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Mitsubishi confirmed that its methanol operations in Venezuela remain unaffected by the current U.S. military situation. The company stated that there has been no harm to its employees and that production and shipping activities are continuing safely and without disruption.

AM International pledges ₹2,000 crore for India's petrochemical and fertilizer expansion over two years. Key projects include boosting Tuticorin's soda ash capacity to 200,000 tonnes by November 2026 and enhancing petrochemical output to meet domestic demand.

CIPET, established in 1968, marks over 50 years of service, driving India's petrochemicals/plastics sector. It offers education from diploma to doctoral levels, skill development (NSQF 3-8), and technology support, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a price revision for its polymer products. Polypropylene (PP): Prices have been increased by ₹1 per kg. Polyethylene (PE) (effective 12th January 2026): Prices of all HDPE and LLDPE grades have been raised by ₹1,000 per MT. LDPE grades 22FA002 and IM 16MA400 are also up by ₹1,000 per MT, while other LDPE grades remain unchanged.

Tanfac Industries approved a ₹495 crore fluorinated chemicals facility (20,000 tonnes/year) in Cuddalore, expected by Nov 2026. It also plans to raise ₹500 crore via equity and split shares from ₹10 to ₹5, alongside leadership appointments.

Agri e-commerce platforms are tackling poor input quality in Indian agriculture by boosting transparency, traceability, and access to verified seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides. This reduces counterfeit risks, improves accountability, and enhances farm sustainability with policy support.

Parijat Industries launched NILANIX SC, a patented three-way insecticide (Pymetrozine 14.8% + Fipronil 7.5% + Dinotefuran 4.8%) to control Brown Plant Hoppers in paddy. It strengthens their crop protection portfolio, addressing up to 100% yield losses across Asia.

GLS Speciality Chemicals showcased circular-economy-ready inks, coatings, and adhesives at IntraPac India 2025. They offer sustainable, compliant solutions for flexible and paper-based packaging, especially for food service and FMCG, addressing India's unique market challenges and promoting recyclability.

Korea's petrochemical industry faces a severe glut, with output cut by 30%. Global ethylene capacity is rising to 253 million tons next year, driven by China and the Middle East, pushing profitability below break-even levels.

BHEL secured an order from BCGCL for coal gasification and raw syngas cleaning facilities for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Jharsuguda, Odisha. This marks the first commercial application of BHEL's in-house Pressurised Fluidised Bed Gasification technology.