Page 9 - Chemicals
Albemarle to double lithium concentrate production in Australia
Talison, a JV between Albemarle & Tianqi Lithium, will expand production at its spodumene mine
 "Albemarle to double lithium concentrate production in Australia")
BASF to set up plastic additives plant in Shanghai
The plant, with a capacity of 42,000 tonnes per annum, will produce antioxidants
 "BASF to set up plastic additives plant in Shanghai")
Evonik buys German cosmetic ingredients maker Dr Straetmans
The move to help Evonik to provide an alternative preservation systems for cosmetic products
 "Evonik buys German cosmetic ingredients maker Dr Straetmans")
Cabinet gives nod to sale of Indian Oil's 24% stake in Lubrizol India
The sale is expected to help Lubrizol India in gaining access to latest global additive technologies
 "Cabinet gives nod to sale of Indian Oil's 24% stake in Lubrizol India")
Global fluorosurfactants market to reach $ 667 million by 2021
Asia-Pacific region to be the largest market for fluorosurfactants, says Markets and Markets report
 "Global fluorosurfactants market to reach $ 667 million by 2021")
Shell divests oil sands interests in Canada for $7.25 bn
The company sold its stakes to Canadian Natural Resources Limited
 "Shell divests oil sands interests in Canada for $7.25 bn")
Henkel buys Mexican hair care company Nattura Laboratorios
Acquisition of hair professional business in Mexico and US to strengthen its beauty care business
 "Henkel buys Mexican hair care company Nattura Laboratorios")
M&A activity in chemical industry to persist in 2017: Dr Mosongo Moukwa
Limited returns on organic growth are forcing firms to look at M&As to sustain high valuations
 "M&A activity in chemical industry to persist in 2017: Dr Mosongo Moukwa")
Wacker to invest € 85 mn in Norway site to increase silicon metal capacity
Silicon metal is used for producing silicones & hyperpure polysilicon - key products of Wacker
 "Wacker to invest € 85 mn in Norway site to increase silicon metal capacity")
DSM & Evonik to jointly set up $200-mn omega-3 fatty acids plant in US
The plant, for the first time, will enable production of omega-3 fatty acids without using fish oil
 "DSM & Evonik to jointly set up $200-mn omega-3 fatty acids plant in US")
AkzoNobel plans separation of specialty chemicals business
The company also rejected PPG's proposal to buyout AkzoNobel in a cash & stock deal
 "AkzoNobel plans separation of specialty chemicals business")
Birla Carbon partners American Process to improve fuel efficiency of tyres
Two companies aim to improve fuel efficiency of tyres by combining carbon black and nanocellulose
 "Birla Carbon partners American Process to improve fuel efficiency of tyres")
Synthomer buys Perstorp Oxo Belgium for € 78 million
Perstorp Oxo Belgium serves decorative & industrial coatings sectors with its performance additives
 "Synthomer buys Perstorp Oxo Belgium for € 78 million")
Thrust on infrastructure to boost phthalic anhydride demand: Nikunj Dhanuka
In this interview, IG Petrochemicals' MD & CEO highlights the changing dynamics of PAN market
 "Thrust on infrastructure to boost phthalic anhydride demand: Nikunj Dhanuka")
German chemicals group BASF opens innovation campus Asia Pacific in Mumbai
The € 50 mn campus, with up to 300 scientists, is the group's biggest R&D investment in South Asia
 "German chemicals group BASF opens innovation campus Asia Pacific in Mumbai")
Dow Polyurethanes to expand manufacturing capacity by 50% in India
It will also invest in new technology centre in Mumbai to accelerate innovation in the region
 "Dow Polyurethanes to expand manufacturing capacity by 50% in India")
Clariant to strengthen presence in Indian home & personal care sector
With its natural ingredients, the company aims to tap the growing organic cosmetic products market
 "Clariant to strengthen presence in Indian home & personal care sector")
BASF doubles mobile emissions catalysts capacity in India with new facility
The new site, located in Chennai, will help local automakers to meet stricter govt emissions norms
 "BASF doubles mobile emissions catalysts capacity in India with new facility")
Chemicals & plastics sector to achieve 15% growth in 3 years: Ananth Kumar
Govt constitutes task force to design a national policy for sustainable plastic waste management
 "Chemicals & plastics sector to achieve 15% growth in 3 years: Ananth Kumar")
Arkema to set up PEKK polymer production plant in US
Investments will serve the carbon fibre reinforced composites & additive manufacturing markets
 "Arkema to set up PEKK polymer production plant in US")
