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  • Control & Automation
    Latest Articles in "Control & Automation"
    Aramco Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology Sami A. Al Ajmi, sitting right, and President of Microsoft Arabia Turki Badhris, sitting left, at a signing ceremony attended by Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter, standing right, and Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith, standing left. (Source: Aramco )
    Business Partnership
    Aramco Enters into MOU with Microsoft to Advance Industrial AI
    Adnoc's panorama digital command center.   (Source: Adnoc )
    Energy
    Revolutionizing Adnoc through the Power of AI
    The Anymal robot undertaking gas leak detection in the field.  (Source: Anybotics)
    Partnership Agreement
    Anybotics Integrates Yokogawa Software into Robotic Systems
    Dow has recently announced a comprehensive plan to simplify how it operates and streamline its end-to-end processes.  (Source: Dow )
    Next-Gen Solutions
    Dow to Use AI, Automation to Increase Productivity
  • Engineering
    Latest Articles in "Engineering"
    Shintech Louisiana has recently announced a 3.4-billion-dollar investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the state.  (Source: Pixabay)
    3.4 Billion Dollar Investment
    Shintech to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities in Louisiana, USA
    The overall package is worth 485 million euros, of which 10 million euros related to engineering activities already started will be recognized in the pre-FID phase, while the remaining part at Final Investment Decision. (Source: Pixabay)
    Plant Engineering
    Nextchem Wins 485 Million Euro Contract for Three World-Scale Complexes in West Africa
    Inox Air Products has entered into a long-term partnership with TACC for the supply of nitrogen through a dedicated onsite nitrogen plant for their upcoming greenfield manufacturing facility in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India.  (Source: Pixabay)
    Engineering
    Inoxap to Develop Nitrogen Plant in India
    At a glance: Plant engineering projects from across the globe. (Source: © industrieblick - stock.adobe.com)
    Plant Watch
    Top 10 Engineering Projects of February 2026
  • Pharma & Food
    Latest Articles in "Pharma & Food"
    The plasma fractionation facility at CSL Behring, viewed from the outside. (Source: CSL Behring)
    Process Simulation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    The Crystal Ball in the Cleanroom: How CSL Behring Benefits from Simulation
    With around 6,000 European companies operating in India and an annual trade of 180 billion euros between the EU and India at present, the trade deal intends to double EU goods exports to India by 2032. (Source: © NazeerArt - stock.adobe.com)
    EU-India Free Trade Agreement
    Tariff Breakthrough: How the EU–India Pact Reshapes Chemicals and Pharma Trade
    Powders used in DPI formulations are often highly potent and administered in very low doses. (Source: Ima)
    Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI)
    Managing the Unique Requirements in DPI Manufacturing
    The acquisition adds Avadel’s FDA-approved product, Lumryz, to Alkermes’ commercial portfolio, and provides Alkermes with a commercial organization experienced in this disease state.  (Source: Pixabay)
    Pharma Update
    Alkermes Completes Acquisition to Avadel
  • Hydrogen & Decarbonization
    Latest Articles in "Hydrogen & Decarbonization"
    Siemens and Caphenia sign the partnership agreement. From left to right: Nicky Ahnert, Jürgen Giegerich, Frank Knauf (all Siemens), Dr. Mark Misselhorn, Dr. Andreas Waibel (both Caphenia) (Source: Siemens)
    Clean Fuels
    Siemens Collaborates with Caphenia to Boost SAF Production
    Honeywell’s advanced technologies and standardized design will help Verso Energy reduce capital expenses, accelerate speed to market and increase global SAF capacity. (Source: Pixabay)
    Green Fuels
    Verso Energy Selects Honeywell Technology to Speed Up eSAF Production
    Under the agreement, Air Liquide will supply the necessary oxygen for Holcim’s oxyfuel-ready clinker production line, as well as provide its innovative and proprietary Cryocap Oxy technology to enable the capture of CO₂ emissions with high efficiency.  (Source: Air Liquide )
    Cement Decarbonization
    Air Liquide, Holcim to Develop Carbon Capture Project in Belgium
    The extended agreement helps support World Fuel's ability to secure SAF supply and comply with regulatory requirements, including the Refuel EU Aviation Regulation and the UK SAF mandate.  (Source: World Fuel Services)
    Five-Year Agreement
    Neste, World Fuel Services Expand SAF Supply Across 100+ Airports
  • Pumps & Compressors
    Latest Articles in "Pumps & Compressors"
    The Centerwave 6000 measures pipes from 32 to 1,600 mm. (Source: Maag Group)
    Pumps and Pipes
