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Chemical
Chemical | 28 February 2022

US chemical production up 0.4% in Jan 22

Chemical production was mixed in January (3MMA), with an improving trend in the production of coatings, adhesives, crop protection, industrial gases, organic chemicals, and basic inorganic chemicals.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 February 2022

Net zero ambitions won't hold if our policies aren't clear: R Mukundan, CEO, Tata Chemicals

Many industries in India don't have time beyond 2050 as they are connected to the international capital system and have global value chains

General
General | 28 February 2022

DSM receives EU market approval for its methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer

This marks a significant milestone for DSM, paving the way for Bovaer to revolutionize the dairy market

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 February 2022

Toyo Ink announces milestones for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

Under the TSV2050/2030 Vision, the company reaffirms its commitment to making 100% of its products and manufacturing operations carbon neutral by 2050.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 February 2022

Mitsui Chemicals to shut PP production line in Japan

The decision is as part of the earlier announcement to construct a new polypropylene manufacturing facility planning for a scrap-and-build-style restructuring of its production system

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 February 2022

Chevron to buy Renewable Energy Group for $3.15 billion

The acquisition combines REG’s growing renewable fuels production and leading feedstock capabilities with Chevron’s large manufacturing, distribution and commercial marketing position

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 February 2022

Italmatch partners with Prosugar on sugarcane processing

The companies will work closely together on the market development of a product line branded as “SugarMaxx”, based on already-existing Italmatch products, with new applications in the sugar cane field

Sustainability
Sustainability | 27 February 2022

ExxonMobil makes first commercial sale of certified circular polymers

Plans to increase its global certified circular polymer capacity to 1 billion pounds per year by 2026

General
General | 27 February 2022

Grupa Azoty to expand ammonia, syngas production capacity

The objective of the project is to rebuild the synthesis gas compression capacities for the Ammonia Plant through the installation of new compressors

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 February 2022

Univation, Axens to collaborate on developing process technologies for PE resins production

The alliance is expected to identify and deliver quantifiable synergies to benefit polyethylene producers globally for new UNIPOL PE Projects as well as provide for retrofit opportunities for UNIPOL PE Plants already in operation

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 27 February 2022

Sumitomo Chemical to jointly develop microwave based pyrolysis process for hydrogen production

This joint development aims to establish an energy-saving and highly efficient hydrogen production process by 2026 by combining Sumitomo Chemical’s catalyst and chemical process design technology with Microwave Chemical’s microwave platform technology

People
People | 27 February 2022

Elkem appoints new management officials

Frederic Jacquin and Asbjørn Søvik will assume their new roles effective 1 March

Gas
Gas | 27 February 2022

Companies start engineering studies for CCUS project in Antwerp

An important next step has been taken in the realisation of Antwerp@C, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the port of Antwerp by half by 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 26 February 2022

Mandaviya calls for strengthening greater industry - academia partnerships

Idea behind organizing Industry Connect 2022 is to establish synergy between the CIPET and industry

People
People | 26 February 2022

Ashish Agarwal resigns as Interim CFO of Clariant Chemicals (India)

A Chartered Accountant with 18 years of experience as senior finance and taxation professional, managing and inspiring large teams along with strong MNC experience in leadership roles

People
People | 26 February 2022

Sanjay Khanna appointed Director (Refineries) of BPCL

In his tenure spanning over 30 years, he has been instrumental in conceptualizing and setting up of new plants and commissioning several units at Mumbai and Numaligarh Refineries

Gas
Gas | 26 February 2022

Linde India reports CY21 consolidated PAT at Rs. 507.21 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs.2166.62 crores during the Calendar Year ended December 31, 2021.

Chemical
Chemical | 26 February 2022

Rain Industries posts CY21 PAT at Rs 580.15 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs.14719.89 crores during the Calendar Year ended December 31, 2021.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 26 February 2022

ExxonMobil to expand carbon capture and storage at LaBarge, Wyoming, facility

Estimated $400 million investment further reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supporting corporate-wide emission-reduction plans

Chemical
Chemical | 26 February 2022

BASF achieves 33% growth in sales at €78.6 billion in 2021

BASF’s planned capital expenditures of €25.6 billion between 2022 and 2026 are €2.7 billion higher than in the previous planning period from 2021 to 2025.

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