Chemical
Chemical | 18 May 2022

Sika opens new plant in Bolivia and doubles mortar, concrete admixtures capacity

The manufacturing plant, which is highly automated, not only increases efficiency but will also help make production more sustainable

Digitization
Digitization | 18 May 2022

Sphera partners with BASF on product carbon footprint calculations

The partnership makes BASF’s methodology and digital solution for automated calculation of product carbon footprints (PCF) available in Sphera’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software solutions

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 May 2022

Technip licenses Epicerol technology for ECH plant in Malaysia

The technology produces no waste water, fewer emissions, effluents and harmful by-products, making it one of the most environmentally friendly processes possible

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 May 2022

Chemours joins circular plastics research project

The Remove2Reclaim project, has the potential to drive significant environmental benefits, eliminating waste and reducing the amount of energy used in manufacturing, by enabling circularity across a much wider range of applications

People
People | 18 May 2022

NOVA Chemicals names new CFO

Eric Brenner, who is currently Corporate Controller, will assume the role of Acting CFO with immediate effect

Gas
Gas | 18 May 2022

Pertamina, Air Liquide to study CCU technology

Companies will conduct a joint study on CO2 Syngas and Flue Gas capture technology application from Hydrogen production in the Balikpapan Refinery area

Chemical
Chemical | 18 May 2022

Applied Graphene Materials signs distribution agreement with Imkemex in India

The partnership extends the Company’s commercial reach directly into the region’s liquid resins, coatings, composites and polymers sectors

Chemical
Chemical | 18 May 2022

Jubilant Ingrevia's income grows by 90% in Q4FY22

Net profit in Q4 jumped by 26% to reach Rs.68.59 crores as against Rs.54.36 crores for the period ended March 31, 2021

General
General | 17 May 2022

Carbon Clean raises $150 million in Series C funding round

The funding will support Carbon Clean’s goal of becoming the world’s leading provider of carbon capture solutions for heavy industry, which accounts for around 30 per cent of global emissions

Chemical
Chemical | 17 May 2022

SRF plans Rs. 2,500 - 2,700 cr expansion for chemicals, fluoro, specialty business

The company is planning to invest Rs. 1,700 - Rs. 1,800 crore in the chemicals business, Rs.1,100 - Rs. 1,200 crore in fluoro business, and the balance is specialty business

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2022

BASF launches new polybutylene terephthalate material

The PBT is equipped with highly effective additives that greatly delay hydrolytic degradation which makes the material resistant to damage by water at elevated temperatures

General
General | 17 May 2022

Iberchem posts higher sales led by organic growth

The fragrance and flavour manufacturer achieved a major milestone with sales surpassing €200 million in 2021

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2022

Birla Carbon to increase North American prices by 15%

Increasing costs in materials, freight, logistics, and operations are the key reasons for this increase in prices

Chemical
Chemical | 17 May 2022

BASF doubles phenolic antioxidants capacity in Singapore

The volumes from the additional capacity in Singapore will mainly serve the fast-growing Asia Pacific and Middle East markets

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2022

PRC Europe 2022 to focus on hydrogen, renewable energy, fossil fuels future

During the session dedicated to hydrogen, O&G majors are going to discuss the usage of different hydrogen types, their advantages and disadvantages, and processing technologies integration in refining and petrochemical operations

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 May 2022

Aramco earnings rise on higher crude oil prices, volumes

Company achieved a record quarterly net income of $39.5 billion in Q1, an 82% increase from $21.7 billion in Q1 2021, primarily driven by higher crude oil prices and volumes sold, and improved downstream margins

Gas
Gas | 17 May 2022

bp and Linde to develop large-scale CCS, hydrogen project in Texas

With potential start-up by 2026, project aims to store up to 15 million metric tons of CO2 per year in multiple sites – the equivalent of removing approximately 3 million cars from the road

General
General | 17 May 2022

Henkel aims to achieve gender parity across all management positions by 2025

To strive for more gender diversity, Henkel will further accelerate its programs and measures along the whole employee lifecycle – from recruitment to development and retention

Battery
Battery | 17 May 2022

Posco Holdings to invest in Taiwanese solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium

The two parties will work together to develop and manufacture anode, cathode, and solid electrolyte materials that meet ProLogium's specifications for its proprietary solid state battery technology

Chemical
Chemical | 17 May 2022

Vinnolit renamed as Westlake Vinnolit

As part of its ongoing growth, the parent company Westlake is standardizing the brand identity of the entire Group

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