Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 September 2025

BASF, AkzoNobel and Arkema join forces to lower architectural powder coatings carbon footprint

BASF will supply neopentyl glycol with a product carbon footprint of zero to Arkema

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 12 September 2025

Stargate Hydrogen uses BASF’s Ultrason for lightweight frames in its AWE electrolyzer

Ultrason is especially suited where metal and PPS fail to meet requirements of AWE, PEM, AEM electrolyzers

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 September 2025

BRB achieves zero greenhouse gas emissions from Echt site operations in Netherlands

This has been achieved by shifting to renewable energy for both electricity and heat, as well as replacing all forklifts with electrical

Start-up
Start-up | 12 September 2025

BacAlt Biosciences raises Rs. 18 crore to scale high-performance biopolymers

BacAlt develops bio-based polymers and specialty ingredients using lean, energy-efficient, and high-throughput fermentation

General
General | 12 September 2025

Astral to buy balance 20% stake in Astral Coatings

The total equity stake of the company in Astral Coatings has increased from 80% to 100%

General
General | 12 September 2025

Syensqo showcases its leading specialty polymers portfolio at K 2025

A new name building on 160 years of science to advance humanity

R&D
R&D | 12 September 2025

Henkel opens North American Battery Application Center

North American Battery Application Center drives EV innovation

General
General | 12 September 2025

Technip Energies acquires Ecovyst’s advanced materials, catalysts business for $556 million

This strategic transaction strengthens Technip Energies’ portfolio by broadening its capabilities in advanced catalysts and process technologies

Battery
Battery | 12 September 2025

Toyota Tsusho invests in South Korea's LG-HY BCM

Establishing a stable supply system for Lithium-Ion battery materials

Gas
Gas | 12 September 2025

Santos signs MoU with Orica for domestic gas supply from the Narrabri Gas Project

The parties will negotiate potential domestic gas supply by Santos to Orica of up to 15 PJ per year from Narrabri for a period of up to 10 years

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2025

ACFI demands sops to set up agrochemical manufacturing hubs

India’s agrochemical exports nearly treble in 10 years to $3.3 billion in FY25, according to ACFI-Deloitte Report

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 12 September 2025

Agilis and Elemica launch chemical industry’s first integrated solution for digital commerce

The Agilis and Elemica joint solution combines digital commerce and network-enabled execution to digitize the chemical buyer journey from product discovery through delivery

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2025

Chemical Secretary Verma seeks 'structured inputs' from industry for development of chemical parks

The meeting witnessed brainstorming on trade remedial frameworks, streamlining QCOs & BIS implementation, navigating FTAs, BTAs with the US, EU, and Asia

General
General | 12 September 2025

OQ and Milliken launch clarified random copolymer for injection molding

This innovative grade leverages Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 ECOclarifyingagent to deliver exceptional clarity, superior aesthetics, and enhanced processing efficiency

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 September 2025

HS Hyosung Advanced Materials secures ISCC Plus certification

The company is driving plant-based carbon fiber innovation from recycled resources

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 September 2025

Cascade Bio secures $6 million to advance biocatalysts

Cascade Bio will expand the delivery of its breakthrough biocatalysts, providing industrial partners with higher-performing enzymes

Chemical
Chemical | 12 September 2025

Corteva launches fungicide Zorvec Entecta for grapes and potatoes

Zorvec Entecta delivers a unique combination of advanced chemistry and powerful performance

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 11 September 2025

Brenntag expands partnership with Sudarshan to supply advanced pigments in Australia

Brenntag customers now gain access to anticorrosive pigments for paints, coatings, plastics, and other applications from Sudarshan in Australia

Gas
Gas | 11 September 2025

TotalEnergies reaches Final Investment Decision on Rio Grande LNG Train 4

This fourth train, which has a capacity of approximately 6 million tons per annum (Mtpa), will bring the plant’s total capacity to approximately 24 Mtpa when it comes online in 2030

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 11 September 2025

i3PL India signs warehousing contract with PI Industries

i3PL India is in discussion with several chemical companies on providing warehouse construction and operational support

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