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Energy
Energy | 25 August 2021

Tata Power Renewable commissions 150 MW Solar PV Project

With this addition of 150 MW, the total renewables installed capacity of Tata Power will be 2,947 MW with 2015 MW of solar and 932 MW of wind

Energy
Energy | 25 August 2021

ABB expands manufacturing capacity for low voltage motors

Expanding its current capacity for manufacturing of low voltage motors, ABB has added a new manufacturing line at its Faridabad plant

Energy
Energy | 25 August 2021

ICAT organises discussion on ethanol economy

Vehicle manufacturers will be addressing the challenges of Ethanol blended fuels, and options of availability of E20 reference fuels locally in India is being explored with various refineries in India

Sustainability
Sustainability | 25 August 2021

NITI Aayog and WRI India jointly launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’

The forum will provide a platform to initiate dialogues for the development of uniform policies and help achieve specific results in reducing emissions from the transport sector

Technology
Technology | 25 August 2021

Isgec bags EPC process plant order from a refinery

The broad scope includes Project Management, Residual Process Design, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Inspection, Transportation, Storage, Assembly, Construction, Installation, and Testing.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 August 2021

Lukoil to build new catalytic cracking plant at Perm refinery

The complex is planned to be launched in 2026, which will allow to increase production of high-octane motor gasolines and to start production of polymer grade propylene to be used as a feedstock at its petchem units

General
General | 25 August 2021

KBR, Johnson Matthey sign alliance to license integrated urea process technology

The innovative iUFC technology consists of JM’s methanol and UFC (Urea Formaldehyde Concentrate) production processes integrated with KBR’s proprietary ammonia process, either as part of new installations or as retrofits for existing units, enabling low-cost production of UFC for higher grade urea

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

DKSH appointed distributor for DSM human nutrition and health products in India

Under the agreement, DKSH will provide marketing and sales as well as distribution and logistics for DSM’s range of standard premixes for the food and beverage industry, including concepts such as immunity booster, energy premix, bone health and general wellbeing

People
People | 25 August 2021

Merck KGaA announces departure of Group CIO

Dirk Toepfer, Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Information Technology, has decided to leave Merck effective August 31, to continue his career in consulting outside of Merck

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

Solvay and Shinkong form JV to serve semiconductor demand in Taiwan

The new electronic grade hydrogen peroxide joint venture will build on Solvay’s experience in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Energy
Energy | 25 August 2021

BASF secures renewable energy for catalyst plant in Poland

100% renewable energy to power the Mobile Emissions Catalysts production plant in ?roda ?l?ska

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

Agilyx, Kumho Petrochemical to develop chemical recycling project in South Korea

The project will use Agilyx chemical recycling technology to produce pure styrene from post-use polystyrene for production of SSBR, a key component for the manufacture of tires

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

Solvay selects Univar Solutions as agrochemical market distributor in Brazil

Customers gain access to more sustainable options through high performing solutions designed to help increase crop protection

Technology
Technology | 25 August 2021

NuMat and Sumitomo Chemical joins hands to develop chemical separation technologies for carbon neutrality

Both companies will apply their world-class expertise in advanced separation and precision-engineered materials to develop novel solutions.

People
People | 25 August 2021

Encina appoints Sheida Sahandy as Chief Sustainability Officer

She also served as a member of the executive cabinet for Washington State Governor Jay Inslee,

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

Sika acquires waterproofing specialist in China

The acquisition of Shenzhen Landun provides a platform for Sika to further grow and strengthen its position in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market

Technology
Technology | 25 August 2021

ORG Chem acquires MPR Services

Market leaders in amine reclamation combine

People
People | 25 August 2021

LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel to retire by year end

Patel will continue to lead the company until his retirement on December 31, 2021 and will ensure a smooth and orderly transition for his successor

Chemical
Chemical | 25 August 2021

US chemical production rises in July

During July, chemical output rose in all regions, reflecting continued demand for chemistry products as per ACC

People
People | 24 August 2021

DuPont names Leland Weaver as President, DuPont Water & Protection

He joined DuPont in 2003 as an engineer and has held leadership roles with increasing responsibility in manufacturing, sales, marketing, and finance across multiple business units.

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