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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 February 2021

Gowda presents 10th National Awards for Technology Innovation in petrochemicals industry

India has potential to become global petrochemicals hub.

Energy
Energy | 24 February 2021

Occidental reports Q4 net loss at $1.1 bn

Oil and gas pre-tax loss on continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $1.1 billion.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 February 2021

US chemical activity barometer up 1% in February : ACC

The CAB reading for January was revised upward by 0.90 points.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 February 2021

Covestro expects 10%-15% core volume growth in 2021

The Group decided to focus on four topics: alternative raw materials, innovative recycling, joint solutions, and renewable energies.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 February 2021

Rama Phosphates commences production of sulphuric acid from new unit

The company's overall annual production capacity of sulphuric acid would be 155000 TPA from its Indore manufacturing facility.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 February 2021

Reliance to hive off O2C business into an independent subsidiary

The existing O2C operating team will be moving with the transfer of business and there will be no dilution of earnings or any restriction on cash flows, RIL said in its statement.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 February 2021

Arkema to increase fluoropolymer capacities at its Chinese site

Company will invest to further increase its fluoropolymer production capacities in Changshu by 35% in 2022

Sustainability
Sustainability | 23 February 2021

Borealis to lower CO2 emissions at polyolefins plant in Finland

This newly-won Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer will replace around 50% of the heat energy currently required for Porvoo Polyolefins operations in a cleaner and more efficient way. Projected annual energy savings are approximately 60 GW

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Fire breaks out at UPL’s plant at Jhagadia

There is no fatality reported.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Sasol’s reports strong H1 performance

Despite a 23% decrease in the rand/barrel oil price, its adjusted EBITDA decreased by only 6%.

Gas
Gas | 23 February 2021

INOX Air Products invests Rs. 2,000 crores to build eight new ASUs in India

New plants will be strategically located in proximity of high demand growth areas in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Zuari to sell Goa fertilizer plant to Paradeep Phosphates

The Enterprise Value of USD 280 million subject to customary adjustments for capex, cash, debt, cash-like items, debt-like items and working capital changes based on certain agreed parameters.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Equinor resumes production of methanol plant in Norway

The safe start-up preparations have gone according to plan and the facility is now supplying methanol to the market,

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Thermo Fisher’s new facility in Bengaluru to produce reliable COVID-19 testing kits

Applied Biosystems CoviPath COVID-19 RT-PCR Kit is approved for in vitro diagnostic use by ICMR and DCGI.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Encina and Flint Hills to produce chemicals from waste plastic

Both companies are expected to sign a definitive agreement that includes building a waste plastic to renewable chemicals and renewable fuels plant in Corpus Christi, TX.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 February 2021

Yara, Statkraft and Aker Horizons to set up green ammonia project in Norway

These companies plan to explore the potential for green ammonia production in Northern Norway as a future opportunity.

General
General | 22 February 2021

Stamicarbon licenses ulra-low energy urea technology to Chinese firm

The urea plant with a Pool Reactor will have a capacity of 2,334 metric tons per day and is expected to start up in 2023

Chemical
Chemical | 22 February 2021

PPG completes acquisition of coatings manufacturer VersaFlex

VersaFlex specializes in polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and wastewater infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure, and industrial applications

Sustainability
Sustainability | 22 February 2021

Linde recognized by S&P Global in sustainability yearbook 2021

Linde was also ranked as one of the leading companies in the global chemicals sector

Chemical
Chemical | 22 February 2021

Sika aims to grow by 6%–8% a year till 2023

The company remains aligned for long-term success and profitable growth.

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