:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/30/2a/302a91fc7023597805ceb509e09161c0/0132149761v2.jpeg "The pharmaceutical industry is adopting next-gen technologies such as AI, Digital Twins, Supercomputers, and Quantum Computing to enhance production processes, efficiency and even transform the future of drug development. (Source: © Thachakrit - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/74/a7/74a756b8cfd61a4acccd88cbc49e7226/0132139328v2.jpeg "Air Liquide will deliver large volumes of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen and other industrial gases to SK hynix’s new cutting-edge advanced chips packaging facility. (Source: Air Liquide)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a7/33/a733b07b1e4002ca0a31e148b259f5cc/0132015566v2.jpeg "ABB’s Sensymaster FMT400 flowmeter has earned a SIL 2 certification for use in safety-critical process applications. (Source: ABB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/41/0e/410e1aadd2c0c6236ad7f88e0b26f0e3/0131997649v2.jpeg "The Gulf region in the Middle East is now incorporating next-gen and advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and align with global sustainability mandates. (Source: © ChaoticDesignStudio - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/72/5c/725c42f5b4595854dc6ba0bfa0e5db2f/0132223507v2.jpeg "CRI Project Manager John Milner and Fu Hui – Methanol Project Director of the Technology Team (CNTY) after successful erection of the e-methanol reactor on site. (Source: CRI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/f7/14f76461344013fa509ec9609a82fca3/0132157837v1.jpeg "The facility adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity and strengthens Siegfried’s position as one of the leading global CDMOs for small molecule drug substances. (Source: Siegfried)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5c/79/5c79511eabf61b8108be46b35077b841/0132147585v2.jpeg "The new WPU site will process up to 80,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste per year, converting it into reusable raw material. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c2/e0/c2e0562f652dc165f2fe6adccfe45136/0132092544v2.jpeg "Shoko Co. has announced that, following the sales framework agreement announced in June 2025 with Hannong Chemicals, the manufacturing plant for the new pharmaceutical excipient “Viscomedi” has been completed. (Source: Hannong Chemicals)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/2e/092e98494fd501cd022ff03886e54815/0132091498v2.jpeg "Lonza has recently announced an expanded strategic collaboration with a leading US-based biopharmaceutical company. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/28/4628d3e50feddb25cf77815bbc29d1c8/0132017298v2.jpeg "From left to right: Emilie Pharand, Vice-President, Food & Nutrition North America, IMCD; Mary Lim, Americas Technical Director, IMCD; and Vlad Miller, Vice-President Finance, IMCD US. (Source: IMCD)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/18/b21826c3746499e2a852300135700add/0132223881v2.jpeg "Plug Power has recently announced that the 50-MW Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, has reached final investment decision. (Source: Unsplash)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ea/1c/ea1c1f9db4a9fe9bbe11e3943f03585d/0132223154v2.jpeg "The agreement reflects growing demand for commercially proven technologies capable of supporting the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel production and strengthening energy security through diversified fuel sources. (Source: Topsoe )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/6d/3e6d827f52a93ec58399ef2846c21b60/0132221679v2.jpeg "Ucaneo's first-of-a-kind industrial plant in Berlin (Germany), with a nameplate capacity of 150 metric tons of CO₂ per year, is Germany's largest DAC facility. