Chemicals News Today

Syensqo is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at Panoli, India, aiming to double capacity by Q1 2028 and support the growing automotive sector.

China's nitrogen fertilizer sector features diverse manufacturers supplying liquid UAN 32 and granular ASN products to support precision agriculture, efficient nutrient management, and modern crop nutrition programs globally.

India's kharif pulses acreage rose 1.68% to 111.46 lakh hectares, driven by urad, tur, and moth bean growth, despite erratic rainfall putting crop yields under pressure.

Latest feedstock offers update: Naphtha C&F Japan is at $860. Propylene, ethylene, styrene, PTA, and MEG prices show varied regional movements across the USA, Europe, and Asia as of September 3, 2026.

China Bazaar futures opened with mixed trends on September 3, 2026. PP opened lower at 8508 RMB/MT, LLDPE lower at 8275 RMB/MT, and PVC higher at 4890 RMB/MT.

On September 3, battery-grade nickel sulphate prices remained stable amid sluggish spot trading, weak downstream inventory demand, and elevated producer inventories, with market activity expected to stay subdued.

Star Bio Pharma Global leveraged FI India 2026 to showcase its certified herbal extracts and pharmaceutical ingredients, successfully engaging industry professionals to forge new B2B partnerships and drive growth.

Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery and Hazira plant shutdowns, along with increased LPG mandates, are expected to tighten polypropylene supply and impact monthly availability.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the 41st National Convention of Chemical Engineers, bringing together experts to discuss sustainable biomass technologies, carbon emission reduction, and green industrial development.

Acetic acid prices remained firm but volatile as China moved from supply-driven strength toward a more balanced market. Plant restarts are improving availability, while cautious downstream buying is limiting further gains. In India, import dependence and changing replacement costs continue to influence prices, keeping the market range-bound with a firm bias.