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Opinion
Opinion | 29 June 2025

Technological refinements are improving efficiency in the chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors: Dr V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Professor of Polymer Science & Vice-Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

In 2025, companies are diversifying away from traditional crude oil and natural gas toward alternative feedstocks to enhance resilience and sustainability

People
People | 29 June 2025

Eastman appoints Damon Audia as new Director

Audia is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for AGCO Corporation

General
General | 29 June 2025

H.B. Fuller reports Q2 2025 net income at $42 million

Adjusted EBITDA of $166 million, up 5% year-on-year

Battery
Battery | 29 June 2025

Rock Tech to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Ronbay

Rock Tech and Ronbay intend to build an integrated local Battery Materials Supply Chain in Europe including a potential investment

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2025

Kuraray to expand production of optical-use poval film

The current annual production capacity of 296 million square meters will increase to 334 million square meters

Technology
Technology | 29 June 2025

Saipem bags contract for expansion of the Venice biorefinery of Enilive

The contract is valued at approximately 155 million euros

General
General | 29 June 2025

Sekisui Chemical announced sixth factory in India

New injection molding plant for interior/exterior parts of automobiles in Pune

General
General | 29 June 2025

Novoloop raises $21 million Series B funding to strengthen circular performance materials

Novoloop successfully closes series B funding round led by Taranis

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 29 June 2025

Kinaxis and Tosoh formulate AI-powered supply chain transformation

Leading global chemical company to enhance supply chain operations with improved visibility, collaboration, and speed

General
General | 29 June 2025

Confidence Petroleum India secures Rs. 42.09 crore bottling assistance contracts from PSUs

The company has already participated in the tender issued by IOCL for Sarangpur and has been shortlisted for the same

Battery
Battery | 29 June 2025

Gradiant to produce lithium from oilfield produced water

Gradiant’s alkaLi plant delivers battery-grade lithium with 97% recovery and 99.5% purity, and can supply up to 50% of U.S. lithium demand

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Sika acquires Qatar’s construction chemical firm Gulf Additive Factory

GAF’s large, modern manufacturing site will provide Sika with the opportunity to expand and drive growth in Qatar and the neighboring countries

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Evonik expands production capacity of polybutadiene products

Evonik is localizing the final production step of POLYVEST ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China, to enhance supply security

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Givaudan to acquire majority stake in Brazilian Vollmens Fragrances

Building a partnership in Latin America to strengthen reach, drive development and growth with local and regional customers for fine fragrances, personal care, fabric and home care, and pet care

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 June 2025

PureCycle raises $300 million to boost growth

PureCycle establishes partnership with IRPC to build future facility in Thailand

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 28 June 2025

Covestro launches first regular e-truck deployment to customer site in China

Route expected to cut CO2 emissions by 47 percent compared to diesel transport

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 June 2025

Nouryon commissions onsite solar projects at Singapore sites

This project marks the completion of Nouryon’s first power purchase agreement and onsite solar project in Singapore

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

HELM divests European plant protection assets to CAC Nantong Chemical

From 1st of July onwards CAC´s affiliate, CAC Chemical GmbH will take over the registrations and rights for the classic chemical plant protection portfolio of HELM in Europe

Technology
Technology | 27 June 2025

Vipul Organics forays into membrane manufacturing

This will be an independent unit at Sayakha focused entirely on membrane development and production and will have advanced R&D, engineering, and manufacturing functions

Battery
Battery | 27 June 2025

Cummins India launches BESS to power India's Clean Energy Transition

BESS offers a reliable, scalable, and sustainable foundation for the energy ecosystem of tomorrow

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