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Policy
Policy | 12 December 2022

CCFI appeals for expediting agrochemicals under PLI Scheme

Urges to provide a corpus for Rs. 500 crore for the implementation in the next 2-3 years

General
General | 12 December 2022

BPCL recognized for their product innovation and digitization efforts

BPCL Kochi Refinery was recognized for their efforts in exclusively manufacturing and introducing Propylene Derivative Petrochemicals for the first time in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 December 2022

Catalysts for growth in place for the Indian chemical industry: HDFC Securities

Land parcel availability is a key growth factor for the industry

General
General | 12 December 2022

Novozymes merges with Chr. Hansen

The proposed combination of Novozymes A/S and Chr. Hansen Holding A/S will create a strong biosolutions group with a broad biological toolbox and a diversified portfolio across markets

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 December 2022

Teijin develops highly biodegradable polylactic acid resin

The new PLA resin is expected to help reduce microplastics thanks to its accelerated biodegradation rate as well as reduce CO2 emissions during product lifecycles since it is made from plant-derived raw materials.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 December 2022

Evonik begins commercial-scale ceramides production

Strengthens Evonik’s leading position in ceramide System Solutions and active cosmetic ingredients

Chemical
Chemical | 12 December 2022

Clariant flags CHF 225 million impairments at bioethanol plant in Romania

The company aims to address the operational challenges by continuously adjusting production processes with the target of achieving commercial viability of the new technology

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2022

BASF Polyol and PU plant is ISCC+ certified

ISCC is a sustainability certification system covering the entire supply chain and all kinds of biobased feedstocks and renewables

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 December 2022

LANXESS tops again in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes

First rank in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe; second rank in DJSI World

Technology
Technology | 12 December 2022

Albemarle unveils MercLok for mercury remediation

Soil treatment that captures dangerous neurotoxins

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 12 December 2022

Quantix acquires Mid-States Packaging

Acquisition strengthens Quantix's leadership in dry bulk export, warehousing and transportation services

Technology
Technology | 12 December 2022

Cavendish signs agreement with Adani for development of hydrogen electrolyser technologies

Adani Group plan to invest USD $70 billion by 2030 in green technologies and projects

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2022

Gulbrandsen to double its capacity for polyurethane tin catalysts

The new facility is expected to be operational in the fall of 2023 and will double the existing capacity

General
General | 10 December 2022

Shriji Polymers (India) buys controlling stake in Parekhplast India

This is a strategic move by Shriji to expand its portfolio of business verticals, such as Consumer Goods Packaging, and consolidate its presence in pharma clients with a wider range of packaging offerings

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2022

FMC and Micropep collaborates to co-develop bioherbicide solutions

Collaboration accelerates development of new micropeptide-based bioherbicides targeting resistant weeds.

People
People | 10 December 2022

Evonik announces new CFO

Maike Schuh succeeds Ute Wolf

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2022

RÖHM agrees to acquire functional forms business from SABIC

LEXAN is an ideal complement to the acrylic glass brands PLEXIGLAS/ACRYLITE creating a global leader in transparent sheets and films segment

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2022

Dow launches selective adhesion liquid silicone rubber series

The SILASTIC SA 994X LSR launch builds on the previously announced capacity expansions aligned with the mobility and transportation market.

General
General | 10 December 2022

GAIL bags award at Platts Global Energy Award 2022

The award was received by M. V. Iyer, Director - Business Development & Marketing, GAIL (India) and R. K. Jain, Director - Finance, GAIL (India) at the awards ceremony held in New York City

People
People | 10 December 2022

National Academy of Inventors inducts Prof. G. D. Yadav as NAI Fellows

Professor Yadav is the inventor of 120 patents and his recent work on green hydrogen production from water splitting with cost of hydrogen of less than a dollar

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