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f0/a7/f0a7ad9c0be460dd1d2f6a506419c697/0132147978v2.jpeg "Industries are under intense pressure to curb their greenhouse gas emissions especially CO2. In response, many are turning to CCS or CCU technologies. (Source: © Pungu x - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/89/47/8947595eafaa6ad27c8552a5f9ad48e1/0129967379v1.jpeg "Biogas and biomethane currently provide approximately 5.5 GW of stable electrical capacity and could be expanded to up to 20 GW without requiring additional land – an enormous potential. (Source: license free via Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e9/64/e964996410967c124c2cf01a8623068e/0130285341v1.jpeg "Geht unter die Oberfläche: Die Offshore-Ölförderung erfordert hochenergetische Pumpen – doch diese sind im Wesentlichen eine Black Box. Bisher zumindest. (Source: Kistler Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1c/39/1c39433f4bb4de2e5e6c5311c3236d09/0130110254v2.jpeg "The new pumps of the Omega type series have been designed for handling water and fluids with a low solids content efficiently. (Source: KSB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/e1/bee13b8d51a419b9b8f0685e2b9d47bf/0128917673v1.jpeg "The Centerwave 6000 measures pipes from 32 to 1,600 mm. (Source: Maag Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/b7/40b7cfff60e644ba4b8a1a1d1fcfac09/0131991659v2.jpeg "AI as a technology is constantly evolving and its role in transforming the wastewater and water treatment industry is huge. (Source: © Malika - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6d/f4/6df401340dd39e80535bfdef67909958/0131840391v2.jpeg "Dupont has recently announced that a MBR system has been selected as part of the next phase of upgrades at the Riverstone Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney, Australia. (Source: Dupont)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/48/f848b446deb0595d2494aed2154ed010/0131700971v2.jpeg "Under the agreement, Xylem will deliver a full end-to-end solution that includes engineering, system design, and long-term operation. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/92/a892445199f1f77c914c4de44d10fa5d/0131584311v2.jpeg "The transaction is expected to close on 1 July 2026, pending regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/31/7931cc94924b4c2ebc7087e9cec2f801/0130490720v2.jpeg "The new Pulsar Model R80 solids antenna delivers improved measurement capability through its high-frequency signal, narrow beam angle, and advanced configuration software. (Source: Ametek )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/cc/6bcc3d26e1c7c74d90a10bc3ca296ae1/0128362351v2.jpeg "A look into Bayer's new tablet production, Solida 1, during construction: The robots and lift columns for material handling are being installed. (Source: Bayer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/c8/24c84ab6b1bcd24468a87820a07a85aa/0128194707v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied Binding Solutions with a feed system comprising buffer hopper, screw feeder and agitated screw feeder for a pilot plant handling iron ore and additives. (Source: Ajax Equipment )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1d/3e/1d3e2788eb37c1e974f36337c8d33cb5/0128191010v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied IGI Systems with a stainless-steel conical hopper with gas purge capability, as part of a prototype Sublimation System for a low-pressure chemical vapour deposition application. (Source: Ajax Equipment)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/b2/b0b27dfff3faf12b419e7a8b11bc0785/0132224680v2.jpeg "Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a glass fiber plant in the United States located in Lexington, North Carolina. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/a1/21a139c2315a4791062579969b3c34dc/0132222816v2.jpeg "Achema Middle East will now take place from 11–13 October 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Dechema/Hannibal)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/27/2e/272e80ede130d413a65412b546f1b51d/0132147165v2.jpeg "Eni has signed an agreement to acquire a 25 % stake in Energy X's Chilean subsidiary company Black Giant, developing a lithium project located in northern Chile, near the Salar de Punta Negra. (Source: Deposit Photos)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/47/0347a1b9d33f26a3302623d988157e69/0132143258v1.jpeg "With the acquisition, Covestro expands its production footprint for HDI derivatives and reaffirms its commitment in two important regions. (Source: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/29/f8298429c1638b949a6f76346f6709c7/0118701710v2.jpeg "Bosch Industrial Heat will be presenting sustainable steam and heat solutions for global industrial use at the Achema trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. (Source: Bosch Industriekessel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/24/07242664ab2b1c7841c9d9d0a127670c/0116045959.jpeg "A look inside the GEA machine room. (Bild: Magnavale)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c9/79/c979a20b32395ddfa93fe7ead90578a0/0108386061.jpeg "Production residues, lime, salt and suspended solids quickly clog the pipes. (Source:©Tanakorn - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/5c/9e5c92d942ed046a27562d6e3d730c92/0103483548.jpeg "It is almost ten metres high and extends over three floors: the world's first multiple dividing wall column is located in the new technical centre at the University of Ulm. (Bild: Eberhardt, kiz Universität Ulm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/aa/9d/aa9dc332257fbc96a2d2ec20b40781a5/0132005469v2.jpeg "Qatar Energy would like to emphasize that this was an operational accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature. (Source: Qatar Energy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/da/57da73af9c35d633196afd46348182b2/0130820106v2.jpeg "Today, the world is witnessing a deepening energy crisis. The Iran–US war has exposed the vulnerability of the global oil, gas, and petrochemicals industry. Its impact is not confined to one region—it has triggered a domino effect across continents. (Source: © Rayhan - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/36/20366ffa57a841882fd165e4dc885c09/0130491929v2.jpeg "With the US and Israel jointly firing the first shot on Iran, the world is now witnessing major cascading effects—from soaring global oil and gas prices, to industry leaders declaring force majeure, and even predictions that the war could trigger a global economic recession! (Source: © FOYSAL - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/f7/d0f7d560dfce37c8371442d5b6120e3c/0130182478v1.jpeg "The Gelsenkirchen refinery primarily manufactures fuels for vehicles and aircraft, processing roughly 12 million tonnes of crude oil per year. (Source: BP)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/4e/a84e8039a90a5cf4751d01ebcf6ba1a9/0127510172v2.jpeg "After six years, Achemasia, the international trade fair and innovation forum for sustainable chemical production, has returned with renewed vigor, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future—according to the organizers of the fair. (Source:PROCESS China)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/17/c7/17c703445f134eb3d7ecc7918dda2762/0124596096v2.jpeg "Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026. (Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/2c/2a2cffc07f51019065387cd63241b5ce/0119463370v1.jpeg "The Injecta 36 fills and seals RTU (Ready-to-Use) syringes at high speed. The image shows the robotic arm. (Source: IMA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b1/7e/b17ea8c62ccafad1d1fb072d6199bbd6/0118578446.jpeg "“Star in the ring”: Vegapuls 6X radar level sensors are the solution of choice for Renolit for many applications on the way to the perfect plastic product. (Source: © MR Design - stock.adobe.com; Vega)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/e1/f2e16472ee0c30756d8e01a454d015bf/0132108569v2.jpeg "Aerial view of the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai (Source: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/02/4602ad321abcfcfc54ddc9c830e6fc63/0131529179v1.jpeg "Europe: 2.2 (2025), 13 (2030) announced volume in million tons per annum. Sources: Hydrogen Council, McKinsey & Company, Statista 2026 (Source: © Julien Eichinger - stock.adobe.com)")
Galleries
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e4/d5e4f9007eca42f5ddbb9ff79d2e87f4/0129913328v1.jpeg "Eli Lilly - Index score 74.4. Source: CB Insights, Statista 2026 (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c3/2f/c32f2b1ca899e25464dbf9151a8db898/0127783166v1.jpeg "1 million metric tons per year.
Sinopec Qilu-Shengli CCS (China), SaskPower Boundary Dam (Canada), Equinor Sleipner CO2 Storage (Norway), ADM Illinois Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage (U.S) (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/77/f9/77f9d3e3c639ccfba29935b26131beae/0125831589v1.jpeg "Carbon Capture and Storage: Minimum cost - 15 dollars per ton of CO. Maximum cost - 130 dollars per CO.
