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Chemical
Chemical | 18 October 2020

KPMG resigns as auditors of UPL's Mauritius subsidiary

In order to re-organize the audit process to improve productivity, at the request of the company, KPMG Mauritius has resigned as statutory auditors of UPL Corporation Limited, Mauritius.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 October 2020

Himadri Speciality raises Rs.50 crores

Company has allotted 1000 units of commercial paper of Rs. 5,00,000/- each, aggregating to Rs.50 crores at a discount rate of 4.75% p.a.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 October 2020

Evonik Q3 sales and profits decline

Sales amounted to €2.917 billion against €3.232 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 October 2020

Estee Lauder partners with Sabic, Albea for use of recycled polymer resin

This strategic partnership aligns with ELC’s sustainable packaging goals, which includes increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in its packaging by up to 50% by 2025.

Digitization
Digitization | 18 October 2020

Yokogawa launches updated version of plant monitoring software

Enhanced OpreX Asset Management and Integrity solution supports predictive plant maintenance with abnormal status prediction for control valves

Chemical
Chemical | 18 October 2020

Borealis to use renewable energy for its facilities in Belgium

Deal with Eneco propels Borealis towards goal of sourcing 50% of total electricity in major business areas from renewables by 2030 and reducing its indirect carbon dioxide emissions.

Gas
Gas | 17 October 2020

ISGEC to set-up waste to energy plant for KPCL

The plant will have a capacity to use 600 tonnes of segregated waste on a daily basis to produce power.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 October 2020

Zuari Agro shuts down urea plant for repair work

Company had shut down the urea plant for repairs work on 15th October, 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 October 2020

PQ Group to sell performance materials biz

Company is also launching a review of strategic alternatives for performance chemicals business.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 October 2020

Trinseo receives ISCC mass balance certification

The certification was issued for three material families manufactured at three European sites: polystyrene from Tessenderlo, Belgium, polycarbonate produced in Stade, Germany and synthetic rubber from Schkopau, Germany.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 October 2020

Real trigger of ‘Aatma Nirbhar’ is the ease of operations, says Sunil Bhatnagar, GHCL

According to him, there is a need to change perceptions and for that a lot of work needs to go on in terms of making governments realize that it is not that industry is asking for a subsidy every time or for a support on money or finance or interest rates all the time but industry needs fast tracking of proposals and help from government and this can be facilitated by removing the bottlenecks.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2020

India, China to lead global PVC capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData

The global polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity is poised to see considerable growth by 2024, potentially increasing from 56.13 million tpy in 2019 to 65.60 million tpy in 2024, registering a total growth of 17%.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Wacker to slash 1,200 jobs by 2022

The job cuts will affect mainly Wacker’s administrative departments and the indirect and non-operational functions of its business divisions. In addition, 200 jobs will be cut back at international sites.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Evonik expands bio-based portfolio of active ingredients

Further amplifies Evonik’s ability to help customers transform their brands to generate distinctive sustainability outcomes.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Orion upgrades Texas facility to achieve self sufficiency in power generation

In addition to supplying 100 percent of the plant’s power needs, the cogeneration unit at the plant delivers enough electricity into the regional grid to power over 4,000 homes, which supplements weather-dependent, renewable sources in the area.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Evonik to shut its German methionine unit and consolidate global production

Company plans to cluster its MetAMINO (DL-methionine) production at three international hubs (Americas, Europe, and Asia) to maximize economies of scale and utilize robust processes.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Thermo Fisher to develop new sterile filling lines in Singapore

Investment supports global health and preparedness in the Asia-Pacific region

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2020

Shin-Etsu launches new range of polyglycerin modified emulsifiers

The new emulsifiers are designed to provide hydrating properties into skincare products.

Technology
Technology | 16 October 2020

TechnipFMC, McPhy to collaborate on green hydrogen projects

TechnipFMC is also making an equity investment in McPhy.

Gas
Gas | 16 October 2020

Linde, Shell to jointly commercialize low-carbon technology for ethylene production

Technology could lead to lower carbon emissions, offers a catalytic alternative to steam cracking.

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