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General
General | 19 December 2020

Government committed to extend all support to the MSME sector: MSME Minister

India is a very big market and it’s time we can use of it for our benefit and MSMEs can play a huge role here.

Gas
Gas | 19 December 2020

India to spend $60 billion to create gas infrastructure by 2024: Petroleum Minister

The government is envisaging a gas based economy by increasing the share of natural gas in India’s primary energy mix from 6.2 percent to 15 percent by the year 2030.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 December 2020

Kemira and DuPont partner for development of new biomaterials

Kemira will be the exclusive provider of the new biomaterials to its core markets

Chemical
Chemical | 18 December 2020

Global trade of chemicals is key to COVID-19 recovery, says WEF report

The COVID-19 crisis has also demonstrated how collaboration in international value chains can drive value instead of risks.

People
People | 18 December 2020

BASF names new CTO

She will also assume responsibility for the three research divisions.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 December 2020

BASF agrees to Sell Illinois Manufacturing Plant

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2020

UFlex launches dual purpose sanitizer FLEXGUARD-I

The alcohol based sanitizer meets the WHO guidelines and is being manufactured at the company’s existing plant at Noida.

Chemical Solutions
Chemical Solutions | 17 December 2020

Aurinia & Lonza expands manufacturing relationship

The monoplant is estimated to be operational in 2023.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2020

Schevaran commemorates 32nd Foundation Day

The companyy has formulated close to 150 cleaning chemical products inspired by sustainable green technology.

Technology
Technology | 17 December 2020

EPL’s Platina is world’s first recyclable packaging tube

Platina went through a rigorous test and qualification process for more than three months before the results were announced.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 December 2020

Sirca to exclusively distribute San Marco and Durante & Vivan

The company will focus on industrial adhesives range through its strong OEM clientele of around 300 loyal customers.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 December 2020

Garware Polyester becomes first PPF manufacturer in India

The company estimates Paint Protection Films to contribute 20% of FY23 revenue estimated at an incremental Rs. 300 crore.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 December 2020

BPCL board approves merger of Bharat Gas Resources with itself

During the financial year 2019-20, BGRL has recorded revenue from operations of Rs.273.35 crore.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 December 2020

BPCL to acquire stake of other shareholders in Bharat Oman Refineries

The Board of Directors has also approved the proposal to approach Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) for acquiring 269,00,000 warrants held by GoMP in BORL.

General
General | 17 December 2020

ABB completes remote commissioning of winder drives for major paper producer in India

This project included upgrading the mill's complete winder drive system to ABB's latest ACS880 drives, AC motors, AC800M controller and process panel, as well as ensuring that all new assets were fully commissioned and ready for operation

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2020

Benjamin Moore acquires UK distributor Shaw Paints

Shaw Paints co-founders, Craig and Helen Shaw, will join the Benjamin Moore team and remain based in the UK.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2020

German chemical industry to return on growth track in 2021, say VCI

Production drops by 3 percent compared to the previous year, sales by 6 percent

General
General | 17 December 2020

bp acquires majority stake in largest US forest carbon offset developer Finite Carbon

Finite Carbon identifies and develops projects that enable landowners to generate revenue from the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of forests. These actions increase carbon stored in forests and generate carbon offsets that are verified against industry-recognized standards and can be traded on markets

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2020

BASF completes 1st phase of MDI capacity expansion project at Geismar site

The final phase, which is expected to bring the capacity to approximately 600,000 metric tons per year, should start-up around the middle of the decade.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 December 2020

Agilyx and Braskem collaborates for advanced recycling project in North America

The project aims to examine an efficient pathway to produce polypropylene (PP) using difficult-to-recycle mixed waste plastic, powered by Agilyx advanced recycling technology.

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