Policy
Policy | 30 November 2022

NITI Aayog releases study report on CCUS policy framework

Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) is key to ensuring sustainable development and growth in India, particularly for the production of clean products and energy, leading to an Atmanirbhar Bharat

General
General | 30 November 2022

JNPA hosts ‘Orientation Programme’ for the officers from major ports

The orientation program for the major port officers by JNPA is first of its kind initiative accorded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Chemical
Chemical | 30 November 2022

Evonik signs MoU with Czech’s DEZA for the production of the plasticizer TINTM

Portfolio expansion in line with strategy to expand business with latest generation INA-based plasticizers

Policy
Policy | 30 November 2022

Industry advocates strong linkages between safety and sustainability

Operational discipline key to reduce the risks in an organization

Energy
Energy | 29 November 2022

Shell to acquire Nature Energy

Nature Energy is a producer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from agricultural, industrial, and household wastes.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 29 November 2022

Maire Tecnimont bags €80 mn EPCM refining contact from MOH in Greece

The contract is for the execution of a new C3 splitter unit aimed at separating the mixture of propane and propylene coming from the existing fluid catalytic cracking unit

R&D
R&D | 29 November 2022

Braskem joins MIT Energy Initiative to advance energy transition

Through MITEI Braskem will Participate in New Future Energy Systems Center Research Consortium

General
General | 29 November 2022

LyondellBasell and Audi create first automotive plastic parts from mixed automotive plastic waste

LyondellBasell, Audi, and chemical recycler SynCycle (Next Generation Group and BDI), succeed in recycling a stream of material which today is mostly only suitable for energy recovery.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 29 November 2022

Ganesh Benzoplast announces pre-sale for 19% capacity at New JNPT Terminal

The contract is signed with a leading chemical manufacturer starting with a 3-year renewable term

General
General | 29 November 2022

Asahi Kasei and Nagoya University achieve continuous operation of deep-ultraviolet semiconductor laser at room temperature

Successful fabrication of laser diode with crystal dislocation completely suppressed, reducing drive power to 1/10 of that previously required

People
People | 29 November 2022

Braskem appoints Roberto Bischoff as new CEO

He is currently the CEO of oil and gas firm Ocyan

Battery
Battery | 29 November 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater begins construction of the Kokkola lithium hydroxide refinery

The Kokkola refinery will be located at the Kokkola industrial park in Finland

General
General | 29 November 2022

OPCW Conference of the States Parties opens

OPCW Member States met for annual conference to review progress in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention, address challenges and mark the path forward

Sustainability
Sustainability | 29 November 2022

Industry needs to take bold steps for enabling energy transitions

As per experts, achieving energy efficiency requires a mix of cleaner energy options such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and biofuels

General
General | 28 November 2022

SABIC fosters innovative flexible film packaging solutions

The collaborative efforts will augment SABIC’s position in the Americas as a polyethylene resin supplier with local production capabilities

Battery
Battery | 28 November 2022

SK On, EcoPro, and GEM build a nickel supply chain in Indonesia

SK On aims to strengthen its nickel supply chain with major battery material companies locally and abroad.

Gas
Gas | 28 November 2022

Sinopec and QatarEnergy ink long-term LNG deal

The Deal Will See QatarEnergy Supply 4 million tons of LNG to Sinopec Every year, and the Two Sides Carry out Integrated Cooperation on the Expansion Project of the Northern Gas Field

General
General | 28 November 2022

Briefs: Indian Oil and Univar Solutions

The funds raised through this issue will be utilized for, inter alia, refinancing of existing borrowing and/or funding of capital expenditure of the company.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 November 2022

PETRONAS Chemicals Group delivers RM1.9 billion PAT In 3Q 2022

EBITDA margin of 28%; Plant utilisation Rate of 97%

Chemical
Chemical | 27 November 2022

Solvay launches new emulsifier to boost coatings and adhesives performance

Reactsurf 2490 addresses the perennial challenges of dirt pick-up and water whitening for higher-performing coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives

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