PFAS & environmental scrutiny: Swiss researchers detected rubber-related chemicals in Swiss raw milk, pointing to dairy milking equipment as a possible contamination source, though levels were generally low and follow-up work is planned. M&A in chemicals & mining: Solar Industries’ unit will buy South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in an all-cash deal worth about $1.355bn (₹12,951 crore), aiming to expand mining explosives and agriculture solutions. Industrial process investment: S-Oil and Axens reached FID on a Liquid Phase Xylene Isomerisation unit, targeting a Q2 2027 start to boost aromatics efficiency and cut emissions. Ammonia supply chain: Covestro, Fertiglobe and MB Energy signed an MoU to explore ammonia imports into Germany via a proposed Hamburg terminal, supporting feedstock and hydrogen needs. Regulatory pressure on chemicals use: Virginia residents urged more safeguards before Northrop Grumman’s Waynesboro permit, including third-party emissions monitoring, citing hazardous air pollutant limits. Inflation tied to chemicals inputs: India’s wholesale inflation rose to 9.92% in August, with fuel/power and chemicals and chemical products flagged as key drivers. Strategic materials: Masan High-Tech Materials is expanding tungsten processing and partnerships beyond Vietnam’s Nui Phao mine to strengthen its position in the global tungsten value chain. Capital markets for energy/chemicals: Dangote Refinery’s N2.15tn IPO opens to the public at N525/share, with digital subscription channels aimed at broad retail participation.