Under the airlines ‘Low Carbon Skies by Bangkok Airways’ initiative, the company is all set to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel on its commercial flights. The initiative will take effect starting July 1, 2025.

Axens, Ifpen and the SMS Group have launched a new innovative technology called the Carboverseo technology which focuses on the reverse water-gas shift process and has the capacity to convert CO2 into CO.

JSW Group has plans to take over Akzo Nobel India from Akzo Nobel for 1.4 billion euros. The deal also includes Akzo Nobel’s liquid paints and coatings business in India. The India Powder Coatings business and International Research Center will be retained by Akzo Nobel under full ownership.

With an aim to reinforce its leadership in South America, Peróxidos do Brasil has plans to invest 12 million dollars for the installation of a section that will help in the expansion of the product portfolio at the Chile unit which specializes in hydrogen peroxide production.

Located in Qatar, Gulf Additive Factory is one of the most well-known construction chemicals company in the country. With this acquisition, Sika aims to strengthen its presence in Qatar.

With an aim to support the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative, Adnoc has awarded the contracts to nine of its suppliers for locally made industrial products to be used across its value chain. The key products include PPE, chemicals for drilling and production, valves and corrosion inhibitors.

With an aim to strengthen the competitiveness and modernization of the EU chemical sector, the European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry. The Action Plan focusses on key challenges such as high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand as well as promotes investment in innovation and sustainability.

Catl along with its partners Antam and Indonesia Battery Corporation have broken ground on the Indonesia Battery Integration Project which is situated at the Karawang New Industry City in Indonesia.

Cefic has released a statement regarding the recently presented Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry by the European Commission. The Action Plan intends to strengthen the competitiveness and modernization of the EU chemical sector.

Hepco has awarded a Front End Engineering Design contract to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Japan’s largest CO2 capture plant. The project is expected to capture 5,200 tons of CO2 per day from the flue gases emitted during combustion of the boilers at the company's Tomato-Atsuma Power Station.