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General
General | 21 November 2025

Godavari Biorefineries forms subsidiary in US

The company is expanding its overseas footprint

R&D
R&D | 21 November 2025

Sinopec’s biodegradable mulch film shows breakthrough in Xinjiang cotton fields

This pilot demonstrates that sustainable agriculture can coexist with high yields

General
General | 21 November 2025

Clariant wins two awards at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards

Clariant’s Chromium-free HySat catalyst platform for hydrogenation processes won “Best Catalyst Technology”

Renewable
Renewable | 21 November 2025

Renewable energy set to surge to 35% of India’s power mix by 2030: ICRA

The growth hinges on the addition of roughly 200 GW of new capacity over next five years

Chemical
Chemical | 21 November 2025

Toyo Ink to ramp up Gujarat plant to meet surging demand of packaging sector

The upgraded plant, set to go live in 2028, will boost the company’s total output by about 1.5 times

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 21 November 2025

Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem team up to turn captured carbon into circular plastics

Norsk e-Fuel is scaling up PtL technology with plans for three industrial plants by 2032

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 November 2025

Odfjell SE expands fleet with six advanced chemical tankers

The vessels, built at multiple Japanese shipyards, will be delivered between the first half of 2026 and 2027

General
General | 21 November 2025

MP Materials joins US-Saudi alliance to build major rare earth refinery

The joint venture follows a new U.S.-Saudi framework aimed at securing critical supply chains

Chemical
Chemical | 21 November 2025

Sumitomo Chemical acquires Taiwan’s AUECC to expand semiconductor portfolio

Sumitomo Chemical will integrate AUECC’s extensive sales and procurement networks, flexible packaging capabilities, and product range to strengthen its global supply chain

General
General | 21 November 2025

Johnson Matthey posts strong H1 2025 performance

JM expects full-year underlying operating profit growth at the higher end of a mid single-digit percentage range

General
General | 21 November 2025

Syngenta and Amoeba partner to develop and commercialize new biofungicide to fight Europe’s wheat disease

Together, these diseases affect an estimated 9–12 million hectares of wheat annually across Europe and the UK

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

BASF inaugurates alkyl polyglucosides plant in Thailand

The enhancement complements BASF’s global APG production network—including sites in Germany, China, and a new facility scheduled for start-up in 2026 in the US

General
General | 20 November 2025

BASF Coatings wins Green Impact Pioneer Award

European Chamber celebrates 12th CSR Awards in Nanjing, China

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 November 2025

DuPont breaks ground Molykote lubricants plant in China

The investment comes as Molykote responds to soaring demand for advanced lubricants across China

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

Wevo launches next-gen silicone rubbers for textiles, electronics and fuel cells

Both materials offer a wide operating temperature range of –60°C to +200°C and show strong results in thermal shock testing

Chemical
Chemical | 20 November 2025

LANXESS unleashes powerful, eco-friendly oxidizing agent for next-gen detergents

Its Oxone Monopersulfate Compound, a fast-acting and potent oxidizing agent, allows cold-wash detergents to deliver top-tier stain removal

Energy
Energy | 20 November 2025

Aramco unveils wave of new deals worth $30 billion at Washington Investment Forum

The key deals announced in liquefied natural gas space include midocean energy

General
General | 20 November 2025

INEOS launches €250 million investment to secure future of French industry at Lavera

INEOS launches a major investment at Lavera to regenerate and modernise one of France’s most important industrial sites, safeguarding 10,000 jobs

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 November 2025

BASF adds ISCC EU certification to its biomass-balanced methanol offering

Can meet the full range of sustainability and regulatory requirements across both the chemical and biofuel markets

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 November 2025

Ducor and Blue Circle Olefins join forces to deliver 100% circular polypropylene

The partnership aims to accelerate the availability of high-quality, circular polypropylene by integrating Blue Circle Olefins’ innovative methanol-to-olefins technology with Ducor’s flexible and customer-focused production capabilities

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