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Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

SCS tests use of mechanical r-PS for food contact applications

Members of SCS delivered the proof of concept that mechanically recycled polystyrene can serve as a drop-in solution in form, fill and seal (FFS) production lines.

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.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Shree Renuka Sugars commences Haldia operations

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

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.

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.

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.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

Phillips Carbon Black forms new subsidiary

Phillips Carbon Black Limited has today i.e., 12th October, 2020 subscribed to 10,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, of the wholly owned subsidiary, PCBL (TN) Limited, for a total consideration of Rs. 100,000.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

BASF to double production capacity for synthetic ester base stocks in Jinshan, China

The capacity expansion is expected to reach full completion by the second half of 2022.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

AmSty launches new sustainable polystyrene resins

Company has introduced three new PolyRenew products to help customers in the U.S. and Latin America reach their sustainability goals.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 October 2020

Coal India to set-up coal-to-methanol plants

Company has invited global bids for setting up a coal to methanol plant and Dankuni Coal Complex in West Bengal is identified as the project site for the proposed plant.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 October 2020

Lloyd’s Register sells its energy business portfolio

Company has sold its energy business unit to Inspirit Capital, a London-based investment firm and the transaction is expected to complete on or before the 31st October 2020 and is not subject to any formal regulatory or other approvals.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

PPG launches new range of flooring coatings

All flooring coating systems are designed for durability, ease of installation and low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

Hitachi ABB Power Grids India wins Rs.100 crore order from HPCL Rajasthan refinery

The company is delivering a 220/66-kilovolt (kV) substation to assimilate power from the state grid and deliver it smoothly and efficiently to the Barmer refinery.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

NextChem secures funding to develop recycled plastic technologies

Crédit Agricole Leasing Italia financed a leasing plan from NextChem to purchase innovative equipment and machinery aimed at further increasing the production performance of the entire Upcycling process.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

CPChem completes production of circular polyethylene from waste plastics

Successful demonstration paves way for new product range, Marlex Anew circular polyethylene.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

Vopak, Chandra Asri form infrastructure joint venture in Indonesia

The joint venture company will explore exciting storage opportunities in supply networks, to help grow existing petrochemical value chains and lay the foundations for an expanded industrial cluster in Cilegon, Banten Province, Indonesia.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 October 2020

ADIA to invest Rs. 5,512.50 Cr in Reliance Retail for 1.2% stake

With this investment, RRVL has raised Rs. 37,710 crore from leading global investors including Silver Lake, KKR, General Atlantic, Mubadala, GIC, TPG and ADIA in less than four weeks.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 October 2020

AkzoNobel breaks ground on new powder coatings plant in Taiwan

The powder coatings plant in Chungli is expected to start operating in the third quarter of 2021.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 October 2020

Cargill, Virent partners to evaluate biobased fuels and chemicals technology

The long-term objective of the study is to use commercially available feedstocks today as a bridge to next-generation lignocellulosic feedstocks in the future.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

Axens’ contribution towards cleaner fuels in India

Company provided its hydro-desulfurization technology to produce higher-quality BS-VI gasoline in India.

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