Green or blue steel is twice as expensive as conventional steel
8So real innovations will come not from existing steel factories but from Testla-style companies
8One is already coming up

There is a surfeit of LNG terminals in the country
8So what is the logic for a new terminal to come up at this juncture
8Find out what is the basis on which the terminal is sought to be built

Rs. 1400 crore greenfield standalone pump storage project: RFQ ahead
8Bid evaluation is in progress for the  civil work package (lot-1)
8RFQ for the civil works package (lot-2) is likely to be floated in August 2023
Rs. 11800 crore greenfield pumped storage project: RFQ ahead
8The wildlife clearance has been granted.
8Construction of the approach road is in progress and it is in an advanced stage for completion
8RFQ for the civil works package is likely to be floated in second half of Q4 2023
Rs. 820 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: RFQ ahead
8The application for forest clearance stage 2 is under process at nodal office
8The SIA report  has been approved
8RFQ for the civil works is likely to be floated in September  2023.
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There are all kinds of fertilizers in circulation now. Among them are
8100% water soluble fertilizers,
8Micronutrients
8Bio-fertilizers
8Fortified and customized fertilizers
8Organic fertilizers
8Bio-stimulants
8Nano urea
8Nano DAP
Get some good data on these products here

8It looks like the shadowy Indian company which has operated a $1.5 billion oil fleet ferrying Russian oil is changing cover
8It is now appointing a clutch of Indian ship management companies while reflagging its ships to other countries
8It will be interesting to know who the real owners of this company are

To meet growing customer demand for sustainable and innovative O-Ring solutions, Datwyler is enhancing its production capabilities
8New molding machines have been installed at their facilities in China and Mexico, utilizing cutting-edge injection molding technology
8These machines have the capacity to manufacture thousands of high-quality elastomer components per hour

8Due to persistently bearish macroeconomics and the preference for lower-priced virgin and off-spec materials, most participants in the recycled polyolefin markets anticipate that a recovery in 2023 is unlikely

8Sumitomo Chemical and Ginkgo Bioworks, partners since 2021, continue their collaboration using Ginkgo's synthetic biology platform
8The latest project focuses on achieving large-scale production of functional chemicals through fermentation, expanding their work across diverse industries like personal care, cosmetics, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals

8The growing adoption of low-rolling-resistance tires in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is anticipated to fuel substantial market expansion in the forecast period
8These tires are extensively employed by transportation authorities worldwide to enhance fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance without compromising ride safety and quality

8The briefing outlines the key positions ahead of MEPC 80, addressing the setting of ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) targets and the discussion of measures for achieving higher levels of ambition in the IMO GHG Strategy

8The third session of the NextGen Summit 2023 focused on the importance of a tailored approach to adopting digital technologies, the role of AI and ML in enhancing operations, and the need for customized training programs for a skilled workforce

8The ratings of Oriental Carbon & Chemicals Limited were put under watch with evolving implications due to a proposed business restructuring
8The plan involves the demerger of the chemical business into a separate entity, while the investment business and subsidiary remain with the current entity

8RIICO and FICCI are jointly organizing a conference on the advantages and opportunities for gas-based industries in Rajasthan
Check out the date, time and venue

8The Ministry of Textiles, in response to industry stakeholders' requests, has extended the deadline for the re-opening of the PLI Portal until 31st August 2023. This extension allows interested companies to submit applications under the Textiles PLI scheme for MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textile products

8SABIC introduces SABIC PP compound H1090 and Stamax 30YH611 resins, ideal for sheet extrusion and thermoforming
8These materials provide an alternative to conventional sheet metal forming and enable the creation of large, intricate structural parts, according to the company

8Dow Chemical has confirmed that the fire at the Plaquemine plant has been extinguished, and the air quality is now safe following the explosions and fire incident

8In a significant milestone for the Middle East and North Africa, pyrolysis oil derived from chemical recycling of non-sorted plastic waste has been successfully used as feedstock for the production of ISCC+ certified circular polymers

8Recently raised funding from investors in Umincorp, including Invest-NL and Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam, made the acquisition possible

8The GEOLANDAR A/T G015, found on the Crosstrek Wilderness, is an SUV all-terrain tire that excels in fuel efficiency, comfort, and safety
8It delivers exceptional performance on different road surfaces, combining a stylish design with off-road capabilities

The website also carries here the daily import matrixes for
8Chemicals
8Crude
8LNG
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
8Port Update

8On July 19, 2023, Petrochem sources reported a cut in rubber accelerator grade CZ prices in the Delhi market

The following are some interesting points
8That IGX gas volumes have slowed down to a crawl. What seems to have been established is that very high prices and very low prices cause trading volumes to slump
8That there has been a raft of spot tenders out of India but they do not mean much. Why is that so?

8An sharp increase in oleic acid 75% prices has been noted in the Ahmedabad chemical market today

8The price of unsaturated polyester resin LR were quoted lower in the Delhi domestic market today

The North East might end up with a good market demand for gas
8Enough to get some gas suppliers interested
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