Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 05 January 2026

Everfuel makes global energy history with first green hydrogen grid balancing

The achievement marks a milestone in demonstrating how green hydrogen production can actively support electricity systems

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

Tohoku University scientists unlock fullerene’s battery potential

The team developed a covalently bridged fullerene framework, Mg₄C₆₀, demonstrating that carbon can store lithium in a completely new and far more stable way

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

SIBUR Innovations R&D Center hits major milestone ahead of schedule

Procurement of equipment and materials is also complete, with a localization rate exceeding 70%

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 05 January 2026

Indorama Corporation acquires major Chinese fertilizer producer

Anyang Nitrogen Fertilizer, based in Henan Province, is a major producer of urea

People
People | 05 January 2026

Mike Raddosich assumes role of Syensqo CEO

Mike brings deep industry knowledge and a strong track record of operational excellence

General
General | 05 January 2026

Syensqo completes sale of oilfield chemicals business

Closing advances Syensqo’s pure play specialty strategy

Battery
Battery | 05 January 2026

Waaree Energy secures ~Rs. 1,003 crore to build 20 GWh gigafactory for lithium-ion cells and battery pack

This funding round supports the previously announced capital expenditure (Capex) of approximately Rs. 10,000 crore

People
People | 04 January 2026

Nazhat J. Shaikh assumes additional charge of CMD at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers

Ms. Shaikh, who previously served as Director (Finance), holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 04 January 2026

INOX Air Products launches India’s first LNG-fuelled cryogenic tanker

The cryogenic tanker is powered by a 450-litre Kryopower LNG fuel tank

R&D
R&D | 04 January 2026

From Net-Zero to Viksit Bharat: IMI Kolkata anchors global conversation on India’s growth

What began as a call for papers quickly scaled into a global exchange of ideas

General
General | 04 January 2026

Adani Enterprises launches third public NCD issue

This third NCD issuance marks another step in our journey to broaden access to India's capital markets

General
General | 04 January 2026

Grupa Azoty Polyolefins files €2.98 billion arbitration claim against Hyundai Engineering over delayed project

The claim demands payment of contractual penalties for delays

Technology
Technology | 04 January 2026

Saipem scores two major offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia with Aramco

The second, CRPO 165, set for 12 months, includes subsea interventions at the Marjan field

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

Berkshire Hathaway seals $9.7 billion deal for chemical powerhouse OxyChem

The deal brings OxyChem’s extensive US, Canadian, and Latin American operations under the Berkshire umbrella

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 04 January 2026

HPCL commissions RUF at its 15 MMTPA Visakh refinery

With the commissioning of RUF, the Nelson Complexity Index of Visakh Refinery improves to 11.6

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

FMC India launches insecticide Tirracto for sugarcane

This combination provides a broad-spectrum defense, targeting pests through both systemic and contact action

People
People | 04 January 2026

Ashok Panjwani honored with 2025 APO National Award

Panjwani has been selected for the APO National Award for Productivity Advocates, for his contributions in policy, strategic thinking, leadership

General
General | 04 January 2026

HPCL inaugurates SAF demonstration plant at Visakh refinery

The initiative integrates bio-feedstock up to ASTM-permitted limits using existing refinery infrastructure

People
People | 04 January 2026

Castrol India appoints Saugata Basuray as Interim CEO

Basuray is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience within the Castrol and bp ecosystem

People
People | 04 January 2026

Pravin Saraf appointed as MD & CEO of EESL

Saraf possesses deep expertise in managing large-scale Indian and global operations

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