:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ad/55/ad55cf1b0c8feb42561ddfe061ab3b8f/0134373360v2.jpeg "Christian Gückel, Vice President of Verticals Energy and Chemicals at Siemens (Source: Siemens )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ef/fb/effbee1be63b639f659381ec4e3576a6/0134233679v1.jpeg "(Source: Meorga)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/41/94/41949062564d72e59086f4a104a24488/0134182192v2.jpeg "Launching first at Dangote’s petroleum refinery in Lekki, Nigeria, the project is targeting an increase in throughput while strengthening the capabilities of its local engineering and operations teams. (Source: Pixabay)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/38/94387de56ed7f045071592768aa95a82/0134288258v2.jpeg "The award further strengthens Thyssenkrupp Uhde's position as a leading partner for the fertilizer and chemicals industries, providing innovative technology solutions and engineering excellence to customers worldwide. (Source: Thyssenkrupp Uhde )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/aa/dbaa785f6df3474969c0099bad1f1925/0134285865v2.jpeg "The center represents an investment of more than 300 million euros, the company’s largest Life Science investment in Asia-Pacific to date. (Source: Milliporesigma)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c1/6f/c16f560b9373fc284c49edab24ceb66d/0134239151v2.jpeg "With an aim to mitigate supply chain risks in the U.S., President Trump’s administration has identified approximately 26 drugs that are critical to the country and intends to maintain a 6-month supply of APIs for these critical drugs. (Source: © Health Studio - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/5e/735ee3cb0682df0c593fc33d29270675/0134235930v2.jpeg "Dynamic checkweighers inspect the weight of every product in motion and in real time, without interrupting the production process. (Source:Mettler-Toledo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/50/95/509548cafc37c66c1f9a6aa00d78a347/0133898207v2.jpeg "Manufactured at Nouryon’s facility in Finland, Cekol CMC-Na is a water-soluble polymer that gives drugmakers a plant-based alternative to synthetic excipients. (Source: Nouryon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/24/9624790c4a1710995de488021bf93c4c/0133846001v1.jpeg "When tableting tools are manufactured closer to the market, supply chains can respond more quickly. With a new production site in Pune, India, Fette Compacting is bringing punches and dies closer to one of the pharmaceutical industry’s fastest-growing markets. (Source: Fette Compacting)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/67/91/67913a20da790a4ebde84349748b9371/0134324402v2.jpeg "Some of the biggest and most landmark decarbonization projects are being built in Europe. (Source: © Anna Polishchuk - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3d/9c/3d9cd0bba565145cd2dc39e8a4bf169b/0134292769v2.jpeg "The Protos project will process up to 500,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually while capturing approximately 370,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year. (Source: Veolia)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/fc/bbfc5e6ab876c98b314600f67bd9270d/0134235923v2.jpeg "Dangote Group has awarded Técnicas Reunidas the contract to supply two hydrogen production reformers for the new ammonia and urea fertilizer complex it is developing in Gode, Ethiopia. (Source: Unsplash)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7f/1b/7f1b02563e4803ee7f3764ffd1720d8c/0132842468v3.jpeg "The new EZJetFlo™ in-line mixing system solves the production bottleneck using highly efficient Venturi powder induction. (Source: ILC DOver)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/02/fb/02fbe7296b87b2c110ad17e983d7d87a/0132963781v2.jpeg "MAAG’s Extrex6 EC gear pump is specifically designed for the continuous conveying of rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride). (Bild: Maag)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/8c/698c17b920244559c08f28261636fee5/0132816720v2.jpeg "Xylem has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for 1.46 billion dollars. (Source: Pixabay)")
: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/47/2f/472fc2023911997ccabe4a24bb50732c/0134054495v2.jpeg "Suez has been selected by Kalundborg Forsyning to design and deliver a new quaternary treatment stage at the Kalundborg Central Wastewater Treatment Plant in Denmark. (Source: Unsplash)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/5d/fe5d9bb106dfb20c1d69c90d74e78f58/0133648325v2.jpeg "Under the ‘National Water Strategy 2030’, Saudi Arabia is securing sustainable water resources, protecting the natural environment and providing high-quality services. (Source: Malika - stock.adobe.com)")
: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/78/93/78936336b54e5213f230e10cb05418d4/0134287708v2.jpeg "The partnership will bring together the two companies’ strengths in manufacturing capabilities, feedstock flexibility, high value-added product development, technology and innovation, and global customer and market networks. (Source: Global Chemical)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/b3/d9b30e6e0f7c04b3b8f75b25d11531d2/0134284879v2.jpeg "Veolia and Sumitomo Chemical have been selected to participate in the Ministry of the Environment of Japan’s FY2026 Model Project for Plastic Resource Circulation. (Source: Unsplash)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b8/5d/b85d509b68d7f1bbe55ed4ef4e881cd2/0134226414v2.jpeg "BASF expands APG production capacity in Cincinnati, Ohio, complementing its global APG production network. (Source: BASF )")
: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/90/f3/90f351201dd4ea7e2439ce19019bf318/0133013227v2.jpeg "Adnoc, in collaboration with SLB, has deployed its AI-enabled RTOC platform across its fleet of more than 120 rigs. (Source: Adnoc)")
