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Chemical
Chemical | 17 January 2022

Industry gearing for capex of Rs 460 crore over the next two years: CARE PMS

Margin and gross block turnover will remain volatile near term due to volatile operating environment.

Energy
Energy | 17 January 2022

Shell and ScottishPower win bids to develop 5 GW of floating wind power in the UK

Joint ventures plan to build and operate two of the world’s first large-scale floating offshore wind farms in UK waters

People
People | 17 January 2022

Dr. Achala Danait appointed MD of Clariant India

She has a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from IIT Mumbai and is presently the Chairperson of the R&D Subcommittee of Indian Chemical Council

General
General | 17 January 2022

Eneos, Marubeni to introduce dual-fuel engine ethylene carrier

The vessel will be the first ethylene carrier equipped with a dual fuel engine (liquified natural gas/very low sulfur fuel oil) built for ethylene export from Japan, which can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by roughly 40% compared to conventional ethylene carriers

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 17 January 2022

Covestro, Fortescue sign long-term green hydrogen supply agreement

FFI will supply Covestro up to 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen (GH2) per year, deliveries are earmarked for three potential locations – Asia, North America and Europe – and could commence by 2024.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 January 2022

Azelis acquires majority stake in Bangkok-based distributor Catalite

Catalite distributes specialty chemicals in the Personal Care and Home Care market segments, as well as industrial formulators, intermediates and coatings in Thailand

Chemical
Chemical | 17 January 2022

Eastman to invest $1 billion in plastics recycling plant in France

The facility would use Eastman's polyester renewal technology to recycle up to 160,000 metric tonnes annually of hard-to-recycle plastic waste that is currently being incinerated and expected to be operational by 2025

Battery
Battery | 17 January 2022

PPG partners with Cellforce Group to develop sustainable battery solutions for EV sector

The collaboration would eliminate the use of NMP in producing the conductive-carbon slurry that forms cathodes for Li-ion batteries

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 January 2022

BASF to build new HMD plant in France, expand polyamide 6.6 production in Germany

The new plant at Chalampé, France is set to increase BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons and production is expected to start in 2024

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 January 2022

Indorama Ventures wins 'Best Sustainability and ESG-Linked Financing Deal of the Year' award

This recognition marks IVL's commitment to sustainable growth and ESG performance as a global leader in the chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 15 January 2022

US chemical industry to register 4.3% growth in 2022

Chief Economist of American Chemistry Council, Martha Gilchrist Moore shares her outlook for chemical industry

People
People | 15 January 2022

Synthomer announces leadership changes for adhesive technologies division

Toby Heppenstall will become President and Andrew Rashid will be Vice President Finance

General
General | 15 January 2022

Biotalys partners with Olon for production of protein-based biocontrols

Under the partnership, Olon will produce the active ingredient for biofungicide, Evoca at its manufacturing sites in Capua and Settimo Torinese in Italy

Technology
Technology | 15 January 2022

Lummus to provide MTBE, alkylation technologies for Lukoil's Perm refinery

Lummus' scope includes technology licensing, basic engineering, technical services and proprietary equipment supply

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2022

Gulbrandsen Chemicals is now Gulbrandsen

Announces official launch of new brand tagline and website

Battery
Battery | 14 January 2022

Albemarle and 6K sign agreement to develop lithium battery materials

Albemarle to invest in 6K and sponsor development of UniMelt system for advanced, sustainable materials production

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2022

Benvic acquires Trinity Specialty Compounding

With this acquisition, Chemres expects to grow its activities at the West Unity site

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 January 2022

Vikas Lifecare acquires 75% stake in Genesis Gas Solutions

The company has entered into a definite agreement with the existing promoters/shareholders for acquiring 75% equity of Genesis Gas Solutions

General
General | 14 January 2022

AgBiome, Lamberti to develop biological crop protection solutions

The Joint Development Agreement will expand Lamberti's offering and involvement in the bio-based products

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2022

Sika reports growth in sales despite Covid-19

Company's sales rose significantly to a record CHF 9.24 billion, corresponding to growth of 17.1% in local currencies

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