Chemicals News Today

In the early hours of September 11, Ukrainian long-range FP-5 Flamingo missiles attacked the Volgogradpromproekt specialty chemicals plant in Volgograd, Russia.

Nepal has started receiving 60,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser, including urea and DAP, purchased from India via a government-to-government agreement to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming winter wheat season.

Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt Ltd, a family-owned speciality chemicals manufacturer, is evaluating its maiden fundraise and has already roped in an...

Chinese experts warned that EU protectionism and trade barriers on chemicals and plastics will not solve industry woes driven by high energy costs and capacity declines.

Andhra Petrochemicals specializes in oxo alcohols, operating as a spread business driven by external feedstock costs and product prices, carrying high concentration and single-plant availability risks.

Berger Paints has started commercial production at a fully automated solvent-based plant in Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh, backed by a ₹188 crore investment. Separately, Diamines and Chemicals has secured a PESO licence renewal for ammonia storage at its Vadodara unit, ensuring operational continuity until 2031.

Family-owned speciality chemicals manufacturer Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt Ltd is currently evaluating options to execute its maiden fundraise to support business growth and expansion.

PTTGC aims to grow specialty chemicals' EBITDA contribution to 30% within five years, driven by Allnex's expansions in China, India, and Southeast Asia, alongside rising sales and production capacities.

As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the air

Urea futures rose 7% to 1,804 RMB/ton in early September due to rising coal costs, export tenders, and autumn stockpiling, though high inventories and new capacity mean a sustained reversal is unlikely.