Chemicals News Today

Odisha's delegation, led by the Chief Minister, is pitching chemical and petrochemical investment opportunities at India Chem 2026, highlighting coal gasification and a new dedicated industrial park to attract major manufacturing ventures.

Anhui Luohe New Materials invites industry peers to the 2026 SMM Conductor and Cable Exhibition on November 5-6, showcasing advanced polymer compounds across a 30,000 square meter manufacturing facility.

Avaada is investing 40 billion rupees in India to develop a green ammonia plant in Odisha by 2030 and a green methanol plant in Maharashtra as part of its expansion into low-emission fuels.

Revenue officials traced 106.89 acres of missing land belonging to the closed Punjab National Fertilizers and Chemicals unit in Nangal, with 72 kanals found in possession of Primo Chemicals.

Bain & Company warns the global chemicals industry must close 35 million tonnes of olefin capacity by 2030 to combat overcapacity, amid widening regional divides and shifting feedstock economics.

Danantara, INA, and Chandra Asri Group completed a partnership for the CA-EDC project. The 2027 commercial operation aims to produce caustic soda and ethylene dichloride, boosting domestic manufacturing and creating thousands of jobs.

State-run OMCs issued a tender for 11 billion litres of ethanol for 2026-27, excluding sugarcane juice and syrup to protect domestic sugar supplies, a move welcomed by ISMA with some caveats.

The silicon-based PV industry chain operates with stable prices across wafers, solar cells, and film segments. Upstream and downstream sectors show strong wait-and-see sentiment amid slight supply contraction and inventory destocking.

In September 2026, China's sulphur and sulphuric acid imports dropped significantly month-on-month and year-on-year. Cumulative figures for the first nine months showed mixed trends across both commodities.

In September 2026, China's sulphur imports dropped 82.24% YoY to 140,866 mt, while sulphuric acid exports fell 92.13% YoY to 33,873 mt, reflecting significant shifts in trade volumes.