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MRPL to complete work on PP unit in October

The company also plans to expand crude processing capacity by 40% by end-March 2018

HPCL revives plan to set up refinery in AP PCPIR zone

Another state-run company IOCL delays commissioning of refinery at Paradip PCPIR due to logistics problem

Clariant to set up masterbatches plant in Australia

The new plant will bring fully customisable and technically advanced colour and additive masterbatches tailored to Australian customers

Oman's ORPIC selects LyondellBasell for 300 KTA PP project

The company to use LyondellBasell Spheripol polypropylene process technology for the project

Mexichem buys German PVC maker Vestolit

The move will help Mexichem to become a global, vertically-integrated chemical company with a focus on high-end, specialised PVC products over the whole value chain

Government working on policy to promote APIs production

A committee has been formed to look into concessions required to build domestic production capabilities

Zuari Agro Chemicals shuts down ammonia and urea plants

The company says the temporary stoppage is due to mechanical breakdown

Deepak Nitrite to set up phenol and acetone plant at Dahej

The company will invest Rs 1200 crore for this

AkzoNobel's reports 59% rise in net for Q1

The company's net sales for the quarter under review increased by 11.82% to Rs 627.93 crore

Govt to set up task force to formulate fertiliser policy

The task force will look into various aspects of the proposed fertiliser policy, which will also cover bio-fertiliser and micro-nutrients

AkzoNobel develops world's first fully compostable paper cup

The company's EvCote coatings technology will help restaurant owners and cup producers to reduce their waste

Market for consumer water treatment systems in China to reach Yuan 26 bn

Rapid industrialisation and economic growth coupled with an insufficient water treatment infrastructure are the main drivers for this market, according to Freedonia Group

Camlin Fine Sciences' net up by 10% in Q1

The company's total income rose to Rs 88 crore

Honeywell Automation's new Pune facility to focus on process solutions

The company will offer a range of key products from the process solutions portfolio including its flagship product, the Experion process knowledge system

Energy savings benefit is driving demands for variable frequency drives: Wolfgang Weissler

In this interview, Wolfgang Weissler, VP - Drives Technology, Siemens Ltd, elaborates on the advantages of integrated drive system

Tata Chemicals reports two-fold increase in net profit for Q1

Better performance from soda ash business and higher realisation in the North America operations drive this gains

SRF to invest Rs 113 crore for specialty chemicals plant

The company reports a robust 127% YoY jump in net profit at Rs 99 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2014

Lanxess consolidates business units as part of realignment process

The company to reduce number of business units to 10 from 14 to bring in synergy and cost savings

Great Lakes increases bromine price in Asia Pacific

The company has increased the price by 10%

Borealis inks pact with US-based Antero Resources for ethane supply

The company aims to take advantage of the significant shift in ethane availability triggered by the US shale gas boom