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General
General | 24 November 2025

Belgium launches Europe-first port security network to combat crime, cyber threats

The initiative builds on the ISPS Code and the Belgian Maritime Security Act

General
General | 24 November 2025

Veolia makes bold $3 billion bet to double US hazardous waste biz with Clean Earth acquisition

Clean Earth operates 82 locations nationwide, including 19 EPA-permitted TSDFs and more than 700 operating permits

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2025

Tata Chemicals to invest Rs. 910 crore on expansion of soda ash, silica capacity

Additionally, Rs. 775 crore has been sanctioned for expanding precipitated silica capacity at the Cuddalore facility

Sustainability
Sustainability | 23 November 2025

COP30: UPL bags SBCOP Award for low-methane rice project

The Low-Methane Rice Project enables farmers to adopt science-based practices that support productivity and address the environmental footprint of rice cultivation

Technology
Technology | 23 November 2025

Wabag secures ADB funded water treatment contract in Nepal

The plant has a capacity of 255 million liter per day

General
General | 23 November 2025

LAUDA opens 10th global sales subsidiary in India

The company will bring its range of high-precision equipment to the Indian market

R&D
R&D | 23 November 2025

Evonik Cleaning Solutions and Vimal LifeSciences collaborate to strengthen India presence

The two companies aim to deliver advanced, eco-efficient cleaning solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 23 November 2025

Sterling Specialty Chemicals to acquire stake in Halliburton’s Multi-Chem business

The business operates a diversified footprint, featuring five advanced chemical facilities across the U.S. and the Middle East

Chemical
Chemical | 23 November 2025

Covestro, XRG clear final hurdle for landmark deal

ADNOC Group’s acquisition of Covestro receives regulatory green light from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 23 November 2025

Vianode breaks ground on North America’s largest synthetic graphite plant in Ontario

The multi-billion-dollar project will be built in phases, ultimately reaching 150,000 tons of annual capacity

General
General | 23 November 2025

Americo Chemical acquires lubricant firm Fusion Chemical

Fusion manufactures next-generation lubricants and coolants designed for high-performance machining and stamping

People
People | 21 November 2025

Siegfried appoints Tania Micki as CFO

Reto Suter will step down as CFO after nine successful years

Renewable
Renewable | 21 November 2025

Eni's Plenitude acquires 760 MW Neoen portfolio in mega French renewables deal

The portfolio includes 37 solar farms, 14 wind farms and one battery storage facility

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 November 2025

EU moves to tighten controls on four high-risk chemicals, including melamine

Melamine’s inclusion follows extensive industry consultation throughout 2024

Technology
Technology | 21 November 2025

Norwegian subsea desalination startup Flocean raises $22.5 million to launch world’s first subsea plant

Flocean's patented, modular system is positioned 400 to 600 meters below the ocean surface

General
General | 21 November 2025

Saudi Arabia and US seal $575 billion investment pact, $143.6 billion agreements in energy and petrochemicals

The agreements highlight how Saudi capital and American innovation are driving a new phase of two-way economic growth.

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

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