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Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2020

California Governor signs mandatory recycled content bill

Nation’s first recycled content requirement for plastic beverage containers will increase collection and supply, expand market demand.

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2020

Indian chemical industry needs to accelerate production by 140% says BCG study

The latest BCG whitepaper highlights the significant latent potential in the Indian chemicals industry, which could more than double to around US $300 billion by 2025 with the right combination of domestic and export tailwinds.

Gas
Gas | 24 September 2020

Worley secures contract from Drax for carbon capture project in UK

Worley’s work includes developing the plant layout, cost estimation and schedules for FEED and detailed engineering, procurement and construction.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2020

Artek Surfin to acquire Baker Hughes chemical manufacturing facility in Oklahama

The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2020.

Gas
Gas | 24 September 2020

Fire reported at ONGC's gas terminal in Hazira, no casualties

The inlet gas terminal where the fire broke out was cordoned off and the plant secured.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 September 2020

Neste and Shell sign an agreement to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel

The agreement significantly increases the supply and availability of SAF for the aviation industry with effect from October 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2020

AkzoNobel to invest €20 million for powder coatings capacity expansion at Como, Italy

The state-of-the-art new building in Como, Italy will help the company continue to grow with its customers, particularly in the automotive segment.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2020

Casco uses INEOS Styrolution’s composite for production of safety helmets

CASCO selected the carbon composite StyLight Hybrid S as the material of choice for their new designs offering customers not only protection in most demanding environments, but also giving them a product that addresses their lifestyle.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2020

Lanxess funds pensions with €100 million

The Group-wide funding status of pension obligations improves from around 56 percent to around 60 percent with this transaction.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 September 2020

Total to invest more than €500 Million to convert its Grandpuits refinery into Zero-crude platform for biofuels & bioplastics

The refinery will focus on production of renewable diesel for the aviation industry, production of bioplastics, plastics recycling, operation of two photovoltaic solar power plants.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2020

Alvotech appoints DKSH as its distribution partner for biosimilars product range in Asia

The collaboration will include the following markets: Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Gas
Gas | 24 September 2020

GAIL maintains CNG and D-PNG supplies despite ONGC's Hazira fire incident

The company supplies about 60 million standard cubic meters of gas through its northwestern pipeline grid to customers in the states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Goa.

Gas
Gas | 24 September 2020

Pradhan invites US companies to engage in developing gas infrastructure in India

The minister urged the US-based companies to partner with India on developing gas infrastructure during his meeting with Kenneth Juster, the US Ambassador to India.

People
People | 24 September 2020

Arun Kumar Singh assumes additional charge of Director, Refineries at BPCL

Singh is presently Director (Marketing) in BPCL and now has been entrusted with additional charge of Director (Refineries) from 18th September 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 September 2020

Arkema acquires Italian decorative flooring technologies firm

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 September 2020

Casio uses BASF's flame-retardant plastic for its new digital watch

The new flame retardant polyphthalamide (PPA) is used to manufacture the terminal header which sits on the terminal block and contributes to power charging and data synchronization.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 September 2020

Mitsui and Nisso acquires majority stake in Bharat Insecticides

The new relationship with Mitsui and Nisso will further strengthen BIL’s ability to deliver innovative crop protection products and support the sustainable growth of India’s agriculture sector.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 September 2020

Neste divests stake in Nynas to Bitumina Industries

Company has sold its 49.99% shares in Nynas AB to Bitumina Industries Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 September 2020

Yara announces organisational changes

The organisational changes will support Yara’s ongoing transition towards providing sustainable solutions for the global food system.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 September 2020

Manali Petrochemicals to invest Rs. 150 crore on PG capacity expansion

The capacity is proposed to be expanded initially to 46,000 MT to be completed in 18-21 months and then by another 24,000 MT thereafter.

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