Lyondell Basell has commissioned the world’s largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) facility in Texas, USA. With a capacity of 470 thousand metric tons of PO and one million metric tons of TBA annually, the unit aims at optimizing production.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, CF Industries and Lotte Chemical will jointly explore the production of clean ammonia in the U.S. along with long-term clean ammonia offtake into South Korea.

Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology will be used to develop H2H Saltend, one of UK’s largest low carbon hydrogen projects. This project is vital for the establishment of the zero carbon Humber project in the region.

Oil/gas production, refinery and chemical engineers will find the ST100A Series Thermal Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) can virtually pay for themselves in CO2 capture, storage, and utilization applications that now qualify for carbon tax credits while at the same time reducing their owners corporate greenhouse gas footprint.

Dustcontrol has plans to showcase its cyclone-based dust extractors and air cleaners at a soon to be held trade show for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries in the UK. Live demo of a stainless-steel industrial vacuum with Hepa-13 filtration will also be exhibited at the fair.

You are looking for intrinsically safe and safety-related measuring lines, which feature a slim design in terms of the overall width and installed height as well as user-friendly operation?

Emerson’s BM6X Series Slam-Shut valve has now been certified for use in hydrogen applications by Bureau Veritas Italia. This means that the valve can be used for gas transmission networks, regulating stations, and end use infrastructure.

The Marchesini Group will be participating at this year’s Interpack show which is scheduled to be held from May 4 – 10. The company is keen to showcase its solutions with a focus on sustainability and digital innovation.

Air Liquide will be using its new cracking technology in the development of an ammonia cracking pilot plant in Belgium. The technology enables the conversion of ammonia into hydrogen, which can then be transported over long distances.

Afry has secured an engineering services assignment from APK for developing its new plastics recycling plant in Germany. The new unit is expected to treat 40,000 tons of plastic waste every year.

Evonik has started-up a new production plant for gas separation membranes in Austria. With a hefty investment of double-digit million-euros, the plant aims to meet the firm’s goal of increasing its sustainable Next Generation Solutions.

The consortium has been selected by Calpine for a Feed contract in order to develop a carbon capture unit project in Baytown, Texas, USA. The project is expected to capture two million tons per annum of CO2.

Specialisation, small product quantities and fast production cycles in granulation require pharmaceutical manufacturers to think of adaptive plant technology. The whitepaper reveals what is key to keep your production of solids flexible.

In the China Biopharmaceutical Industry Report, the analysts provide insights into recent market developments and current conditions and highlight the industry's opportunities and challenges.

Download the Compliance Guide containing 18 FAQ to learn how to ensure adherence to the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur.) Chapter 2.1.7 "Balances for Analytical Purposes".

The efficiency of a fermentation process in pharma or food production often remains unchallenged for years, unless there are acute issues. The white paper gives insights on how to use Artificial Intelligence to improve this process.

In the chemical industry, plants need to be kept up-to-date at all costs and different kinds of robots help plant operators to achieve this goal. Whether you need them for inspection in a hazardous/confined zone or for collecting data, these 3 types of industrial robots are all you need in an industrial setting.

In January 2023, Vega, manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation, delivered what it claims is the world's first level sensor with integrated cyber security. With this, it wants to send a strong signal against the increasing threat from cyber criminals, also throughout the industry.

With the help of the pressurised enclosure, explosion protection is simple and flexible. Above all, it can be used to implement difficult Ex challenges, which is why many users make use of this solution. Two industrial plants in the petrochemical industry in Kuwait and Egypt show how this works in practice.

Cyberattacks have been increasing across the globe and the chemical industry has not been spared either. As more chemical companies are adopting the ‘digital transformation’ concept due to its numerous benefits, it has also exposed them to notorious cyberattacks which can have devastating consequences on its operations. The article offers useful tips on developing a secure cybersecurity strategy along with insights on the different measures that can be undertaken to reduce the risks of cyberattacks on chemical plants.

Dustcontrol has plans to showcase its cyclone-based dust extractors and air cleaners at a soon to be held trade show for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries in the UK. Live demo of a stainless-steel industrial vacuum with Hepa-13 filtration will also be exhibited at the fair.

GEA will be showcasing a wide range of solutions at the Interpack show in Germany. Some of the innovations to be exhibited at the fair include the Optirobot 6000 and the firm’s new solution – the Optibuffer.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued November 27th, 2023 as the deadline for the pharmaceutical industry to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). This regulation has opened a series of opportunities for track and trace solution providers in the U.S. market. Read on to find out more about the impact of the Act on the industry along with the latest solutions in this segment.

Volpak has introduced its latest solution the Enflex PHS Series for the pharma and healthcare industry. Focused on flexible packaging, the stick pack solution is a unit dosage format which proves ideal to contain and deliver liquid health products for oral and topical use.

The requirements for pumps are clear: A safe, efficient and reliable performance — An yet, corrosive media provides a tough challenge for the versatile machines. Can engineers only choose between wear and energy loss? Lined magnetic drive pumps could change the way we handle fluidics.

The Hiscroll series from Pfeiffer Vacuum consists of three dry and hermetically sealed scroll pumps with a nominal pumping speed of 6 – 20 m³/h. These vacuum pumps are characterized not only by their high performance when evacuating against atmosphere but also by their high energy efficiency that reduces their carbon footprint, the company states.

A collaboration between the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (Oist) and the Polytechnic University of Milan has found that when a fluid is pumped through a pipe in an intermittent way, the cost of transport is significantly reduced.

The increasing demand for industrial pumps in China has led Netzsch Pumps & Systems to relocate to a new site in order to expand its production capacity. The site is located on the Dinglian Industrial Park, one of the five state-approved industrial parks in the Lanzhou New and High-tech Industrial Development Zone.