Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

Confoil, BASF partner to develop certified compostable dual ovenable paper tray for packaging of ready-to-eat meals

The trays called DualPakECO are certified according to the Australian standard AS4736-2006 and food contact approved according to international requirements

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2022

BASF expands capacity for key specialty amines in North America

These assets in North America will complement a global network of specialty amines production plants including those at Verbund sites in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and in Nanjing, China

General
General | 28 June 2022

Sandvik to acquire Portugal-based PCD tools manufacturer Frezite

The company will be reported within Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Amyris starts up fermentation plant in Brazil

The plant will allow Amyris to more efficiently meet demand from its ingredient customers after several years of operating under third-party capacity supply constraints

Gas
Gas | 28 June 2022

Occidental signs lease agreement for carbon capture and sequestration project in Louisiana

The lease agreement is a pivotal step in 1PointFive’s strategic vision to develop carbon capture and sequestration hubs, some of which are expected to be anchored by Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Azelis to acquire majority shares of flavors & fragrances ingredients distributor Ashapura Aromas

This acquisition provides Azelis with a strong F&F platform in Asia Pacific, creating a global F&F network, following its 2021 acquisitions of Vigon in the US and Quimdis in France, serving the Americas and EMEA regions respectively

General
General | 28 June 2022

Wacker to build biotechnology center in Munich

The research here will mainly concentrate on the manufacturing process of biopharmaceuticals, especially in the area of advanced medicines, as well as the fermentation-based manufacture of ingredients for foods and food supplements

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

FMC launches new herbicide to support sugarcane farmers

This innovative proprietary product solution forms a layer of protection on top of the soil, inhibiting weeds to germinate during the critical crop growth phase

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 June 2022

AVEVA announces 15 ESG goals for 2025

The Sustainability Progress Report focuses around three strategic areas - Technology Handprint, Operational Footprint, and Inclusive Culture

General
General | 28 June 2022

Dr. Mandaviya directs Madras Fertilizers to explore manufacturing nano fertilizers

He reviewed the progress of the company and understood challenges and elaborated on the opportunities and also directed the company to work towards fulfilling the needs of farmers

General
General | 28 June 2022

Henkel launches new research award for women in science

The Martha Schwarzkopf Award is a research award for which European female scientists with a project in hair research or related areas could apply to receive a prize money of 10,000 euros, as well as mentoring support in recognition of their scientific achievements and expertise

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Indorama signs agreement with Shandong Binhua New Material

On completion, this project will be able to produce 600,000 tons of propylene, 800,000 tons of butane isomerization, 150,000 tons of synthetic ammonia, 240,000 tons of propylene oxide and 742,000 tons of MTBE per year

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

Evonik partners agribusiness innovation hub AgTech Garage

The new partnership will promote Evonik's agribusiness capabilities and help to leverage its innovation in the area through better connections to the regional agribusiness ecosystem

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

INEOS Oligomers starts world’s largest single train LV PAO plant in Texas

The new plant will meet increased demand for improved efficiency from low viscosity low volatility engine oils, electrical transmission fluids, and heat transfer fluids for data servers and electrical batteries

General
General | 28 June 2022

Bombay High Court directs MPCB to restart Hikal's MIDC Taloja facility

The Bombay High Court has set aside the MPCB direction and directed MPCB to grant permission

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2022

China plus one strategy to usher resilient growth ahead for the Indian speciality chemical sector: ICICI Direct

Even ~5% shift in market share from China to India can translate into an $8-billion opportunity for the Indian speciality chemical companies

General
General | 28 June 2022

HIL to commercialise VCRC Bti bio-larvicide technology for mosquito vector control programs

HIL has set up the Bti bio-larvicide manufacturing facility at its Rasayani Plant at Maharashtra with the financial assistance of GEF/UNIDO under the project

People
People | 28 June 2022

AkzoNobel appoints Gregoire Poux-Guillaume as new CEO

Guillaume will become the company’s new CEO from November 1, 2022

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 June 2022

McDermott publishes 2021 sustainability report

Company has reduced carbon intensity by 29 percent reduction across global operations

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 June 2022

Maire Tecnimont awarded feasibility study for SAF production in Nigeria

Contract from African Refineries Port Harcourt includes a feasibility study for an independent section of the plant for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF, also known as Biojet), which will be based on NextChem’s portfolio of green initiatives, using biowaste as feedstock

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