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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 July 2020

EU gives conditional approval to PKN Orlen's acquisition of Grupa Lotos

The merger with Lotos is conditional on a number of commitments that PKN Orlen will have to meet.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

thyssenkrupp and BASF sign development agreement for STAR process dehydrogenation technology

New technology will lower customer investment and operating costs

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

Altech Chemicals plans to build a second HPA plant in Germany

Plan based on an official invitation that Altech received from the State Government of Saxony, Germany in September 2019.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

EU imposes €260 million penalty on Orbia, Clariant, Celanese for participating in ethylene purchasing cartel

The companies took part in a cartel concerning purchases on the ethylene merchant market. Westlake was not fined as it revealed the cartel to the Commission.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

Lanxess forays into e-mobility segment, Rhein Chemie to focus on rubber additives

Company aims to leverage its dominance in lithium, high-performance plastics and specialty chemicals for the new division.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

Japenese consortium announces carbon recycling project

NEDO will invest 2 billion Yen ($18.6mn) in the project with scheduled roll out from 2020 and completion by 2023.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 15 July 2020

Indorama joins TCFD for promoting sustainability

Becoming an official supporter cements the company's commitment towards and leadership in sustainability, embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in IVL's business operations.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2020

Solenis acquires Mexican chemical solutions company

Headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, Poliquímicos is a leading producer and supplier of specialized chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp and paper markets in Mexico.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 July 2020

Methanol Institute joins study of methanol as marine fuel

The study will create comprehensive guidance and policy suggestions for the use of methanol as a marine fuel, reflecting the experience already gained in large and small methanol-fuelled marine engines, and will develop a roadmap for the adoption of methanol as a marine fuel in China.

Technology
Technology | 15 July 2020

McDermott appoints Tareq Kawash as SVP, EMEA

Kawash was formerly the Senior Vice President for the Europe, Africa, Russia and Caspian (EARC) region, which has been combined with the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

Technology
Technology | 15 July 2020

KBR awarded contract for VAM catalyst by Chinese refinery

Under the terms of the agreement, KBR will provide proprietary catalyst for Shenghong's grassroot 300 KTA VAM unit.

Digitization
Digitization | 15 July 2020

Siemens partners with SAP for driving digital transformation in industries

Partnership will enable customers to form a true digital thread integrating all virtual models and simulations of a product or asset with real-time business information, feedback and performance data over the entire lifecycle.

People
People | 14 July 2020

Merck KGaA announes board changes

Belén Garijo appointed Vice Chairman of the Executive Board and Deputy CEO

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 July 2020

Toray to supply carbon fiber composite materials for all-electric air vehicle

In the first instance, the material will be supplied directly to Lilium for use in the production of further technology demonstrators, before being delivered directly to suppliers who will manufacture parts for prototypes and serial production.

Digitization
Digitization | 14 July 2020

Alfa Laval to use digital twin technology for advancing production

The technology will facilitate the operations development and reduce the time for ramp-up of the production substantially.

Gas
Gas | 14 July 2020

China and India to lead Asian regasification additions

China has 19 new-build LNG regasification terminals while India has 11 planned terminals expected to come online by 2024.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2020

VCI proposes focus on innovations instead of bans in new EU chemicals strategy

The committee calls for extensive legislative changes in chemical law. These include the removal of quantity thresholds, many additional tests of chemicals and animal experiments as well as blanket application bans without prior risk assessment.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2020

Nufarm curtails global manufacturing operations

Company decided to cease manufacture of insecticides and fungicides at its Raymond Road site in Laverton, Australia and curtail herbicide manufacturing at its operations in Linz, Austria.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2020

Archroma starts hand sanitizers production in Pakistan

Company is also actively supporting manufacturers in the production of face masks and medical protective equipment.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 July 2020

OCP intends to challenge phosphate dumping allegation filed in the U.S.

The company will challenge Mosaic's petition.

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