Chemicals News Today

Childhood friends left major chemical firms to found Alliance Chemicals Global. Bootstrapping with $200k, they scaled revenue 1,400% in four years, expanding into manufacturing and supply chain solutions.

China hosts over 1.5 million tons of annual superabsorbent polymer capacity. The industrial market is projected to reach USD 2.24 billion by 2032, driven by top manufacturers balancing hygiene and industrial solidification grades.

Global oxalic acid powder demand is projected to grow 5-7% annually through 2035, driven by e-waste recycling, semiconductor cleaning, and environmental shifts, despite concentrated production in China.

PETRONAS Chemicals hit a three-month high at RM5.25 and refiners climbed as Brent crude topped US$100 per barrel amid escalating Middle East conflicts.

The chemical industry is shifting toward sustainable practices, driven by policy and economics. Investments in clean hydrogen exceeded $130 billion globally, while AI-led innovations reduce emissions, water, and energy use.

Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited is resuming full production, targeting 1,000 tons daily, following the restoration of a stable gas supply exceeding 40 million cubic feet per day.

NITI Aayog reports sluggish development at Paradip PCPIR due to infrastructure and approval gaps, lagging behind Gujarat's Dahej hub despite attracting Rs 47,000 crore and generating 40,000 jobs.

The global catalytic reforming catalyst market is projected to grow at a 3–5% CAGR through 2035, driven by refinery expansions in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and stricter fuel standards.

In the week ending 11 September 2026, India's alternative-fuel car sales surpassed petrol vehicles. Meanwhile, surging crude prices above $110/barrel and tight supplies boosted petrochemical and commodity markets across Asia.

Kenya's demand for Tata Chemicals to exit over value-addition disputes tests India's economic diplomacy, highlighting Africa's push for local manufacturing versus foreign extraction rights.