Chemicals News Today

RIL and Supreme Petrochem announced upward price revisions for various polymer grades, including PE, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, GPPS, and HIPS, effective September 7, 2026, with hikes ranging from ₹1,000/MT to ₹3,000/MT.

India's DCW has announced an investment plan to upgrade power infrastructure and expand synthetic iron oxide pigment capacity by 50% at its Sahupuram facility.

China BlueChemical reported a 3.9% revenue drop to 5.6 billion renminbi and a 20% net profit decline to 507.4 million renminbi for H1 2026, pressured by fertilizer and acrylonitrile market weaknesses.

Asian ethylene prices rallied sharply last week, driven by strong buying interest and tight spot availability. CFR Southeast Asia rose $85/mt to $1110-1120/mt, while Northeast Asia surged $100/mt to $1145-1155/mt.

Researchers developed a profitable three-step method using ferrihydrite to recover elemental sulfur from sulfide wastewater, producing 100kg per tonne daily and offering a sustainable solution to chemical industry supply crises.

Syensqo is investing in a new polymer compounding line at its Panoli site in India, set for Q1 2028. This will double local capacity for high-performance aromatic polymers to serve the automotive sector.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua criticized the government's shutdown of Tata Chemicals in Magadi, citing threats to local water, healthcare, and investor confidence, while urging public participation and the plant's reopening.

Global plate-making chemical markets will expand steadily through 2035, driven by packaging and electronics. Volume will grow around 2% annually, led by sustainable, low-VOC formulations despite shrinking commercial print.

Prasol Chemicals is eyeing brownfield expansions at its Khapoli and Mahad facilities to drive capital-efficient growth, building on its strong FY 2025-26 revenue base of 1,235 crore rupees.

In early September, Indian polyester feedstock, yarn, and fibre prices rose due to higher production costs. PTA increased to ₹42.70 per kg and polyester melt reached ₹56.90 per kg, reversing August's downward trend.