Renewable
Renewable | 14 July 2026

Aditya Birla Renewables to acquire Shell-backed Sprng Energy for $1.8 billion deal

Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, will divest its entire stake in Solenergi Power Private Limited, which includes the Sprng Energy group of companies

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

BASF expands biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings

The new additives are designed to deliver the same performance as BASF's conventional products while supporting customers' sustainability goals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Covestro and BYD forge strategic partnership to accelerate next-gen mobility, energy innovation

The collaboration will focus on automotive applications, power batteries, energy storage, public transportation and next-generation technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel rejects Nippon Paint’s €7.5 billion approach reaffirming support for Axalta merger

The proposals value the Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise value of €7.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Michelin and Axens team up to scale bio-based chemical breakthrough

The technology behind 5-HMF was developed through a joint research and development program between Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel assesses impact after Russia places subsidiaries under temporary administration

Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 July 2026

Eni, BMW Group partner to fuel corporate fleets with renewable HVO diesel across Italy

The agreement expands the long-standing collaboration between Eni and BMW Italia

Battery
Battery | 14 July 2026

AmpereHour Energy opens new BESS manufacturing facility in Pune & targets 5 GWh capacity

The facility will manufacture and integrate Make in India cabinet and containerized Battery DC-AC Blocks for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications

General
General | 14 July 2026

Elkem transformation gathers pace as cost cuts beat targets and balance sheet strengthens

Revenue for the quarter reached NOK 3.7 billion

Digitization
Digitization | 14 July 2026

TCS expands strategic partnership with ABB to build ai-driven global network backbone

TCS will design, integrate, and operate a standardized digital network ecosystem aimed at improving user experience, boosting operational efficiency, strengthening security and compliance

Battery
Battery | 14 July 2026

Havells India partners with Norway’s Pixii to drive advanced battery energy storage solutions in India

Havells and Pixii will follow a phased roadmap to build a long-term Battery Energy Storage System ecosystem in India

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 July 2026

EIB backs OMV’s green hydrogen push with €450 million loan for Europe-scale decarbonization project

The €600 million facility, currently under construction and scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will produce up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 July 2026

Catalyxx bags €20 million EU grant to drive first commercial bio-based chemicals plant in Europe

The funding comes through RenewChem, a flagship project selected by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Technology
Technology | 13 July 2026

Chevron and ZL Chemicals strike technology deal to bring advanced surfactant solutions to shale markets

ZL Chemicals will commercialize Chevron-developed surfactant technology through its Vantis product and service platform

Battery
Battery | 13 July 2026

India's battery and semiconductor industries enter a defining decade of growth

Massive investments, policy support, supply-chain diversification, and the rise of AI, electric mobility, and electronics manufacturing are positioning India as a future global hub for batteries and semiconductors

Chemical
Chemical | 13 July 2026

Air Liquide commits $200 million to power Texas chemical expansion with new low-carbon hydrogen plant

The new high-efficiency unit, expected to begin operations in early 2029

Sustainability
Sustainability | 13 July 2026

Sinopec wins ESG Social Responsibility award for full-chain carbon management

The company received the award for its submission, "Innovation-Driven Green Development, Shared Responsibility for a Sustainable Future"

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 13 July 2026

V.O. Chidambaranar Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green and digital port development

With this agreement, VOC Port deepens its engagement with one of Europe's largest port and pioneers in sustainable hydrogen economy

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 July 2026

GP Petroleums’ JV Amron Oil named IOCL operating partner for Pipavav Bitumen Cell

Amron Oil Resources, a 50:50 joint venture between GP Petroleums Limited and West Coast Oils LLP, has been manufacturing and supplying high-performance bitumen products since 2004

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

Saint-Gobain acquires Xypex to expand construction chemicals portfolio

The acquisition adds a highly differentiated waterproofing technology to Saint-Gobain's construction chemicals platform

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