8Negotiations are underway for a UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, but powerful industries are lobbying to weaken the agreement

8The National Oil and Gas Group of Vietnam surpassed its production and revenue goals in the first quarter of 2024. It attributed its achievement to steady operations and expansion in important industries such as fertilizer, gas, and crude oil

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 leading specialty chemical company is funding scholarships in process technology for underrepresented minorities and first-generation college students

8Driven by rising demand from various sectors and limited production due to feedstock scarcity, n-Propanol prices in South Korea increased by 2.2% in the first half of April 2024, with further hikes anticipated

8An industrial gas compression company based in India reported a 7% revenue increase and 24% profit growth for the fiscal year, with a strong order book for the coming year

8A European chemical producer is testing the first heavy-duty liquid hydrogen trucks in Europe for decarbonizing transportation

8Extrusion tooling company appoints sales representative company while promoting its internal R&D manager to General Manager

8To create a closed-loop method for recycling automotive plastics into new car parts, a materials producer is collaborating with automakers and a recycling business

8With the help of automation and solar energy, a large tire manufacturer invested €250 million on a factory in Southeast Asia that produces millions of tires for different kinds of vehicles while also attaining notable sustainability

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

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

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

8The price of antioxidant 4020, manufactured by Lanxess, has been subject to notable fluctuations over the course of the past month

8Over the past month, the Ethyl Acrylate(China) market in Mumbai has seen minimal fluctuations, with prices remaining mostly stable approx 5 days

8Over the past month, the market for titanium dioxide B101 in the Delhi market has witnessed fluctuations, remaining predominantly stable for the majority of days(2-3)

8Recent updates from the Ahmedabad market reveal notable adjustments in the pricing of hexaconazole, a crucial component utilized across diverse industries

8In the last month, the price of Butyl Diglycol Ether (BDGE) imported from Korea to India has experienced significant fluctuations

8Mumbai's chemical market has recently seen a rise in prices of soap noodles, a vital ingredient in various industries, especially soap manufacturing

8Today, Ahmedabad's chemical market experienced a marginal decrease in Phosphorus trichloride prices, signalling ongoing market adjustments

8The pricing dynamics of  Tetra Sodium pyrophosphate (food grade) from China in Mumbai's market have recently experienced a slight shift, largely influenced by prominent imported producers such as Shifang Zhixin Chemical Co. Ltd

8In Mumbai, the pricing dynamics of caustic soda flakes have undergone fluctuations in response to recent information from Indian Petrochem sources

8Today liquid alkali has undergone noteworthy pricing fluctuations, according to reports from Indian Petrochem sources

8In an unexpected turn, PTA prices have observed a notable downturn in the Mumbai chemical market