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R&D
R&D | 23 September 2022

BASF Coatings inaugurates new electrocoat research center

The center has two ultra-filtration and filtration stands with which the quality and stability of new e-coats can be tested

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 23 September 2022

NextChem assigned €194 mn grant for development of waste to hydrogen plant

Production of 1,500 tons/year of hydrogen and 55,000 tons/year of ethanol is expected in the initial phase

General
General | 23 September 2022

Huntsman to supply clean drinking water to 5,000 people in Umaraya, Gujarat

The initiative is part of Huntsman’s ongoing efforts to improve the health infrastructure of the Padra district and help raise the quality of life of the communities

Energy
Energy | 23 September 2022

Reliance New Energy to invest US $12 mn in Caelux

A technology company working on perovskite based solar technology Investment to further strengthen Reliance’s leadership in advanced solar cell technology

Chemical
Chemical | 23 September 2022

Clariant extends support for manufacturers of fully synthetic metalworking fluids

The company's comprehensive set of additives, corrosion inhibitors, and agents have no or very low toxicity

Sustainability
Sustainability | 23 September 2022

UK's carbon storage licensing round attracts 26 bids

Once the new sites are in operation, they could make a significant contribution to the aim of storing 20-30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year by 2030

Digitization
Digitization | 23 September 2022

Schlumberger and Aramco to collaborate on digital sustainability solutions for carbon industries

The sustainability platform will be a game changer for the energy and hard-to-abate industry sectors

People
People | 22 September 2022

Honeywell appoints Lucian Boldea as President & CEO of Performance Materials and Technologies

Boldea will succeed Vimal Kapur, who was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Honeywell in July 2022.

Energy
Energy | 22 September 2022

WasteFuel launches Methanol Module as shipping methanol demand grows

Shipping companies including Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Stena Line, and Proman have committed to using methanol to power their vessels

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel launch sustainable surface protection ‘OXYGEN vegetal’

The LyondellBasell CirculenRenew polymers are the starting point for this new film development

Sustainability
Sustainability | 22 September 2022

PPG to purchase clean energy to advance decarbonization efforts

PPG will receive energy and project-specific renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond Solar Energy Project

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

W. R. Grace gets new PP technology licensee in Indonesia

The 600 KTA polypropylene plant will be designed to produce homopolymers, random and impact copolymers to cover domestic and international market needs.

General
General | 22 September 2022

hubergroup India wins two IFCA Star Awards

The two award-winning products are HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating and the offset ink MGA CONTACT.

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Energiekontor, Omega-Tools and BASF team up to increase the efficiency of wind turbines

Riblet structures provide up to three percent additional yield

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Scientists develop a circular process for eliminating the risk posed by phosphoric acid plant wastewater

A research group led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a method to turn hazardous acidic industrial wastewater into valuable resources

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Grön Fuels selects Yokogawa as supplier of technology, equipment, and services for North America’s largest renewable fuels complex

The GigaSystem is designed to use all traditional renewable feedstocks, including fats, oils, and greases, as well as emerging feedstocks such as algae oil and cover crops.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

INEOS expands its P-series glycol ether portfolio

The newly launched Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ethers strengthen the commitment to customers in industrial coatings and home care markets.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 22 September 2022

AmSty to purchase 250,000 tons circular feedstocks annually from Encina

AmSty and Encina enter into MoU and long-term offtake

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

GACL commissions expansion of caustic soda plant at Dahej

Expansion of caustic soda plant from 785 TPD to 1310 TPD and installation of 65 MW coal based power plant at Dahej Complex.

Energy
Energy | 22 September 2022

HIF Global partners with Topsoe for efuels facility in Texas

eFuels are produced by combining green hydrogen made from renewable power, and recycled carbon dioxide.

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