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Resonac launces circular business model for used plastics and textiles

Elkem initiates strategic review of the Silicones division

Wacker expands production capacity for specialty silicones in Japan, South Korea

Evonik and Oerlikon collaborate for chemical recycling of PET

Evonik forms H2O2 JV with Fuhua for specialty applications in China

Azelis upgrades technical capabilities at UK labs

Arkema introduces bio-based acrylic binders to lower PCF of performance textiles

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LG Chem joins the Global Impact Coalition

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Union Budget 2025: Agrochem sector expects reduction in custom duties, GST and increased access to credit to farmers

The 18 per cent GST on agrochemicals makes quality crop protection expensive for farmers. Moreover, India’s reliance on imports highlights the need for PLI benefits to encourage local manufacturing

Interviews

India should take advantage of prevailing opportunities to advance agriculture growth: Simon Wiebusch, President, Bayer - South Asia, CEO - Bayer CropScience Ltd. and Country Divisional Head (India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka)
India should take advantage of prevailing opportunities to advance agriculture growth: Simon Wiebusch, President, Bayer - South Asia, CEO - Bayer CropScience Ltd. and Country Divisional Head (India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka)
India has to play bigger role in our growth in APAC: Dr. Claus Rettig, President Asia Pacific, Evonik (SEA)
India has to play bigger role in our growth in APAC: Dr. Claus Rettig, President Asia Pacific, Evonik (SEA)
India is third largest market for FMC: Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India & SW Asia, FMC
India is third largest market for FMC: Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India & SW Asia, FMC
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People

Shell appoints Machteld de Haa
Shell appoints Machteld de Haan Director, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions
Brenntag appoints Thomas Reist
Brenntag appoints Thomas Reisten as CFO
Laxmi Organic Industries appoi
Laxmi Organic Industries appoints Prateek Singh as CHRO
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Opinion

Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024
Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024
Keshav Shrivastava Mid-Level Consultant -Investment Promotion, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Govt. of India
Bioplastics: Myth and reality - by Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR- IICT and Phaniraj G., IT Professional
Bioplastics: Myth and reality - by Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR- IICT and Phaniraj G., IT Professional
Dr. K. Nagaiah and Phaniraj G. Chief Scientist, IT Professional, CSIR- IICT, Hyderabad
Crop Protection: A clean sweep is essential - By Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries and Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India
Crop Protection: A clean sweep is essential - By Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries and Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India
Salil Singhal and Dr. K. C. Ravi Agrochemical Experts, PI Industries & Syngenta India
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Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
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Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market
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Petrochemicals: Positioning India as a Hub by 2035
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Chemicals

Wacker expands production capacity for specialty silicones in Japan, South Korea
Wacker expands production capacity for specialty silicones in Japan, South Korea
Evonik forms H2O2 JV with Fuhua for specialty applications in China
Evonik forms H2O2 JV with Fuhua for specialty applications in China
AgroChem Summit 2024: Rethinking agrochemicals as climate smart chemicals
AgroChem Summit 2024: Rethinking agrochemicals as climate smart chemicals
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Petrochemicals

BPCL executes loan agreement of Rs. 31,802 crore with SBI Consortium for Bina Project
BPCL executes loan agreement of Rs. 31,802 crore with SBI Consortium for Bina Project
MRPL flags off first toluene parcel
MRPL flags off first toluene parcel
Shell-CNOOC joint venture CSPC invests in petrochemical complex expansion in China
Shell-CNOOC joint venture CSPC invests in petrochemical complex expansion in China
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Hydrogen

IH2A proposes green fuels hubs for green hydrogen and derived eFuels
IH2A proposes green fuels hubs for green hydrogen and derived eFuels
Nel halts hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing due to lower order intake
Nel halts hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing due to lower order intake
Mitsubishi Power Americas formalizes agreement with Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association to advance hydrogen hub projects
Mitsubishi Power Americas formalizes agreement with Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association to advance hydrogen hub projects
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Energy

INOXAP commissions India’s first UHP electronic grade nitrous oxide plant
INOXAP commissions India’s first UHP electronic grade nitrous oxide plant
HPCL commissions LNG regasification terminal
HPCL commissions LNG regasification terminal
TotalEnergies launches construction of gas treatment unit to stop flaring and supply power plants
TotalEnergies launches construction of gas treatment unit to stop flaring and supply power plants
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Digitization

Stargate Project to invest $500 billion to build new AI Infrastructure in US
Stargate Project to invest $500 billion to build new AI Infrastructure in US
ABB to acquire Sensorfact to strengthen digital energy management portfolio
ABB to acquire Sensorfact to strengthen digital energy management portfolio
Clariant puts product carbon footprint data at fingertips
Clariant puts product carbon footprint data at fingertips
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Startups

GPCA launches ‘GPCA Startup Nexus’ networking platform
GPCA launches ‘GPCA Startup Nexus’ networking platform
Recycled PET straps for packaging boost to circular economy
Recycled PET straps for packaging boost to circular economy
FluoRok raises US$ 9.8million for safety and sustainability of fluorochemical production
FluoRok raises US$ 9.8million for safety and sustainability of fluorochemical production
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