The 12th Achemasia was ceremonially opened on October 14, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai Hongqiao. Under the motto "International Sustainable Chemical Production," this year's exhibition brought together 265 companies from 14 countries and regions, along with 10,000 participants from 61 countries and regions.

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has released an update on the ongoing investigation into Accurate Energetic Systems’ explosion incident at its explosives manufacturing facility in McEwen, Tennessee. The incident which occurred on October 10, 2025 killed 16 people and injured many others while destroying the building 602 at AES site.

Shintech has announced a 3.4-billion-dollar investment to develop a second ethylene unit and a fourth chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer unit at its existing Iberville Parish facility in Louisiana, USA.

Clariant, Borealis and Sintef have successfully demonstrated Clariant's advanced pyrolysis oil upgrading technology for circular plastics. The move marks a major breakthrough in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry.

Enfinium has announced the deployment of Wasteer’s AI technology across all of its operational energy from waste facilities in the UK. The AI technology will enable the identification of non-compliant waste from Enfinium’s energy from waste facilities.

Eaton has introduced its new laser perforated filter elements that enable highly precise and efficient filtration. The new filter elements are made entirely of 316 stainless steel and are particularly suited for applications where soft, gel-like or fibrous particles occur.

Under a MOU signed between Aramco and Microsoft, Aramco will explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial intelligence adoption, enhance digital capabilities, and strengthen workforce development in Saudi Arabia.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is currently deploying more than 200 AI tools with an aim to become the most AI-enabled energy company in the world. These tools autonomously monitor the performance of critical equipment, reduce operational downtime, enhance efficiency and predict emission sources—empowering smarter decision making.

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (Satorp) has awarded a seven-year General Maintenance Services contract to KBR, with a three-year extension option for its strategic petrochemical expansion complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Arkema has announced a 20 % expansion of its Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China which is also the firm’s largest manufacturing site across the globe. The move aims to meet the growing demand for Kynar PVDF across all key markets.

With a hefty investment of 111 million euros, Neste has successfully commissioned its new upgrading facility for liquified waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. Claimed to be the world’s largest LWP upgrading facility, the plant is expected to process up to 150,000 tons of LPW annually.

Indorama Ventures has partnered with Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Power and Energy Solutions to develop one of Africa’s largest state-of-the-art recycled pet production facilities in Nigeria. On completion, the facility is expected to produce up to 45,000 tons of food‑grade rpet resin every year.

Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) are among the most sophisticated drug-device combination products in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their performance depends on the interaction between powder formulation, micro-dosing accuracy, and the assembly of complex components. Each step requires tight process control to ensure dose consistency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Lonza has plans to divest its Capsules & Health Ingredients business to Lone Star for an enterprise value of 3 billion dollars. The transaction is considered as the most significant step to complete Lonza’s strategic portfolio transformation to a pure-play CDMO.

For years, CSL Behring has consistently relied on dynamic process simulation linked to live production data. The result: more robust operations, faster ramp-ups, rolling maintenance instead of major shutdowns, and measurably higher productivity. For the biotech company, process simulation is now a mandatory requirement in major investment tenders.

The EU-India free trade agreement is expected to double EU goods exports to India by 2032. With a specific focus on the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries, the trade deal highlights that India will eliminate current tariffs of up to 22 % on EU chemicals and 11 % on EU pharmaceuticals while the EU will also cut tariffs to zero on Indian chemical exports as well as offer Indian pharmaceutical and medical devices companies’ preferential access to the EU market. In this scenario, what do industry leaders in the chemical and pharma space have to say about the EU-India free trade deal? Read on to find out…

Reliance Industries has signed a long term 3-billion-dollar Supply and Purchase Agreement with South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corporation for the supply of green ammonia over a 15-year period beginning from the second half of FY2029.

With an aim to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Axens has entered into a MOU with Airbus. Under this MOU, both the parties will jointly explore how to support wider SAF deployment by aligning advocacy efforts, engaging with key stakeholders, and identifying potential opportunities where coordinated action could accelerate project development worldwide.

CBSP has chosen Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Envinox technology for two of its nitric acid production facilities in Australia. In 2025, Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s technology was successfully installed and commissioned at CSBP’s nitric acid ammonium nitrate 3 plant.

Siemens and Caphenia have teamed up to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Under the partnership Siemens will provide digitalization and automation solutions for Caphenia’s plasma technology which converts bio-methane into synthesis gas.

With its Omega, KSB is launching a new generation of its Omega water pump on the market. The axially split volute casing pumps are designed for handling water as well as fluids with a low solids content.

Plastindia makes New Delhi the center of the plastics world on the subcontinent in February – and for the first time since the acquisition of Sikora, Maag is present on-site together with its new subsidiary.

With the SIL version of the Tigron actuator, Auma presents an explosion-proof electric actuator for the highest safety requirements up to SIL 3. Up to four different safety functions allow the actuator to be flexibly configured for a wide range of requirements.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has launched MSPP 210, a new multistage process pump designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment.

Oko-tech has been developing wastewater treatment systems for industry and waste management for over 30 years. As an independent system provider, the company delivers efficient, compliant, and sustainable solutions for a wide range of wastewater streams and liquid waste.

In December 2025 eleven custom-designed water treatment units have been dispatched to Ukraine. The units are a central part of so-called Sun Wagons, which aim to provide access to clean drinking water and energy for Ukrainians in war-affected areas.

Few industries are as diverse as the water and environmental sector. Keller Pressure sensors are used in a wide variety of applications in this sector. For example, they are utilized to determine flow rates and regulate water levels.

At this year Ifat-Fair, Vega will demonstrate how modern level and pressure measurement technology helps keep processes consistently stable and efficient. Interactive demonstrations will showcase the performance of the sensors under realistic operating conditions.