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Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

Total, Plastic Energy collaborates on chemical recycling plant In France

The project is expected to become operational in early 2023.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

IMCD US opens new HQ in Greater Cleveland area

The building features an open floor plan, state-of-the-art training and conference rooms, and integrated technology throughout the space.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

Saft to double electrolyte production capacity in France

This €9 million investment was driven by growth in demand for Saft cells in smart metering and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

Covestro completes capital increase for DSM's acquisition

As part of the capital increase, 10,200,000 new no-par value ordinary bearer shares were placed with institutional investors in an accelerated bookbuilding process.

Digitization
Digitization | 14 October 2020

Dhotre inaugurates aquaponics facility in Punjab

The state-of-the-art facility which is the first of its kind in the region, is equipped with advanced sensors for monitoring and automated controls.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

European Commission adopts new sustainable chemicals strategy

New chemicals strategy fully recognises the fundamental role of chemicals for human well-being and for the green and digital transition of European economy and society.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Henkel supports UN treaty on plastic pollution

The endorsers are urging for a UN treaty that harmonizes the complex landscape of regulatory standards, establishes common metrics and methodologies, mandates the development of national targets and action plans, and supports innovation and infrastructure development to create a level playing field across the plastic value chain.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2020

Indian fertilizer PSU's should become self-sustainable : Gowda

While interacting with CMDs, Gowda stressed on the need for PSUs to become self-sustainable and said that in future, PSUs should not depend upon budgetary support from the Government of India.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Shree Renuka Sugars commences Haldia operations

The company manufactures fuel grade ethanol that can be blended with petrol.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 October 2020

Celanese completes sale of Polyplastics JV to Diacel

Through this transaction, Celanese monetized a historically passive investment and expects to deploy the proceeds from this all-cash transaction into higher value-generating opportunities.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

ALPLA develops carbon-neutral rPET

With the world’s first carbon-neutral rPET, ALPLA is helping its customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 13 October 2020

Lummus forms new company focused on sustainability

New company will offer solutions to convert plastic waste to value-added products, production of chemicals and fuels from biomass, and decarbonization of existing and future assets.

Digitization
Digitization | 13 October 2020

Firmenich, Microsoft partner to create first AI-based flavor

The grilled beef flavor was created in collaboration with Microsoft, leveraging the entirety of Firmenich's broad raw material database.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 October 2020

Stable policy and regulatory support needed to help farmers : CropLife India

Government & agro-chemical industry leaders deliberated on Agrochemicals – The Road Ahead during 40th AGM of CropLife India.

People
People | 13 October 2020

Gelest names new CEO

Dr. Barry Arkles has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Gelest Inc. effective immediately.

Opinion
Opinion | 13 October 2020

AI-powered drones for precision agriculture : The secret to scaling and sustenance

According to a study, the global drone market within agriculture would grow at 35.9% CAGR (2020-25) to reach $5.7 billion by 2025.

Start-up
Start-up | 13 October 2020

Henkel invests in US-based advanced materials start-up

The acquisition will help Adhesive Technologies to expand expertise for functional coating solutions in automotive electronics and consumer electronics.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

Wacker to invest $100 mn on expanding VAE production capacity

Company’s Nanjing expansion will more than double its production capacity there, enabling it to meet growing customer demand for its high-quality binders, particularly from China’s buoyant construction industry.

Gas
Gas | 13 October 2020

Air Liquide to invest €40 mn to build ASU in Poland

The new investment will add a capacity of more than 1,200 tons of oxygen per day on the G?ogów site, which will bring Air Liquide total oxygen production capacity on this location to close to 2,800 tons per day.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

Mitsu Chem Plast wins SME 2020 award

Company has been awarded the 'Compliance Champion SME 2020 Award' at Compliance 10/10, 2020.

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