Técnicas Reunidas has bagged a contract for project management, engineering, procurement and construction management and supervision services for Ineos’ mega ethylene facility in Europe. Claimed to be a milestone project in the European chemical sector, the plant will be built in the Belgian port of Antwerp and will have a production capacity of 1.5 million tons annually.

Axens and Toray Films Europe have plans to establish a new Pet chemical recycling facility in Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost, France. The new units will make use of Axens’ Rewind Pet technology along with Toray Films Europe’s existing polymerization plant to recycle 80,000 tons of Pet plastic waste every year.

Under a final investment decision undertaken by Phillips 66, the company has plans to convert its San Francisco Refinery in California into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities. The project – Rodeo Renewed is expected to commence operations in 2024.

The pharmaceutical industry has never been more dynamic. The rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines is the best example, and an excellent opportunity for an innovation leader in aseptic ­production. Bausch+Ströbel is determined to be at the forefront of the competition for the best technical solutions.

Optimal Industrial Automation will be making use of an immersive and interactive virtual experience to exhibit key automation solutions for the process industry at Achema 2022. The company will also showcase the plus points of Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing at the trade show.

With an aim to reduce methane emissions across all its upstream Oil & Gas sites, Total Energies has implemented a worldwide drone-based emissions detection campaign which will make use of the greenhouse gas quantification technology Ausea (for Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications).

Why do you only need to remember one radar level sensor from now on? Whether you’re dealing with liquid or bulk material, whether at 6 GHz, 26 GHz or 80 GHz — in future, one radar sensor will cover all applications. It couldn’t be simpler, promise the radar experts at Vega, who have one thing in mind above all: better processes for the user.

The Chinese robot company Chongqing Sevnce Technology exhibited an intelligent explosion-proof inspection robot at a recently held trade show in Iran. With an Ex d IIB T4 Gb China explosion-proof certification along with an IP65 waterproof and dustproof certification, the robot paves the way for digitization, intelligent, and safe industrial development in the oil & gas industry.

Chevron has plans to establish a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in San Joaquin Valley, California. CO2 post-combustion capture equipment will also be installed by the firm with an aim to decarbonize and reduce its carbon intensity.

Adnoc’s new facility will include an LNG plant with a total capacity of 9.6 million tons per annum and will be designed with electric drives for the liquefaction compressors. It will also make use of numerous features that will assist the plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BP and Linde will be developing a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Texas, USA which will capture and store CO2 from Linde’s hydrogen production facilities in the region to produce low carbon hydrogen.

Petrobras recently entered into a contract with the Toyo Setal HDT Paulínia Consortium to develop a new diesel hydrotreatment unit at its Paulínia Refinery in Brazil. With an investment of 458 million dollars, the plant is expected to commence production in 2025.

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.

According to market research, the market volume for "green" chemistry is due to almost double by 2025. Our white paper sets out how contract manufacturers are reacting to the trend for sustainability.

This paper will show by means of the example of a pusher centrifuge how to achieve optimum product quality, maximum energy efficiency and operation with a minimum of downtime and it describes the most important innovations of the past decade.

LG Chem’s new flame-retardant engineering plastic product has the potential to prevent the spread of flames in batteries, thus offering the world’s longest fire-resistance performance. Commercial production of the new product is expected to commence in 2023.

The Chinese robot company Chongqing Sevnce Technology exhibited an intelligent explosion-proof inspection robot at a recently held trade show in Iran. With an Ex d IIB T4 Gb China explosion-proof certification along with an IP65 waterproof and dustproof certification, the robot paves the way for digitization, intelligent, and safe industrial development in the oil & gas industry.

A newly developed suction nozzle reduces the risk of tipping over and allows optimal emptying of residues. The guide tube thus significantly improves handling and at the same time protects the plastic granules from contamination.

The Chillgard 5000 NH3 Monitoring System from MSA Safety comprises photoacoustic infrared sensors and is compliant with Ansi/International Institute of Ammonia Research and EN378 requirements. It can be used across various industries which require refrigeration or freezers such as food/beverage, cold storage warehouses and petro-chemical plants.

Product recalls not only cause financial damage, but can also lead to image loss and severely damage trade relations. This applies particularly to food production. Minebea Intec, a leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection solutions, offers products that minimize the risk of recalls, helping plant constructors and manufacturers in the food industry to safeguard production processes.

The pharmaceutical industry has never been more dynamic. The rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines is the best example, and an excellent opportunity for an innovation leader in aseptic ­production. Bausch+Ströbel is determined to be at the forefront of the competition for the best technical solutions.

The detailed study shows how to set up external lubrication equipment by analyzing the process parameters’ importance and impact on production using a double-side rotary tablet press thus, minimizing time losses.

Ima BFB’s overwrapping Hywrap20 has won the Best Packaging 2022 award during the recently held Ipack-Ima exhibition in Italy. The hybrid, flexible solution works well with traditional as well as sustainable materials and does not require one to change its configuration or components.

Gather has resolutely continued the further development of its pump range with the 3 series. The new chemical process pump achieves flow rates of up to 4,000 l/h (with pressure differences of up to 14 bar).

Pfeiffer Vacuum has expanded its Oktaline Atex series of explosion-proof Roots pumps. These pumps are Atex-certified and can be used for low and medium vacuum applications. The expansion of the series leads to a large pumping speed range from 280 to 8,100 m3/h.

The KSB Group will be showcasing numerous solutions for water and waste water applications at a soon to be held trade fair in Germany. Some of the innovations that will be exhibited at the show include the new UPA S 200 8-inch well pump, the new KSB Delta Macro SVP pressure booster systems and the firm’s classic water supply pump.

The Fluid Components International’s (FCI) FLT93 Series Flow Switch is SIL-2 rated and assists in protecting pricey pumps from dry running conditions which shorten their lives.