The 12th Achemasia was ceremonially opened on October 14, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai Hongqiao. Under the motto "International Sustainable Chemical Production," this year's exhibition brought together 265 companies from 14 countries and regions, along with 10,000 participants from 61 countries and regions.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of January 2026’ from all over the world. Right from BASF starting up its steam cracker at the Verbund site in China to Wood securing a contract for the world's first full-scale iron nitride permanent magnet plant, find out all the projects making headlines here.

BP’s new facility is expected to generate up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. Bilfinger has been selected to deliver the prefabrication, assembly and installation of plant components for BP’s new green hydrogen electrolyzer.

The German Chancellor His Excellency Friedrich Merz recently visited Adnoc on his official visit to the UAE. The visit follows Adnoc’s acquisition of Germany’s chemical giant Covestro for 14.7-billion-euros.

Dow has introduced its ‘Transform to Outperform’ plan which aims to utilize AI and automation in order to increase its productivity as well as improve shareholder returns.

Merck has launched the Chemisphere app, a digital tool that enables scientists to easily access product documentation and quality information on Merck’s Life Science products. The app aims to enhance data integrity and assist labs by reducing manual steps.

Softing Industrial Automation announces an expansion of its plantperfect monitor software solution. The new version 2.00 will support Profinet asset and network objects. This expands the scope of services beyond the previously supported Profibus networks. The new functionality will be available from February 2026.

Borouge in partnership with Honeywell has successfully completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility in the UAE. The move will support Adnoc’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.

Fluor has been selected as the integrated engineering, procurement and construction partner for expanding American Centrifuge Operating’s low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio, USA.

With an aim to further strengthen its industrial footprint in Latin America, Givaudan has plans to develop a new fragrances manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico. The 110-million-dollar investment is in line with Givaudan’s 2030 strategy which focuses on long-term growth, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation across regions.

With an aim to expand its global manufacturing network, Sika has launched five new plants across the globe. The facilities are located in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of January 2026’ from all over the world. Right from BASF starting up its steam cracker at the Verbund site in China to Wood securing a contract for the world's first full-scale iron nitride permanent magnet plant, find out all the projects making headlines here.

The integration of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) into pharmaceutical manufacturing has faced major challenges for many years. In an interview with the organizing committee of the PAT Connect Conference 2026, PROCESS explores where exactly the obstacles lie and which potential solutions exist. One thing became clear: a successful trilogue between manufacturers, operators, and academia is essential to integrate PAT into processes, use it effectively, and fully leverage its benefits.

GEA has been chosen to deliver and commission a precision and biomass fermentation upscaling line for Biotechnology Fermentation Factory, an open-access site on the Nizo Food Innovation Campus in Ede, Netherlands.

Sharp Sterile Manufacturing is carrying out a 28-million-dollar expansion of its Lee, Massachusetts facility in the USA. This also includes the installation of a fully automated isolated filling line from Ima Life for Ready-To-Use vials.

Foeth has acquired Italian machinery dealer Intimac. With this move, the previously family owned company further expands its position in the refurbished machinery business for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Under a preliminary land reservation agreement signed between Taqa Morocco, Moeve and the Government of Morocco, the parties will work together to develop a large-scale project for the production of green ammonia and industrial fuel in Morocco.

Under a MOU signed between Covestro, Fertiglobe, and Ta’ziz, all the parties will work together to explore collaboration across the ammonia and nitric acid value chains. Covestro and Fertiglobe intend to explore short-term ammonia supply opportunities from Fertiglobe’s facilities to Covestro’s sites in China and the USA.

BP’s new facility is expected to generate up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. Bilfinger has been selected to deliver the prefabrication, assembly and installation of plant components for BP’s new green hydrogen electrolyzer.

Praj Industries utilized Axens’ Jetanol technology to demonstrate its Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) process at its fully integrated SAF plant in India. With this, the plant has now proven its technological readiness for both AtJ pathways.

Plastindia makes New Delhi the center of the plastics world on the subcontinent in February – and for the first time since the acquisition of Sikora, Maag is present on-site together with its new subsidiary.

With the SIL version of the Tigron actuator, Auma presents an explosion-proof electric actuator for the highest safety requirements up to SIL 3. Up to four different safety functions allow the actuator to be flexibly configured for a wide range of requirements.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has launched MSPP 210, a new multistage process pump designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment.

GEA has joined the European Union’s ‘Exquisheat’ project with an aim to advance heat pump solutions for decarbonization specifically for the food and beverage industry in the region.

Jacobs has been awarded a contract to modernize one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in western USA. The 200-million-dollar project is expected to modernize the city’s biosolids treatment infrastructure.

Suez has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to China with new collaborative initiatives in the Jiangsu and Shandong provinces. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its cooperation in the country’s water and waste management sectors.

Toray Membrane Middle East has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to integrate reverse osmosis membrane fabrication through assembly with a new desalination-focused facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology pilots BIM workflows to deliver a seawater desalination project for Wanhua Chemical. The engineering company made use of Bentley’s open applications to shorten design by 50 % while supporting intelligent plant operations.