Digitization
Digitization | 19 January 2022

Radix deploys monitoring technology at Solvay's plant in Brazil

The new system will help reduce corrective and preventive maintenance orders, increase productivity, and improve plant reliability

General
General | 19 January 2022

Aramco signs hydrogen, ammonia deals with Korean firms

The agreements seek to deepen collaboration between Aramco and leading Korean companies to unlock new opportunities in the fields of advanced technology, manufacturing and finance, illustrating Aramco’s commitment to driving development through global partnerships

Energy
Energy | 19 January 2022

Shell acquires Solar-Konzept Italia

The acquisition increases Shell’s solar development pipeline in Italy.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 January 2022

VSIL planning to ramp up ethanol capacity to 500,000 liters per day

The company is looking at both brownfield and greenfield expansion in Belgavi and expects completion by November 2023 and FY2024 respectively

Opinion
Opinion | 18 January 2022

Specialty Chemical growth driven by increased manufacturing

Government’s initiative to sanction the PLI Scheme for chemical manufacturers will help us convert challenges into opportunities and realign supply chain from China to India thus making India a major chemical manufacturing hub globally

General
General | 18 January 2022

Solvay awards €300k science prize to Prof Katalin Karikó for research in mRNA technology

Prof Karikó's research was most notably used by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to build COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 January 2022

Vikas Ecotech finalizing JV with biodegradable plastics firm

Initially a pilot plant for producing biodegradable plastics shall be set up which will eventually, with further investments, be scaled up in various well-organized phases

Chemical
Chemical | 18 January 2022

Arkema to increase thermoplastic elastomers production capacity by 25%

Additional capacity is scheduled to come on stream mid-2023 at Serquigny in France

General
General | 18 January 2022

Fermenich signs partnership deal with China-based beauty retailer Harmay

Under the agreement, Firmenich and HARMAY will join forces to contribute to the development of the Fine Fragrance category in China, by leveraging their respective capabilities to support the development of new fragrance brands, concepts, experiences and models

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 January 2022

LG Chem accelerates chemical recycling of plastics

Construction to begin within the year and have annual production capacity of 20,000 tons by early 2024

Sustainability
Sustainability | 18 January 2022

ExxonMobil aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Company strategy tested for resiliency against a range of net-zero scenarios, including IPCC and IEA

Technology
Technology | 18 January 2022

Ion Exchange (India) bags Rs 137 Cr contract from NRL

The project is to be constructed and commissioned within 19 months from the date of Letter of Acceptance.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 18 January 2022

OpenGate Capital acquires Chemisphere Corp.

Chemical distribution platform expands following acquisition of Chemsolv

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 January 2022

Loop Industries selects site for its PET recycling plant in France

Construction of the facility at Port-Jérôme in Normandy, Northern France is expected to begin in 2023, with commissioning approximately 18 months later

Chemical
Chemical | 18 January 2022

Covestro becomes sole owner of Japan Fine Coatings

Company has acquired JSR's 30% stake in Japan Fine Coatings

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 January 2022

Polytama Propindo selects LyondellBasell technology for new PP plant in Indonesia

The process technology will be used for an additional 300 KTA polypropylene plant to be built in Balongan, West Java, Indonesia, that is expected to be completed in 2024

Chemical
Chemical | 17 January 2022

Century Park establishes specialty chemicals platform

NCP marks the third platform and eleventh overall investment by Century Park in the specialty chemicals sector.

General
General | 17 January 2022

GAIL India updates on CBI action against Director

CBI searches were conducted at the premises of the accused at Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Panchkula, Karnal etc.

General
General | 17 January 2022

India’s first coal to methanol pilot plant dedicated to nation

This s the first of its kind technology demonstration in India

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 17 January 2022

Govt. approves guidelines for EV charging infrastructure

The objective is to enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India

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