Chemicals News Today

Indian grain distillers are seeking a 9% price hike, raising corn-based ethanol procurement to 75 rupees per liter, to counter surging feedstock and financing costs amid rising supply demands.

Researchers discovered that metal atomic arrangements 4 to 7 nanometers away from contact points influence catalyst efficiency, enabling optimized designs for fertilizer and fuel production.

LG Chem implements AI and drones across production, quality management, and administration, reducing industrial accidents, automating flare stack controls, and cutting legal review time by up to 30%.

Petrochemical capacity continues to outrun market demand, leading to an extended industry downturn driven by oversupply conditions.

Cosmo First showcased its innovative portfolio of specialty films, chemicals, and rigid packaging solutions at LOUPE India 2026, aiming to strengthen industry partnerships and meet evolving packaging demands.

India's exports to Norway reached a record high in FY 2025-26, driven by growth in chemicals, engineering goods, maritime equipment, and green mobility, strengthening bilateral trade and sustainable industrial partnerships.

PTTGC and SCGC agreed on a joint venture combining Thai olefins and polyolefins businesses, targeting a 56%-44% stake split, completion by H2 2027, and annual benefits of $150-$200 million.

SCC and PTTGC agreed on a THB186.5 billion Thai petrochemical joint venture, combining businesses with PTTGC holding a 56% stake and SCGC 44%, targeting annual synergies of THB5.1 to 6.8 billion.

Prime Minister Modi has urged expedited land acquisition for the Errupalem-Amaravati-Namburu railway line and accelerated work on the Nakkapalli Bulk Drug Park, targeting project completion by December.

Maharashtra proposes a 2,500 to 5,000-acre chemical park near Vadhvan Port under the Grand Chemical Park scheme, backed by central and state funding, to boost manufacturing and attract investments.