Chemicals News Today

Godavari Biorefineries secured a European patent for an eco-friendly biofiller designed to partially replace carbon black in tyres and rubber products, enhancing sustainability and performance.

Kenyan President William Ruto's push for local value addition has led to regulatory hurdles for Indian firms like Tata Chemicals and the cancellation of a $2.5 billion Adani project, signalling changing investment terms.

The August 2026 Chemical Industry Digest highlights net-zero strategies, energy-intensive separations, industrial drying decarbonization, India's complex molecule opportunities, valve closure mechanisms, PAT, and advanced industrial crystallization systems.

Researchers developed a mild, light-driven method using hydrazine and thiophenol to generate atomic hydrogen at room temperature, enabling metal-free hydrogenation without toxic mercury or extreme heat.

The global strongly basic anion resin market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4–6% through 2035, driven by expanding water treatment, power generation, and microelectronics demands.

Gujarat's plan to relocate polluting urban industries by 2030 under Project THRIVE affects nearly 5,000 units. MSMEs cite massive costs, supply chain risks, and infrastructure hurdles as major concerns.

The NGT has given the UPPCB six weeks to submit an action report on a closed polluting chemical unit in Shamli, which faces a potential environmental compensation of about Rs 17 lakh.

Saudi Arabia's loop conduit tubing market is projected to grow at a 6.5-8.5% CAGR through 2035, driven by industrial automation, infrastructure expansion, and surging demand for premium corrosion-resistant materials.

Kenya banned unprocessed mineral exports to boost local value and employment. The government plans partnerships, including a mega refinery with Aliko Dangote, and suspended Tata Chemicals' operations over compliance.

To combat black-marketing of subsidised chemical fertilizers priced at ₹266 per 45kg bag but sold up to ₹600, the agriculture department plans an online, end-to-end distribution system for direct delivery.