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Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2021

LyondellBasell and Evonik expand energy alliance

The agreement allows LyondellBasell to phase out coal from its power plant in Wesseling, Germany, by December 2023

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 September 2021

PM to inaugurate CIPET Institute of Petrochemicals Technology today

The institute is self-sustainable and dedicatedly serves the needs of the petrochemical and allied industries

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2021

BASF and WPO Polymers cooperate to distribute biopolymer ecovio

Typical applications for ecovio are organic waste bags, cling film, fruit and vegetable bags, as well as agricultural mulch films and food packaging applications

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2021

Agrochemicals industry needs to be future ready

Top industry experts are unanimous that the industry must adopt new technologies and broaden its vision to meet the larger goals

Energy
Energy | 30 September 2021

ExxonMobil, Rosneft to collaborate on CCS, hydrogen, ammonia projects

The MOU continues the cooperation between the two companies and signals their intent to jointly develop and implement lower-carbon projects, as well as exchange their respective experience and technological solutions in promising areas

Chemical
Chemical | 30 September 2021

New molecule registration system is evolving fast in India: Dr. S. K. Malhotra

An online system has been put in place for fast tracking the registration process, says the Chairman of Registration Committee

Gas
Gas | 30 September 2021

Shell commences RNG production at US biomethane facility

Shell is developing additional RNG production facilities to be located directly within operating dairies

General
General | 30 September 2021

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to build MXDA plant in the Netherlands

Company will be constructing a 25,000 MTA plant with operations scheduled to start in mid-2024

General
General | 30 September 2021

Gevo awarded patent from USPTO for alcohol to fuel process technology

The USPTO has awarded Gevo U.S. Patent No. 11,078,433 titled “Conversion of Mixtures of C 2 -C 8 Olefins to Jet Fuel and/or Diesel Fuel in High Yield from Bio-Based Alcohols

Energy
Energy | 30 September 2021

McDermott joins consortium for green hydrogen production in Germany

AquaVentus aims to develop 10 gigawatts of generation capacity for green hydrogen from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea by 2035

Battery
Battery | 30 September 2021

BASF integrates battery storage unit with electricity grid at Antwerp, Belgium

With this long-term project in Antwerp, the BASF team wants to test various operating scenarios and further explore the potential of NAS batteries

General
General | 30 September 2021

PE firm Apollo to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical’s thermal and emission control materials business

The transaction underscores Apollo’s continued commitment to responsible investing, as MAFTEC helps its customers meet rising environmental standards worldwide

Technology
Technology | 29 September 2021

Axens selected for Byco refinery upgrade project in Pakistan

The solution consists of a unique integration of three existing units into a Cracked Naphtha Desulfurization unit using best in the business Prime-G+ licensed technology

Technology
Technology | 29 September 2021

Toray Plastics launches a new polypropylene film line

The customized, proprietary equipment is considered by Toray to be one of the most capable BOPP film lines in the world

Energy
Energy | 29 September 2021

Nextchem to start feasibility study for green ammonia, hydrogen plant in Iowa

The green ammonia plant will strengthen the development of the low carbon industry in the region and is expected to save over 166,000 tons of CO2 emissions per annum

General
General | 29 September 2021

Huntsman, KPX Chemical form PU manufacturing JV in Korea

The joint venture will create and provide innovative polyurethane system solutions to Korean automakers from a specialty polyurethanes manufacturing facility at KPX Chemical’s Ulsan plant

General
General | 29 September 2021

Fermenich opens first sensorial center in China

New center will allow the company to respond with agility to local consumer and customer demands for tailored fragrance and health-conscious taste solutions in this fast-growing market

Technology
Technology | 29 September 2021

Maire Tecnimont bags EPC contract worth €200 in Poland

The contract is related to expansion of the Gdansk Refinery aimed at improving its crude processing capability as well as ensuring higher quality and energy-efficient fuels

Chemical
Chemical | 29 September 2021

Tata Chemicals bags 4th spot in Responsible Business Ranking 2021

The company is building a long-term resilience and is contributing to India’s sustainability aspirations

Gas
Gas | 29 September 2021

IGL signs MoU with SDMC to establish waste to energy plant

By using municipal solid waste as input, this initiative involves a multi-pronged approach to reduce municipal waste on one hand and produce clean energy on the other in a sustainable manner

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