Sources: IEA (2020, 2021); IPCC (2021); S&P Global
©Statista 2025 (Source: Dee karen - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/8f/d98fbcd6b0bc1c0a3e74b51120d67c7d/0124294478v1.jpeg "Green hydrogen (48 %). Source: GECF, Statista 2024. (Source: AA+W - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/74/3b744c857accf7d004c3ea254df77721/0122723024v1.jpeg "Green hydrogen (solar) - 2030: 71 million metric tons, 2035: 118 milion metric tons, 2040: 186 million metric tons, 2045: 281 million metric tons, 2050: 373 million metric tons. Source: Deloitte, Statista 2024. (Source: Mike Stock - stock.adobe.com)")
Forecast Supply of Clean Hydrogen Worldwide from 2030 to 2050, by Technology
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/be/09bedb9c9cb927b83e763c0343f41e22/0122018734v1.jpeg "2021: 6,049 million liters (Nameplace capacity of renewable diesel and SAF refineries in the EU)
Sources: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service; Eurostat; Statista 2024 (Source: Johannes - stock.adobe.com)")
Nameplate Capacity of Renewable Diesel & SAF Refineries in the EU from 2020 to 2023, with a forecast for 2024 (in million liters)
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d3/79/d379ab9e01b1b83524e93fb5d4a80524/0121404550v1.jpeg "Distribution of Green Ammonia Market Revenue Worldwide in 2021, by Technology (Source: Uladzislau - stock.adobe.com)")
Distribution of Green Ammonia Market Revenue Worldwide in 2021, by Technology
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/9a/959af049cba5de41fdb6ce90a0854aba/0120385287v4.jpeg "Total global spending on pharmaceutical R&D from 2019 - 2028 (Source: BrunoWeltmann - stock.adobe.com)")
Total global spending on pharma R&D from 2019 - 2028
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/33/bd/33bdf430c962218c672bc995ae6efb06/0119716255v1.jpeg "Forecast low-carbon hydrogen suppply worldwide in select years from 2024 to 2030, by country (in million metric tons per annum) (Source: Pcess609 - stock.adobe.com)")
Forecast low-carbon hydrogen supply worldwide in select years from 2024 to 2030, by country (in million metric tons per annum)
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8f/c1/8fc10e01706d1313acba0d1409ca65bf/0118961779v2.jpeg "Impressions from Achema 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Bild: Ernhofer / PROCESS)")
Achema-Impressions: Day 3 and 4
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b5/ca/b5ca919c67999022c2e6b9b708e92f55/0118925323v2.jpeg "Impressions from Achema 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Bild: Ernhofer / PROCESS)")
Achema-Impressions: Day 2
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/de/75/de755c01e3d47501e8ea9e84f0f70e14/0118901363v2.jpeg "Impressions from Achema 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Source:Ernhofer / PROCESS)")
Achema-Impressions: Day 1
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a7/3e/a73e9085833b9c8636db9aa747ca74cd/0118689924v6.jpeg "CATL (China) - 36.8 %.
Sources: CnEVPost; SNE Research
© Statista 2024 (Source: Ян Заболотний - stock.adobe.com)")
Global market distribution of lithium-ion battery makers in 2023
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/94/2894b54ba3c807b0f5441732c30bbaa2/0118262764.jpeg "China 32 %. (Sources: PlasticsEurope; Conversio; nova-institute.
©Statista 2024) (Source: Pixabay)")
Distribution of global plastic materials production in 2022, by region
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/06/2b063af28608b8de6e0f206a379f94a4/0116838140.jpeg "Leading countries by renewable energy consumption worldwide in 2022 (Source: Pixabay)")
Leading countries by renewable energy consumption worldwide in 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d3/be/d3befb9b8c6af8a15ab951d1095136f9/0116404663.jpeg "2018: Pharmaceutical industry - 571.61 billion euro exports.
Sources: Chemanager; VCI, Statista 2023 (Source: guteksk7 - stock.adobe.com)")
Total chemical-pharmaceutical exports worldwide from 2018-2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3f/f9/3ff9e73bd264ddb774df6edcf7baa8e1/0115304244.jpeg "Spending on digital transformation technologies and services worldwide from 2017 to 2026. (Source:peshkova - stock.adobe.com)")
Spending on digital transformation technologies and services worldwide from 2017 to 2026
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f1/cd/f1cdfbfdaf19812105f6fc9333ed7666/0115088658.jpeg "Global AI Market Size with a Forecast until 2030 (Source: jirsak - stock.adobe.com)")
AI Market Size Worldwide in 2021 with a Forecast Until 2030
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/4a/514a95267aa71edc8e5edb73216e0daf/0113592373.jpeg "Most common digital technologies currently used by the oil & gas industry worldwide as of 2020. (Source: Shinonome Studio - stock.adobe.com)")
Most common digital technologies currently used by the oil & gas industry worldwide as of 2020
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9a/10/9a10f2d93bc362e158ae4867837b71fb/0112769002.jpeg "The 36th International Trade Fair for Fine and Specialty Chemicals ended in May at the Basel Exhibition Center in Switzerland. (Source: Matteo.Cogliati)")