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Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2021

DKSH expands distribution agreement with Stepan in India and South Korea

Under the agreement, DKSH will be the exclusive partner to provide marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as customer management for Stepan’s portfolio of specialty and intermediate chemicals to the metalworking fluids market

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2021

Dishman Carbogen Amcis announces successful results for treatment for vitamin D deficiency

Researchers observed that a form of vitamin D, known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (Calcifediol), was absorbed faster and better than the same dose of vitamin D.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2021

Dhanuka Agritech Q4FY21 consolidated PAT at Rs. 48.64 Cr

Dhanuka Agritech has posted net profit of Rs.210.55 crores for the 12 months period ended March 31, 2021

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2021

Meghmani Organochem Q4FY21 consolidated PAT falls to Rs. 36.02 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs.1661.37 crores during the 12 months period ended March 31, 2021

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2021

U.S. specialty chemical markets expand in April as per ACC

During April, overall specialty chemicals volumes were up 13.3% on a year-over-year (Y/Y) basis, recovering from the depressed levels when lockdowns were widespread

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2021

HPCL Q4FY21 consolidated PAT up at Rs. 3060.70 Cr

The company has reported total income of Rs.273221.69 crores during the 12 months period ended March 31, 2021

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 May 2021

Kao aims to become carbon neutral by 2050

Company is also aiming to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to zero by 2040

Chemical
Chemical | 20 May 2021

Biesterfeld expands into personal care segment in Brazil

This move is in line with Biesterfeld’s ongoing geographical expansion strategy and is supported by a dedicated local technical sales structure which draws upon the experience of and close collaboration with the European network and the head office in Hamburg, Germany

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 May 2021

AVEVA paves the way for Henkel to drive sustainability across supply chain

By integrating AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA Historian and AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System, Henkel is monitoring and minimizing energy consumption saving €8M YOY in 2020 and working towards its target of becoming three times more energy efficient by 2030

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2021

Braskem, Vartega launch recycling program for 3D printing filament

Carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament recycling provides for a circular pathway for material re-use and supports sustainability goals around eliminating plastic waste

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 May 2021

Borealis circular PP solutions helps reduce carbon emissions

The study carried out by ifeu showed that from cradle-to-gate (all steps from the sourcing of raw materials to products leaving Borealis’ production site), GHG emissions are reduced by at least 120% (2.7kg of CO2 equivalent per kg of PP) compared to PP manufactured with fossil-based feedstock at the same location

Energy
Energy | 20 May 2021

Maire Tecnimont, Mytilineos to explore building a green hydrogen production plant in Italy

The agreement relates to the execution of an engineering study to evaluate the implementation of a green hydrogen production facility based on electrolysis

Battery
Battery | 20 May 2021

BASF and Shanshan to form a joint venture for battery material production in China

Closing of the transaction is targeted for later this summer following the approval of the relevant authorities

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 May 2021

Air Liquide launches its first green bond to support sustainability projects

With this issuance, Air Liquide is raising €500 million with a 10-year maturity at a yield of 0.461%

Chemical
Chemical | 20 May 2021

Kemira starts up dry polymer production plant in South Korea

The new dedicated capacity strengthens Kemira’s local and global supply network of high-quality dry polymers and supports the growing Asia-Pacific markets for both Kemira’s business segments, Pulp & Paper and Industry & Water

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 May 2021

Givaudan joins Together for Sustainability initiative

The programme allows member companies to assess the environmental, labour & human rights, ethical and sustainable procurement performance of their suppliers, gathering insights which drive and deliver measurable improvements of their suppliers’ as well as their own sustainability performance

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2021

Lummus Technology awarded contract for new PP plant in Egypt

Lummus’ scope includes the technology license for a 590 KTA polypropylene unit as well as basic design engineering, training and services, catalyst supply and operator training simulator services

Chemical
Chemical | 20 May 2021

Grace completes expansion of its silica manufacturing plant in Malaysia

The expansion is Grace’s fourth extension of the plant since its inception and a direct result of growing worldwide demand for Grace’s specialty silica solutions

Energy
Energy | 20 May 2021

Siemens Energy and partners inaugurate first green hydrogen project in Dubai

Project developed in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai

Energy
Energy | 20 May 2021

Doosan and KHNP partners to develop hydrogen value chain solutions

According to the terms of the MOU, the two companies agreed to continuously collaborate on several areas covering the entire hydrogen value chain

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