Chemicals News Today

Scientists at the University of Würzburg solved a 60-year chemistry challenge by isolating stable oxoboranes, boron-oxygen molecules previously considered too unstable to capture, opening new paths for molecular chemistry.

Tianjin Shengtai Chemical showcased its global fertilizer export capabilities at ICIF China 2026, leveraging 25 years of experience to supply 100,000 metric tons annually to over 30 countries.

China's fumaric acid market entered November with stable industrial demand, while potential pharmaceutical approvals could create new demand opportunities and drive firmer market sentiment in the coming weeks.

Indonesia's plastics industry urges a permanent zero import duty on LPG feedstock, extending beyond the January 2027 expiration, to enhance cost flexibility and competitiveness against fluctuating global raw material prices.

Delhi conducted two high-altitude cloud-seeding trials to combat air pollution, releasing chemical flares. Further operations are planned after Diwali and Chhath festivals.

The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association has requested temporary duty-free natural rubber imports under a quota system, citing a 37 percent domestic supply deficit and prices surging to Rs 300 per kg.

Rio de Janeiro aims to boost domestic petrochemical and fertilizer industries, targeting over R$25 billion in projects through 2030 to reduce Brazil's heavy reliance on foreign imports.

India's chemical market is witnessing a broadly softer-to-stable trend as Brent crude declines to $93.74–94.10/bbl and sustained vessel arrivals improve domestic availability. Methanol, Acetic Acid and Toluene face the strongest near-term downward pressure, while VAM and BAM remain relatively stable. Comfortable port inventories and subdued Chinese benchmarks are likely to keep buyers in a favourable negotiating position in the near term.

Climate deep-tech startup altM raised $10.3 million in a Series A funding round to scale its platform converting agricultural residue into specialty chemicals and biomaterials for commercial manufacturing.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of a 100 percent ethanol-run SUV this month and inaugurated road and bridge projects worth Rs 3,650 crore in Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectivity.