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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

LSI Chemical launches cold flow additive for diesel fuel

The diesel fuel additive significantly improves the operation of any diesel engine in extreme temperatures by improving two crucial indicators of performance in diesel fuel – Cold Filter Plugging Point and Pour Point to prevent gelling and icing.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

GIC to invest Rs. 5,512.5 Cr in Reliance Retail

The investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs. 4.285 lakh crore. GIC’s investment will translate into a 1.22% equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted basis.

Digitization
Digitization | 02 October 2020

Artificial Intelligence in India to grow at a CAGR of 30.8% says IDC

Data trustworthiness and difficulty in selecting the right algorithm, are some of the top challenges that hold organizations back from implementing AI technology.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Pharma likely to grow into $120 bn industry by 2030 says Gowda

The business friendly reforms carried out by the government have helped India to emerge as one of the best investment destinations among emerging economies, the minister said at CII Life Sciences Conclave 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 01 October 2020

Polyplex Corp to invest $102 million for setting up new BOPET film unit in US

The project is proposed to be financed by available surplus cash balances and internal accruals and the tentative time frame for commissioning is about 24 months.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Mubadala to invest Rs. 6,247.5 Cr in Reliance Retail

Mubadala’s investment will translate into a 1.40% equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

OQ Chemicals completes isononanoic acid capacity expansion at Germany site

The project completed at the site is part of the previously announced carboxylic acid expansions in the short and mid-term.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Gowda launches fertilizer home delivery pilot project

The project has been launched for home delivery of fertilizers to farmers in Andhra Pradesh.

People
People | 01 October 2020

Aparna Subramani assumes charge of Secretary, Dept. of Pharmaceuticals

She has also served as the Principal Secretary to the then Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Qualiform to use Eastman's recycled copolyester for cosmetics packaging

Company has launched range of sustainable luxury packaging with 50% recycled content.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

OCP, Yara and Pupuk wins IFA's green leaf award

All three companies have been awarded for their extraordinary Safety – Health – Environment (SHE) performance in fertilizer production.

Digitization
Digitization | 01 October 2020

ABB to digitize MOL' chemical and refinery sites in Europe

Through this contract, ABB aims to deliver €10 million euros of production improvements for MOL.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 01 October 2020

DuPont provides wet-scrubber unit for Gazpromneft Omsk refinery

The Belco wet-scrubbing technology was installed at Omsk during a Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) revamp and efficiently removes process impurities from the flue gas emitted by the FCCU thus reducing air emissions well below detection limits.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Firmenich opens biotechnology research lab in Geneva

Harnessing digital technology for increased automation, the pilot plant is able to move from single to continuous batch process, increasing efficiency, speed and reducing the use of raw materials.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 October 2020

Nexam Chemical to supply PET additives to US-based foam manufacturer

The value of the order is SEK 9 million and applies to deliveries up to and including the spring of 2021.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2020

ALPLA acquires Amcor's PET plant in India

With this takeover, ALPLA is expanding its core business in the PET area in India and all 50 employees will be taken over by ALPLA.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2020

BASF completes sale of its construction chemicals business to PE firm

On December 21, 2019, BASF and an affiliate of Lone Star had signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of BASF’s Construction Chemicals business.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2020

Clariant India wins best responsible care committed company 2019 award

Company was recognized for its continued efforts in upholding the highest environment, health and safety standards through the efficient management of its operations.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2020

Tokuyama, Formosa Plastics form IPA joint venture in Taiwan

The plant is expected to produce 30,000 tonnes of high-purity IPA per year, made from propylene supplied by FPG which will be used as a cleaning solution by the electronics industry.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2020

Aramco, Sabic supplies blue ammonia for zero carbon project in Japan

40 tons of high-grade blue ammonia already dispatched for use in zero-carbon power generation, a successful demonstration of the supply network from Saudi Arabia to Japan

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