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Solar Impulse shows we can run the world without consuming the earth
Solar Impulse offers solutions to many of the technological challenges that are facing humanity on its low-carbon transition, says Ulrich Spiesshofer, president and CEO, ABB
 "Solar Impulse shows we can run the world without consuming the earth")
Asian Paints selects Jacobs Engineering to contract Vizag plant
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is expected to provide detailed engineering and construction supervision services for the project
 "Asian Paints selects Jacobs Engineering to contract Vizag plant")
Indorama Ventures to expand tyre cord fabric capacity in China
Performance Fibers, which was integrated into Indorama Ventures a year ago, will set up a fully integrated dipping unit to expand its tyre cord fabric production capacity
 "Indorama Ventures to expand tyre cord fabric capacity in China")
Mitsui Chemicals to expand PP compounds capacity in India
The expansion is part of Mitsui's global plan to strength the group's position in PP compound market by augmenting production at three of its overseas PP compound hubs - US, Mexico and India
 "Mitsui Chemicals to expand PP compounds capacity in India")
Honeywell UOP to set up catalyst plant in China to support coal-to-plastics technology
The methanol-to-olefins technology will allow China, other countries to tap abundant, low-cost coal resources to meet demand for plastics
 "Honeywell UOP to set up catalyst plant in China to support coal-to-plastics technology")
Finolex plans incremental expansion to meet demand for PVC pipes
In addition, to improve margin, Finolex aims to increase sales of higher margin products and scale up share of fittings in sales mix
 "Finolex plans incremental expansion to meet demand for PVC pipes")
Honeywell launches new refining technology in India
The technology is one of several being developed at its Gurgaon-based center, which is one of the main technology development hubs for Honeywell UOP outside the US
 "Honeywell launches new refining technology in India")
Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch
The company's masterbatch will make the energy-efficient LED lighting source safe to eyes, without any drop in the intensity of light
 "Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch")
Withdraw anti-dumping duty on flexible slabstock polyol: Assocham
According to the industry body, there is no dumping of flexible slabstock polyol in India and, at the same time, domestic production is not enough to cater to local demand
 "Withdraw anti-dumping duty on flexible slabstock polyol: Assocham")
Nalco and IMIDRO to set up aluminium smelter in Iran
With this deal, Nalco is looking forward to use the low-cost gas-based energy available in Iran for conversion of its surplus alumina, presently exported to international markets
 "Nalco and IMIDRO to set up aluminium smelter in Iran")
Catalysing growth in agriculture using technology
AgriTech (agriculture technology) solutions not only ease the life of a farmer, but also have a huge impact on the produce of the crops, says Mohnish Sharma
 "Catalysing growth in agriculture using technology")
Clariant to develop catalysts for Gevo's ethanol-to-olefins technology
ETO technology converts ethanol into value-add products such as propylene, butylene and hydrogen
 "Clariant to develop catalysts for Gevo's ethanol-to-olefins technology")
Flint Group acquires American Inks and Coatings
By combining two well-established suppliers of inks & coatings to the packaging industry, the deal strengthens Flint Group's position in paper & board and flexible packaging segments
FMC Technologies and Technip to merge
The combined company, TechnipFMC, will creates a leader in subsea, surface and onshore/offshore, driven by technology and innovation
 "FMC Technologies and Technip to merge")
Sumitomo Chemical to expand methionine capacity in Japan
The company will set up a 100,000 metric tonnes facility, expanding the total production capacity for methionine to approximately 250,000 metric tonnes per year
Ube Group to invest about Yen 150 bn for business expansion
As a part of its medium-term management plan, named 'Change & Challenge 2018', the group will also spend Yen 45 billion for R&D activities over three years starting
 "Ube Group to invest about Yen 150 bn for business expansion")
Amyris and Korea's CJ CheilJedang inks partnership pact for farnesene
The MOU will enable Amyris to utilise CJ's manufacturing capacity, while provide opportunity for CJ Bio (division of CJ CheilJedang) to market select Amyris products in Asia
 "Amyris and Korea's CJ CheilJedang inks partnership pact for farnesene")
OPaL inches closer to commissioning $4.5 bn petrochemical project in Dahej
The company is setting up a grass root mega petrochemical project at Dahej (Gujarat) as a part of the Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR)
 "OPaL inches closer to commissioning $4.5 bn petrochemical project in Dahej")
Bayer offers to acquire Monsanto for $ 62 billion
The combination will create a leading integrated agriculture business with broad product portfolio and exceptional R&D pipeline to deliver innovative solutions for farmers
 "Bayer offers to acquire Monsanto for $ 62 billion")
Rallis India's arm Metahelix forms JV in Indonesia for seeds business
While Metahelix will hold 49 percent stake in the JV firm PT Metahelix Lifesciences Indonesia, the remaining will be with its local partner, Suresh Gobindram Vaswani
 "Rallis India's arm Metahelix forms JV in Indonesia for seeds business")
