Chemical Industry Digest – January 2024 Issue

Chemingineering – The Advent of AI 
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant,
Process Engineering, Energy, Utilities and Safety
Artificial Intelligence has only begun making inroads into businesses and industry with potential for marvellous developments. It is advancing problem-solving, climate change solutions, and innovation, heralding transformative possibilities amid existential challenges.

2023 – A Rewind to the year that Rolled by
A retrospective of the major happenings of 2023 to provide a quick perspective of the year

Interview 
– Rishabh C. Kothari, CEO, CKC Fragrances
Rishabh C. Kothari presents the current and evolving scenarios on the Indian flavours and fragrances industry, its strengths and opportunities.

CEO’S Forum
– AK Tyagi, CMD, Nuberg EPC; Ashish Gaikwad, Honeywell India
The world is at a crucial intersection with several digitally powered technologies converging simultaneously that are set to transform business and industry in undreamt of ways. Read the marvellous potential and impacts of this from leading experts.

Sustainable Business Models for Chemical Producers
Dr. Ana Khanlari, Ron Beck, Aspen Technology, Inc.
Exploring sustainable strategies for chemical producers, emphasizing decarbonization ,digital innovation, and partnerships. Key initiatives include resource efficiency, carbon capture, circularity, and electrification.

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The Transformative Power of Integrated Asset Models
in Energy and Chemical Industries
–Tushar Kamerkar, Jagadesh Donepudi, Michelle Wicmandy, KBC
The Integrated Asset Model is a pivotal tool in the energy and chemical sectors, offering holistic asset management and optimization. It enables real-time data insights, enhances decision-making, and aids in achieving sustainability goals.

Transformative Impact of Green and Continuous Chemistry
– Anurag Roy, Astec LifeSciences Ltd
Continuous chemistry adoption has manifold benefits for the Indian chemical industry, catalysing green chemistry emphasizing sustainability, efficiency, and higher productivities.

Status of Indian Agrochemical Industry
– Dr. Bipul Saha, Dr. Priyanka R. Sakhare
The Indian agrochemical industry is thriving, ranking fourth globally, with exports exceeding $5 billion. Projected to reach $12.58 billion by 2028, the sector benefits from government support, technological advancements, and innovation, with emphasis on R&D and biopesticides.

Importance of Innovation for Chemical Companies
– Shernaz Vakil, Dai-ichi Karkaria Limited
Innovation is crucial for chemical companies to thrive amid market challenges. R&D, sustainability, and safety initiatives drive competitive advantage and profitability.

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Innovation in the Chemical Industry
– Nadir Godrej, Godrej Industries Ltd,
Poetically written in his inimitable style, the author underscores India’s chemical industry growth, urging increased R&D investment for innovation overall and in specialty and agrochemicals.

Industrial Cybersecurity Market Trends and Developments
– Sid Snitkin, ARC
Advisory Group Evolving challenges in industrial cybersecurity, focusing on the chemical sector are covered. It highlights risk management, regulatory shifts, market trends, and emerging technologies to enhance cyber resilience.

Indigenous Electrolyzer Manufacturing – The Pre-eminent Factor in India’s Green Hydrogen Mission
– Sumit Kumar, Abhimanyu Roy, Avalon Consulting,
The article outlines India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, emphasizing electrolyzer manufacturing incentives and strategies for global competitiveness, focusing on technology, partnerships, and supply chain security.

Global Global Supply Chain Disruptions and its
Impact on Indian Industry
– Vishal Sharma, Godrej Industries Ltd
India’s chemical industry is set to thrive amidst global supply chain shifts, emphasizing decentralization, innovation, and sustainability for exponential growth and global leadership.

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