R&D
R&D | 21 November 2025

Novonesis and thyssenkrupp Uhde launch breakthrough enzymatic fat-splitting tech

This advancement not only enhances producers’ agility and profitability but also supports a more sustainable future for the oleochemicals industry

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 21 November 2025

Solvay and Sapio launch 10-year renewable hydrogen partnership in Italy

Under the agreement, Sapio will build and operate a 5 MW electrolysis system, powered by a 10 MW photovoltaic array installed by Solvay

Recycling
Recycling | 21 November 2025

India’s battery recycling sector poised for explosive growth amid policy push

The Ministry of Mines has rolled out a Rs. 1,500 crore incentive scheme supporting recyclers of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and end-of-life vehicle

General
General | 21 November 2025

Brenntag Specialties expands global reach with Calyxia Microcapsules partnership

The collaboration extends a recent agreement in the Beauty & Personal Care sector to Material Science markets

General
General | 21 November 2025

Godavari Biorefineries forms subsidiary in US

The company is expanding its overseas footprint

R&D
R&D | 21 November 2025

Sinopec’s biodegradable mulch film shows breakthrough in Xinjiang cotton fields

This pilot demonstrates that sustainable agriculture can coexist with high yields

General
General | 21 November 2025

Clariant wins two awards at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards

Clariant’s Chromium-free HySat catalyst platform for hydrogenation processes won “Best Catalyst Technology”

Renewable
Renewable | 21 November 2025

Renewable energy set to surge to 35% of India’s power mix by 2030: ICRA

The growth hinges on the addition of roughly 200 GW of new capacity over next five years

Chemical
Chemical | 21 November 2025

Toyo Ink to ramp up Gujarat plant to meet surging demand of packaging sector

The upgraded plant, set to go live in 2028, will boost the company’s total output by about 1.5 times

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 21 November 2025

Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem team up to turn captured carbon into circular plastics

Norsk e-Fuel is scaling up PtL technology with plans for three industrial plants by 2032

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 November 2025

Odfjell SE expands fleet with six advanced chemical tankers

The vessels, built at multiple Japanese shipyards, will be delivered between the first half of 2026 and 2027

General
General | 21 November 2025

MP Materials joins US-Saudi alliance to build major rare earth refinery

The joint venture follows a new U.S.-Saudi framework aimed at securing critical supply chains

Chemical
Chemical | 21 November 2025

Sumitomo Chemical acquires Taiwan’s AUECC to expand semiconductor portfolio

Sumitomo Chemical will integrate AUECC’s extensive sales and procurement networks, flexible packaging capabilities, and product range to strengthen its global supply chain

General
General | 21 November 2025

Johnson Matthey posts strong H1 2025 performance

JM expects full-year underlying operating profit growth at the higher end of a mid single-digit percentage range

General
General | 21 November 2025

Syngenta and Amoeba partner to develop and commercialize new biofungicide to fight Europe’s wheat disease

Together, these diseases affect an estimated 9–12 million hectares of wheat annually across Europe and the UK

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

BASF inaugurates alkyl polyglucosides plant in Thailand

The enhancement complements BASF’s global APG production network—including sites in Germany, China, and a new facility scheduled for start-up in 2026 in the US

General
General | 20 November 2025

BASF Coatings wins Green Impact Pioneer Award

European Chamber celebrates 12th CSR Awards in Nanjing, China

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 November 2025

DuPont breaks ground Molykote lubricants plant in China

The investment comes as Molykote responds to soaring demand for advanced lubricants across China

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

Wevo launches next-gen silicone rubbers for textiles, electronics and fuel cells

Both materials offer a wide operating temperature range of –60°C to +200°C and show strong results in thermal shock testing

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

LANXESS unleashes powerful, eco-friendly oxidizing agent for next-gen detergents

Its Oxone Monopersulfate Compound, a fast-acting and potent oxidizing agent, allows cold-wash detergents to deliver top-tier stain removal

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