Chemicals News Today

Researchers developed a low-cost chemical looping method using nickel for syngas production, cutting equipment costs by 62%, reducing unit costs by 53%, and achieving an energy efficiency of 91.2%.

China's rapid petrochemical capacity expansion, driven by policies since 2015, has led to severe overcapacity. The government is now shifting toward value-driven growth, impacting global trade flows and multinational strategies.

Vinati Organics has approved a ₹500 crore greenfield expansion project to establish new specialty chemical manufacturing facilities, enhancing its production capabilities, product portfolio, and market presence across multiple industries.

Hikal secured a multi-year CDMO contract with a European agrochemical firm to supply specialized products globally, with commercial launch projected in late 2026-27.

Around 1,150 schoolchildren from municipal schools in Hyderabad participated in the BASF Kids' Lab program, engaging in hands-on science experiments focused on chemistry, environmental sustainability, and climate action.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Andhra Pradesh to expedite land acquisition for the Errupalem-Amaravati-Namburu railway line and accelerate the Bulk Drug Park construction to ensure timely project completion.

European markets face challenges with acrylate duties, surging ethanol contract prices, potential M&A moves, cautious polyolefin buying, and a critical fertilizer purchasing shortfall threatening future crop production.

South Korea's October petrochemical export value rose 27.5% to $4 billion despite a 6.8% volume drop. Total exports surged 93.7% to $115.3 billion, driven strongly by semiconductors.

North India's cotton yarn market remains weak due to slow domestic and export demand, causing price drops in Ludhiana, while buyers maintain a cautious, hand-to-mouth approach amid ample supply expectations.

Climate change and year-round flowering force Keralam's cardamom farmers into heavy pesticide use, applying up to 24 annual spray rounds and risky chemical tank mixes that threaten local ecosystems.