enhance its portfolio and service offering within the UK and beyond

Battery
Battery | 17 December 2025

POSCO Future M partners with U.S.-based Factorial to develop solid-state battery technology

Synergy expected between POSCO Future M’s competitiveness in cathode/anode materials and Factorial’s battery cell technology

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Honda adopts bio-based plastic Durabio for mini passenger EV

Durabio is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

BASF sells optical brightener business to Catexel

Catexel is expanding its portfolio in the detergent industry

Gas
Gas | 17 December 2025

QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair

Buzwair has built a strong reputation in the helium industry

General
General | 17 December 2025

Arbitration will be closed for Borealis - Kallo PDH2 project

Borealis maintains its position that the termination of the contracts was carried out in accordance with the contractual provisions and applicable law

Technology
Technology | 17 December 2025

Wood exceeds $1 billion in 2025 Middle East contract wins

Wood has seen a near 20% increase in awards compared to 2024

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