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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

General
General | 29 September 2021

Covestro to resume construction of world-scale MDI plant in US or China

The company is exploring building the new world-scale MDI plant in either the United States or China

General
General | 29 September 2021

Braskem Idesa to build an ethane import terminal in Mexico

The new terminal that Braskem Idesa will build to import ethane in Veracruz will be located in the area of the CIIT (Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec), which is one of the Mexican government's initiatives for the development of the country's southeast and the energy sector

General
General | 29 September 2021

Nouryon starts production of TBHP and TBA at new facility in Ningbo, China

New facility will support increasing demand in the Asia region for polymers used in the Packaging, Paints and Coatings and Construction end-markets

People
People | 29 September 2021

Trinseo appoints chief sustainability officer

Francesca Reverberi will assume the newly created role of SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer effective immediately

Gas
Gas | 29 September 2021

Shell, BASF partner to deploy adsorption technology for carbon capture applications

Sorbead Adsorption Technology provides an environmentally friendly solution for the dehydration of CO2 prior to pipeline transportation and underground storage

General
General | 29 September 2021

IMCD acquires waterborne coatings solutions distributor in China

IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. and Aquatech Speciality (Guangzhou) Trading Co., Ltd. (“Aquatech”) in China

Sustainability
Sustainability | 29 September 2021

LyondellBasell aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

These targets are consistent with efforts to support the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting climate change by achieving net zero for global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century

Sustainability
Sustainability | 28 September 2021

Sasol triples 2030 GHG emission reduction targets to achieve carbon neutrality

The move is in line with Sasol’s commitment to accelerate its transition to a low carbon world in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 September 2021

Manali Petrochemical partners with Econic for new polyol technology

The partnership involves MPL and Econic collaborating to scale the technology at MPL's pilot plant in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 September 2021

Goa Carbon shuts down Bilaspur Unit, Goa Unit for maintenance work

Goa Carbon has announced the temporary shut-down of company's Bilaspur Unit

General
General | 28 September 2021

Technip Energies, NPCC to form JV in UAE for exploring energy transition projects

JV aims to enhance cooperation in blue and green hydrogen and related decarbonization projects, carbon capture, biorefining, biochemistry, ammonia as well as other energy transition related themes

Chemical
Chemical | 28 September 2021

BASF announces highly efficient innovations in its chemical catalysts portfolio

New catalyst increasing efficiency in biodegradable PBAT value chain

Energy
Energy | 28 September 2021

Saudi Aramco, Air Products and ACWA Power finalise $12bn ASU/gasification/power JV

The JV formed in 2018 to enhance the overall value of Jazan refinery and integrated gasification combined cycle power plant, aiding in transforming the Jazan Province by positioning Jazan Economic City (JEC) for additional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and private sector involvement.

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