Refining & Petrochemicals (India): PM Modi is set to dedicate India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, with HPCL, while Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed final preparations for the inauguration and rollout-linked public viewing plans. Refining Capacity (India): HRRL says the Pachpadra complex will run at 9 MMTPA with strong petrochemical focus, aiming to boost downstream chemical competitiveness. Green Methanol (India–Japan): ACME Green Molecules signed a $1B deal with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for 100,000 tons/year of green methanol from its Paradip plant, targeting global shipping decarbonization. Plastic Recycling (Global): Alterra, Technip Energies and Neste launched Nerea™, a standardized modular platform to scale chemical plastic recycling projects. Biofuels (India): CSIR-NIIST and 3CousinLabs will pilot fruit-based ethanol production using seasonal fruit pulp and juices. Industrial Safety (India): Reports highlight ongoing scrutiny and safety concerns around petrochemical operations and hazardous chemical handling, including worker exposure risks. Water & Drain Tech (India): Hyderabad is piloting Japan’s Bio-Lace bio-treatment for nalas, reporting large reductions in pollution indicators. Regulatory/Enforcement (UK): Bolton trading standards seized £2M of illegal goods, including fake “Labubu” dolls and large volumes of illegal vapes.