Technology
Technology | 04 January 2026

Saipem scores two major offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia with Aramco

The second, CRPO 165, set for 12 months, includes subsea interventions at the Marjan field

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

Berkshire Hathaway seals $9.7 billion deal for chemical powerhouse OxyChem

The deal brings OxyChem’s extensive US, Canadian, and Latin American operations under the Berkshire umbrella

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 04 January 2026

HPCL commissions RUF at its 15 MMTPA Visakh refinery

With the commissioning of RUF, the Nelson Complexity Index of Visakh Refinery improves to 11.6

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

FMC India launches insecticide Tirracto for sugarcane

This combination provides a broad-spectrum defense, targeting pests through both systemic and contact action

People
People | 04 January 2026

Ashok Panjwani honored with 2025 APO National Award

Panjwani has been selected for the APO National Award for Productivity Advocates, for his contributions in policy, strategic thinking, leadership

General
General | 04 January 2026

HPCL inaugurates SAF demonstration plant at Visakh refinery

The initiative integrates bio-feedstock up to ASTM-permitted limits using existing refinery infrastructure

People
People | 04 January 2026

Castrol India appoints Saugata Basuray as Interim CEO

Basuray is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience within the Castrol and bp ecosystem

People
People | 04 January 2026

Pravin Saraf appointed as MD & CEO of EESL

Saraf possesses deep expertise in managing large-scale Indian and global operations

General
General | 03 January 2026

Sweetch acquires Laboratoire Greenpharma to boost sustainable cosmetic innovation

The partnership promises faster, deeper scientific development and ingredients that meet the evolving expectations of the beauty industry

Technology
Technology | 03 January 2026

SLB lands 5-Yr Aramco contract to boost Saudi unconventional gas development

The contract covers advanced stimulation, well intervention, frac automation, and digital solutions, key tools for unlocking Saudi Arabia’s unconventional gas potential

People
People | 03 January 2026

GPCA announces leadership change after 16 yrs

Mater Aldhafeeri has been appointed as his successor

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

LG Chem & ZEISS forge strategic alliance to power next-gen holographic windshields

LG Chem will supply photopolymer films within the ZEISS Microoptics Enabling Ecosystem, supporting integration into automotive windshields and enabling HWD functionality

General
General | 03 January 2026

India’s semiconductor push: Govt rolls out ambitious plans to become global chip hub

The government launched the ‘Semicon India Programme’ to cover everything from design and fabrication to assembly, testing, and packaging

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

Kiri Industries secures $689 million in landmark DyStar stake sale

Kiri incurred substantial legal expenses due to the case’s complexity and multi-jurisdictional nature

General
General | 03 January 2026

Ecovyst sells advanced materials & catalysts segment to Technip Energies for $530 million

Net proceeds from the sale will provide for significantly reduced leverage and enhanced financial flexibility

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Henkel launches next-gene Loctite adhesive for demanding automotive applications

Loctite MS 9650 cures through moisture reaction to form a soft, elastic yet high-strength bond

Sustainability
Sustainability | 02 January 2026

Rockwell Automation bets big on sustainability to power manufacturing

The report frames sustainability as a core business strategy built around three pillars

Technology
Technology | 02 January 2026

ABB to buy Finnish grid automation specialist Netcontrol to strengthen smart power networks

Acquiring Netcontrol is a strong fit supporting our grid automation portfolio expansion and a useful step forward to help our customers outrun

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Avient launches Non-PFAS Hiformer Process Aid with antioxidants in Latin America

The launch responds to growing demand for non-PFAS solutions amid evolving government regulations on certain PFAS substances

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Master Bond unveils heat-cured epoxy built for extreme fonditions

Supreme 10HTLV also packs high mechanical performance, with tensile shear strengths over 3,600 psi and T-peel strengths up to 30 pli

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