8Engineers have managed to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete, such as gravel and crushed rock, with rubber from discarded tires that meets building codes, promising a boost for the circular economy

8Plastic recycling is facing criticism for its low recovery rate, with recent articles claiming the process does not work

8The existing project cost is INR 0.80 Crore and the proposed expansion will amount to INR 6.0 crore. Hence the project cost after the proposed expansion will be INR 6.80 crore

8This plant will focus on the production of Phthalate-free plasticizers & other REACH-compliant speciality plasticizers which are the key inputs for the Wire & Cable, Footwear, and Coir Mat industry among various other applications

8The acquisition of this Korean chemical business is another milestone to accelerate innovation in Merck’s Semiconductor Solutions business unit, one of the company’s three growth engines through targeted smaller to medium-sized acquisitions with high impact

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8LG Chem and ADM have launched two joint ventures in the US to meet the growing demand for plant-based products, including eco-friendly bioplastics

8Environment Clearance has been granted for the installation of a Ferro Alloy Plant of 4x16.5 MVA Submerged Arc Furnaces along with a Sinter & Briquette Plant in West Bengal

8The meeting will be held on 27 September at 12.30 PM through Video Conferencing

Ammonia/Nitric Acid/SOP Greenfield Project
8Cost: 200 Cr.
8Project Event: The company is still planning to hire the local contractor, process is ongoing. It is likely to be completed in September 2022. The company has elicited environmental clearance for the project in April 2022.
Sulphuric acid Plant Greenfield Project
8Cost: 100 Cr.
8Project Event: Finalization process of LSTK contractor is still ongoing, which is likely to be finalized in October 2022. The procurement work is ongoing, company has invited Expression of Interest from LSTK contractors and based on their response, techno-commercial offers will be invited

ONGC had wanted a partnership with the likes of Shell, ExxonMobil, Total, Equinor, Petronas, Chevran and Petrobras for its deepwater foray in Cluster-3 of the KG-DWN-98/2 and the HPHT Deendayal field.
8Eventually it got no one against the EOIs
8There was only one who showed a roundabout interest

The original target for spot cargoes in the second half of 2022 was around 2.6 MMT
8The first half saw around 1.8 MMT
But real volumes are expected to be much lower than this

8A director's job is vacant

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Petrochem sources reported a significant fall in DEG prices in the Hazira market.

An elevated trend is noticed in MEG prices.

A significant fall in IPA prices was recorded in the Chennai chemical market today.

On August 18, 2022, acetonitrile prices were pushed sharply higher in the Mumbai market.

An increase in cyclohexanone prices was noted at Hazira today.

BGE prices, on August 18, 2022, witnessed a fall in the Kandla market.

Petrochem sources confirmed that ethylene dichloride prices have slipped in the Kandla market.

longitudinally welded pipe prices registered a rise in the market in Mumbai.