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.

Egyptian Petrochemicals Company produced 78,000 tons of PVC and 125,000 tons of caustic soda in FY 2025/26, boosting exports to 24,000 tons and achieving a 17% increase in total production.

CSIR-NIIST and RRII are partnering to develop advanced rubber products, reduce import dependence, enhance recycling processes, and provide technological solutions for the rubber industry.

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.

Prasol Chemicals launches its IPO, leveraging three decades of experience to manufacture over 150 products for 1,500 customers across 69 countries, capitalizing on India's growth as a global chemical hub.

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.