8International representatives are meeting to negotiate a legally-binding treaty that would regulate plastic production and its environmental impact across all stages of the plastic lifecycle, from extraction of raw materials to disposal

8Rising crude oil prices and a phenol plant shutdown in India are expected to keep phenol prices high in Asia and Europe

8Global Naphtha prices declined despite rising crude oil prices due to reduced demand from downstream industries, with regional variations influenced by factors like inventories and geopolitical tensions

8Driven by strong demand and rising raw material costs, the global 2-EHA market experienced significant price increases in early April, with some regions seeing hikes of over $160 per metric ton

8The ability to produce polyolefins is increasing because of an increase in Asian population and expenditure, particularly for packaging and consumer products

8The chemical industry is expected to see modest growth in 2024 driven by demand for clean energy technologies, but faces challenges from regional competition and volatile energy prices

8A global leading innovator in battery technology will showcase its latest solutions for next generation batteries at an upcoming battery fair in China

8Innovative catalysts from a specialized chemical firm assisted its clients in a variety of sectors, such as the manufacture of nitric acid and steel, greatly cut greenhouse gas emissions in 2023

8The report discusses the outlook for the oil and gas industry, including the impact of rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and refining margins

8The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the global TPEE market due to its thriving sectors, the market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2036

8The performance elastomer market, driven by the automotive industry and oil and gas sector, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% in 2024 to 2034

8A life sciences company partnered with a university to commercialize a new type of polyethylene glycol, a polymer used to improve the delivery of nucleic acid medications

8A chemical company is acquiring biomimicry-based dry adhesive technology to develop new solutions for clean processes, high-temperature applications, and repeated adhesion

8A system with clear disposal instructions, partnerships to assure appropriate composting, and reusable and biodegradable items is being developed by a company for use in stadiums and performance venues

8To further the development of its circular economy technology, a chemical company raised its ownership position in two plastic recycling companies

8A new protein packaging tray made from a bio-based and recycled material has been launched that is designed to replace traditional polystyrene foam trays and can be composted in both home and industrial environments

8A glove and protective clothing company is acquiring a competitor's PPE business for $640 mn, strengthening its cleanroom and scientific product offerings

8In collaboration with partners, chemical company launched a new range of high-purity polycarbonates manufactured from recycled waste materials

8A leading chemical company is unveiling innovative, eco-friendly additives to enhance plastic production efficiency and sustainability at a major trade

8Shedding its bulk-chemical past, a nation's industrial giant embraces quality through domestic innovation

8Taiyuan Chemical stops adipic acid production
8TSRC Corp to begin SBR plant turnaround
8Wanhua Chemical restarts HDPE production
8SHARQ restarts production at MEG unit no.2
8PTTGC starts scheduled maintenance on no. 1 LLDPE unit
8Petronas Chemicals taking PDH unit offline
8Fujian Refining stops production at PP unit no. 3
8PetroChina Jilin restarts MMA unit production
8Tianjin Soda starts acetic acid production
8PetroChina Dalian shuts down no. 4 pp unit
8Nanjing Chengzhi begins no.2 mto plant turnaround
8Xintai Chemical restarts propylene production
8Qixiang Tengda restarts production at PO plant
8Lotte MCC to begin MMA no 1 unit maintenance

8Sonipat District City Gas Distribution Project
8Meerut District City Gas Distribution Project

8Supply of multiple grades of single super phosphate (SSP)
8Indian Potash Ltd secures contract to bring 30,000 tons of urea within 107 days
8DAP Fertilizer Price in Maharashtra
8Urea Price in West Bengal
8Yara 1Q 2024 EBITDA down 11% to US$ 435 million
8Yara reports increased deliveries, lower prices and reduced GHG emission intensity in 1Q
 

8Tender for SRT VI liquid cracking furnace (heater package) naphtha cracker expansion (phase II) and new ethylene propylene derivative project
8Tender for spent catalyst shed and associated infrastructure works
8Hiring of services for chemical dosing pumps
8Rate contract for procurement of liquid nitrogen
8Tender for natural gas compression with associated gas treatment facility
8Tender for construction of mini LPG bottling plant
8Supply of sulphurized butene
8Tender for construction of mini LPG bottling plant
8Tender for concertina coil supply and erection
8Supply of poly alphaolefin 100 base fluid (PAO 100) / equivalent synthetic base fluid (hydrocarbon based)
8Supply of know-how license, basic engineering design package (BEDP), proprietary items (if any) and other related services for bitumen blowing unit (corrigendum no.1)
8Ohmium Partners with Tata Projects to Advance Green Hydrogen Projects in India
8Engineers India Paves the Way for Oil & Gas Sector Indigenization
8Electricity from gas at 3-yr high
8Exclusive: China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard
8Asia spot LNG value falls
8The future of LNG exports
8Indira Gas and Petroleum Pvt. Ltd. Paving the Way for Entrepreneurship with LPG Dealerships
8India Won't Cut Oil Imports From Iran
8Report: India to Increase Russian Oil Imports with Russian Tankers
8Reliance gets thumbs-up from S&P, Fitch as strong earnings keep leverage in check
8Indian Gas Exchange expects 35% jump in gas trading in FY25
8Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project, Assam, India
8India's February oil imports rise amid shifts in global market dynamics
8Sinopec Challenges India's Energy Influence with New Sri Lanka Refinery

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