: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/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/76/df/76df8aa09b93bca7308ac54961d9474c/0134245341v2.jpeg "Veolia has announced the signing of three ambitious memorandums of understanding with three major players in the Kingdom’s industrial development. (Source: © Ayman - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/57/8e57d57130f6fb4188c32d69be90aa19/0134182548v2.jpeg "Announced at the second Make it with Adnoc Forum, the measures give manufacturers, suppliers and investors greater visibility of future demand and a faster, clearer route to compete for Adnoc’s business. (Source: Adnoc)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/26/1f/261f957322aa06d4aad3defd56e4cff3/0134182520v2.jpeg "The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the rapidly growing UAE construction market and supports Sika’s locally sourced product offering for projects in the region. (Source: Sika)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/01/b7/01b764a96f9c5e645e5a18d2acdff0a0/0134092620v2.jpeg "The project supports Saudi Arabia's industrial development objectives under Vision 2030 while strengthening the Kingdom's role in global food security through increased fertilizer production. (Source: Ayman - stock.adobe.com)")
: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)")
Galleries
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/03/03033fbcb902f6b211ae990e011d6797/0111671256.jpeg "15. Bayer: Drug count 93. Source: Pharma Intelligence (Citeline), ©Statista 2023. (Source: Bayer)")
Leading 15 Pharmaceutical Cos. Worldwide by Size of R&D Pipeline as of 2023
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/49/7849cd9d5206e742c99cf70d2167d18d/0111182925.jpeg "The circular material use rate in EU-27 – 2010 (10.8 %), 2020 (12.8 %). Source: Statista (Source: Pixabay)")
Circular Material Use Rate in the EU-27 in 2010, 2020
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0f/6d/0f6d90a0c0f468192d416e3ba7bbfe60/0109783854.jpeg "Pharmaceutical spending per capita in selected countries as of 2021. Data source: Statista (Source: Belish - stock.adobe.com)")
Pharma Spending Per Capita in Selected Countries as of 2021
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/66/a866cb39c7ae90f8c14c24b4bf1e4a90/0109298637.jpeg "10. Air Liquide, France – 25.53 billion dollars, Source: Statista 2022 (Source: Air Liquide)")
The Leading Global Chemical Companies of 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6f/4b/6f4b3aa885cd08d3066ada412a83de82/0108900494.jpeg "Hannover Messe is the most important international platform for innovative industrial technologies.
Date: April 17 – 21, 2023
Location: Hannover, Germany (Source: Deutsche Messe)")
Important Trade Events of 2023
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b5/51/b55167f11535c029c3b8a752d730ed43/0108657856.jpeg "Linde Starts Up World’s First Plant for Extracting Hydrogen from Natural Gas Pipelines: Linde Engineering has officially started up the world’s first full-scale pilot plant in Dormagen, Germany, to showcase how hydrogen can be separated from natural gas streams using Linde’s Hiselect powered by Evonik membrane technology. (Source: Linde)")
Top 20 Engineering Projects of 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/29/ca/29ca14a12061ad44c05a8ee0d2bc3f36/0107813934.jpeg "The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless - for Sharpless it is the second award since 2001. (Source: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences)")
These were the chemistry Nobel Prize winners from 2012 to 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/cd/8ecd73af7c9b800af677f23c3d9e1287/0107094026.jpeg "Shell to Start Building Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant: Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments, subsidiaries of Shell, have taken the final investment decision to build Holland Hydrogen I, which will be Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plant once operational in 2025. (Source: Shell)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/70/5770f8be6b5d783633cddb27a3e61164/0106631767.jpeg "Achema 2022 in pictures (Source: Ernhofer/PROCESS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/19/2c/192ce16b87a96cd3426a4f775a9793bb/0104191195.jpeg "Mobile inspection robots: Evonik and Merck use them, BASF has them, and hydropower and oil plants are also their territory. Here is a 'spot' of the robot pioneer Boston Dynamics with application know-how from Germany: Energy Robotics, a spin-off from the TU Darmstadt, teaches the robots the knowledge they need in order to be utilized in industrial plants. (Source: © Stefan Daub_Energy Robotics)")
The Robots Are Coming! On an Inspection Tour of the Chemical Plant with my Colleague, the Robot
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a3/f5/a3f5afe3cb87c621959d31e3a7defce9/0103551756.jpeg "Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry (Source: Pixabay)")
Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1745100/1745109/original.jpg "Florenz Sartorius founds the company as the “Feinmechanische Werkstatt F. Sartorius” and starts manufacturing short-beam analytical balances.")
From a Manufacturer of Short-beam Analytical Balances to an Innovative Solution Provider for the Biopharmaceutical Industry
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1702700/1702703/original.jpg "1893: The hand-operated milk centrifuge called Westfalia was developed at today's Gea site in Oelde.")
When Many Make a Whole ...
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/39/db39daebce898c1fb2cdd010ed1a446b/0109170518.jpeg "All following pictures are from the specialist book \"Heat Transfer Technique\", wich you can find here: Heat Transfer Technique (Bild: Vogel Communications Group)")
How To Increase the Operating Safety and Installation Availability of Heat Transfer Plants
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60 Years Full of exclamation marks in level and pressure measurement
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/77/6277b1b9860f8228faddf87187e82589/original.jpeg "Since the establishment of the Periodic Table of Elements (PSE) 150 years ago, not only the number of known elements has increased, but new technologies have also emerged: Chemical pesticides to protect the harvest, batteries for energy on the move and plastics in every form, color, and function. The current focus is on the sustainability aspect. But here, too, chemistry offers new solutions. The 10 most promising technologies for a more sustainable world have been selected by the chemical association IUPAC. (Picture: Pixabay/markmags)")
The 10 Chemical Innovations with the Highest Sustainability Potential
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1589900/1589903/original.jpg "Without the “nothing” literally nothing happens in many chemical processes: Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for innovative and individual vacuum solutions worldwide — and makes it to the ISS ... discover more!")