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Technology
Technology | 29 June 2022

Worley inks global master service agreement with Chevron

The agreement can be used by Chevron’s business units including those involved in onshore and offshore assets as well as during project development.

General
General | 29 June 2022

BASF’s Care Creations launches skin care ingredients

Cosmetic ingredients harness Lactobacillus crispatus bacteria that are abundant in young skin and considerably decreased in older skin

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

CARE assigns A1+ ratings to UPL

The company proposes to increase its commercial paper (CP) borrowing programme to further support its working capital requirements.

Technology
Technology | 29 June 2022

Evonik relies on Getac F110 tablet to control autonymos robot

Conducting maintenance and inspection tasks in critical areas using an autonomous robot

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 29 June 2022

Oil India and Ohm Cleantech demonstrates hydrogen powered bus

The 9-meter bus is built on a 60kW PEM Fuel Cell engine which will power electric drive and provide a minimum range of 450 km while emitting water in the exhaust

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 29 June 2022

Govt asks ports to prepare master plan to become mega ports by 2047

The draft policy also suggested port authorities to explore the option of project financing through multilateral development banks/other financial institutions/any green financing agencies

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

India Chem-2022 will further strengthen PM’s 'Make in India, make for the World' mission': Dr. Mandaviya

The theme of the event is 'Vision 2030 – Chem and Petrochemicals Build India'

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

Sika opens new concrete admixtures plant in Virginia

With the opening of the plant near Washington D.C., Sika is increasing its production capacity in the important American construction market so that it can readily satisfy the strong demand in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

Confoil, BASF partner to develop certified compostable dual ovenable paper tray for packaging of ready-to-eat meals

The trays called DualPakECO are certified according to the Australian standard AS4736-2006 and food contact approved according to international requirements

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

BASF expands capacity for key specialty amines in North America

These assets in North America will complement a global network of specialty amines production plants including those at Verbund sites in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and in Nanjing, China

General
General | 28 June 2022

Sandvik to acquire Portugal-based PCD tools manufacturer Frezite

The company will be reported within Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Amyris starts up fermentation plant in Brazil

The plant will allow Amyris to more efficiently meet demand from its ingredient customers after several years of operating under third-party capacity supply constraints

Gas
Gas | 28 June 2022

Occidental signs lease agreement for carbon capture and sequestration project in Louisiana

The lease agreement is a pivotal step in 1PointFive’s strategic vision to develop carbon capture and sequestration hubs, some of which are expected to be anchored by Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Azelis to acquire majority shares of flavors & fragrances ingredients distributor Ashapura Aromas

This acquisition provides Azelis with a strong F&F platform in Asia Pacific, creating a global F&F network, following its 2021 acquisitions of Vigon in the US and Quimdis in France, serving the Americas and EMEA regions respectively

General
General | 28 June 2022

Wacker to build biotechnology center in Munich

The research here will mainly concentrate on the manufacturing process of biopharmaceuticals, especially in the area of advanced medicines, as well as the fermentation-based manufacture of ingredients for foods and food supplements

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

FMC launches new herbicide to support sugarcane farmers

This innovative proprietary product solution forms a layer of protection on top of the soil, inhibiting weeds to germinate during the critical crop growth phase

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 June 2022

AVEVA announces 15 ESG goals for 2025

The Sustainability Progress Report focuses around three strategic areas - Technology Handprint, Operational Footprint, and Inclusive Culture

General
General | 28 June 2022

Dr. Mandaviya directs Madras Fertilizers to explore manufacturing nano fertilizers

He reviewed the progress of the company and understood challenges and elaborated on the opportunities and also directed the company to work towards fulfilling the needs of farmers

General
General | 28 June 2022

Henkel launches new research award for women in science

The Martha Schwarzkopf Award is a research award for which European female scientists with a project in hair research or related areas could apply to receive a prize money of 10,000 euros, as well as mentoring support in recognition of their scientific achievements and expertise

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Indorama signs agreement with Shandong Binhua New Material

On completion, this project will be able to produce 600,000 tons of propylene, 800,000 tons of butane isomerization, 150,000 tons of synthetic ammonia, 240,000 tons of propylene oxide and 742,000 tons of MTBE per year

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