Latest Indian Chemical and Petrochemical News, statistics, Research and events... indianchemicalnews.com | Page 951
Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Arkema ramps up fluoropolymer capacity for Lithium-ion batteries in China

Driven by strong growth in demand for electric vehicles and consumer electronics devices, as well as energy storage, the global lithium-ion battery market continues to expand at an accelerating pace

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Perstorp plans to build sustainable methanol plant in Sweden

The project would support companies downstream in the value chains in their efforts towards renewable/circular materials, reduced carbon footprints, and in their ability to offer sustainable, affordable products

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Yokogawa Included for the first time in DJSI World Index

As its three sustainability goals, Yokogawa is working to achieve net-zero emissions, make the transition to a circular economy, and ensure well-being, and has established medium-term targets for each goal that are to be achieved by the years 2020 and 2030

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 November 2020

Indorama gets $300 mn loan for expanding PET recycling

The company is aiming for a minimum of 750,000 metric tons of recycled PET (rPET) globally by 2025

Technology
Technology | 24 November 2020

Braskem, Haldor Topsoe achieve first production of bio-based MEG from sugar

The demo unit was started up in 2019 with the primary goal to demonstrate all key design features of the pioneering technology that transforms sugar into renewable MEG

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Deepak Nitrite wins Forbes Asia as Best Under Billion Top 200 award

Company recently entered into its 50th year of operation

General
General | 24 November 2020

Govt. to set up electric vehicle charging kiosks at 69,000 petrol pumps

Addressing a virtual conference, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways & MSME said that the government is trying to create an ecosystem to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in the country

Technology
Technology | 24 November 2020

Adani Port ranks 14th in Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index

Company ranked 14th in the global transportation and transportation infrastructure sector

Digitization
Digitization | 24 November 2020

Indian CIOs to accelerate digitization in 2021

In 2021, IT spending growth will return as CIOs start positioning IT as not just a growth enabler, but a ‘survival necessary’ strategy

General
General | 24 November 2020

Biocon to acquire 26% stake in HRTPL

Company will pay Rs. 5.91 crore for acquisition of 26% stake on a fully diluted basis in one or more tranches

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

SCHUTZEN launches sustainable liquor solution

Nature Safe Denim Process by SCHUTZEN is based on a biodegradable polymeric ready to use liquor solution which allows the warp beams yarn or open width fabrics to be dyed/printed or coated using pigments, natural dyes or reactive dyestuff instead of Indigo or Sulfur

General
General | 24 November 2020

Clariant unveils future-ready skincare application portfolio

In RetroFuture, customers can embrace the future with a trusted and traditional foundation that will provide the basis for new, modern natural-focused skin care

General
General | 24 November 2020

Syngenta launches new insecticide active ingredient for crop protection

Spiropidion is the result of chemistry-driven innovation within a rare class of insecticides that helps crops from the inside, protecting the whole plant body from attack of damaging sucking pests, thereby securing crop quality, yields and the livelihood of farmers

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Sudarshan Chemical aims to become third largest pigment manufacturer globally

The company plans to open subsidiaries in South East Asia and South Korea

General
General | 24 November 2020

SIDBI signs MoU for development of MSME ecosystem in Gujarat

Under the agreement, a Project Management Unit (PMU) will be deployed by SIDBI with Government of Gujarat to design training and capacity building programs for MSME sector

Chemical
Chemical | 24 November 2020

Jubilant to sell its IMFL manufacturing liquor license

Company's portable liquor license is valid till March 31, 2021

Energy
Energy | 24 November 2020

Lower production costs to fuel demand for a hydrogen-based economy

As per latest S&P Global Ratings report hydrogen can push the energy transition forward, but this would require coordinated policy, lower hydrogen production costs, and massive growth of renewables

Digitization
Digitization | 23 November 2020

Mindtree to drive digital transformation for a US-based wind turbine manufacturer

The Nordex Group chose Mindtree as its business transformation partner to simplify, modernize, and transform its entire IT landscape globally, while providing scalability to support the company's growth plans

Chemical
Chemical | 23 November 2020

Dai-Ichi Karkaria reports fire incident at its Dahej plant with no casualties

The fire was extinguished by the team by using inhouse fire hydrant system and with the help of the Fire Department, Dahej and there was no loss or injury to human life

Chemical
Chemical | 23 November 2020

Sensient to sell its fragrances business to Symrise

Both parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential and the transaction is subject to satisfaction of antitrust and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions

Startups

Chemical

Petrochemical

Energy

Digitization