    Pumps, Filters, Granulation Systems, and Mills: Maag with Sikora at Plastindia for the First Time
    The Tigron in SIL version can be flexibly configured for different safety requirements. (Source: Auma)
    Actuators
    Electric Valve Actuators for Safety Requirements up to SIL 3
    Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has announced the launch of its new multistage process pump (MSPP 210), designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment. (Source: Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group)
    Pumps
    New Process Pump to Enhance Safety and Reduce Downtime on Air Separation Equipment
    Nine partners from six European countries are working on the 36-month project to determine where heat pumps can achieve the greatest efficiency gains in the food and beverage sector and to develop reproducible and market-ready solutions.  (Source: EU project Exquisheat)
    Decarbonization
    GEA is Now Official Partner of EU's ‘Exquisheat’ Project
  • Water Treatment
    Latest Articles in "Water Treatment"
    Liqtech International recently launched its Qureflow Max produced-water treatment system.  (Source: Liqtech International )
    Water Treatment
    Liqtech Launches Produced-Water Treatment System in USA
    Jacobs has been selected as the progressive design-build contractor for upgrades to the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in California. (Source: Jacobs)
    200 Million Dollar Project
    Jacobs Selected for Modernizing Mega Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in USA
    In the Jiangsu province, Suez will partner with Lianyun Economic Development Zone to jointly study the investment in, build, and operate a new industrial water treatment plant. (Source: Pixabay)
    Water, Waste Management
    Suez Announces New Collaborative Initiatives in China
    Distinguished guests at the ceremony included senior government officials, Japan’s Ambassador, and local business leaders. (Source: Toray)
    Water Treatment
    Toray Expands Capacity for Desalination Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Saudi Arabia
  • Powder Bulk Handling
    Latest Articles in "Powder Bulk Handling"
    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)
    Fully Automated Tablet Production
    The Shop Floor Is Getting Smart: Glatt and Bayer Are Digitizing Operator Intelligence
    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 )
    Feed System
    Ore Handling System for New Pilot Plant
    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)
    Conical Hopper
    Practical Storage Solution for Prototype Sublimation System
    Detail of Valvedesign: It has an aktiv amd passive part  (Bild: Italvacuum)
    High-Containment
    Production of APIs and HAPIs: High-Containment Loading and Unloading Systems for Rotary Dryers
  • Business & Economics
    Latest Articles in "Business & Economics"
    Shintech Louisiana has recently announced a 3.4-billion-dollar investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the state.  (Source: Pixabay)
    3.4 Billion Dollar Investment
    Shintech to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities in Louisiana, USA
    KBR has been awarded a major contract by Basra Oil Company to provide Integrated Field Management Services for the Majnoon Oil Field in Iraq.  (Source: KBR)
    Oil Development
    KBR to Provide Integrated Field Management Services for Iraq’s Majnoon Oil Field
    BASF’s dispersion-production building at the Durban site, South Africa — exterior view showing the facility and surrounding site infrastructure. (Source: BASF )
    60 Year Celebration
    BASF Expands Dispersion Production Capacity in South Africa
    Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in Nova Scotia, Canada. (Source: Thyssenkrupp Uhde)
    Optimization Study
    Thyssenkrupp Uhde Secures Contract for NSF’s Biomass-To-Methanol Project Study
  • Heat Transfer
    Latest Articles in "Heat Transfer"
    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)
    Green Solutions
    Sustainable Steam and Heat Solutions for Global Industrial Use
    A look inside the GEA machine room. (Bild: Magnavale)
    Cold Store
    Arctic Temperatures on 15,000 Square Meters: How England's Largest Cold Store Stays Cool
    Production residues, lime, salt and suspended solids quickly clog the pipes. (Source:©Tanakorn - stock.adobe.com)
    Cleaning of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
    Keeping it Clean: Getting the Most Out of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
    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)
    Multiple Dividing Wall Column
    Distillation Doesn’t Get any Better Than This
  • Ex Protection & Safety
  • Oil & Gas
    Latest Articles in "Oil & Gas"
    KBR has been awarded a major contract by Basra Oil Company to provide Integrated Field Management Services for the Majnoon Oil Field in Iraq.  (Source: KBR)
    Oil Development
    KBR to Provide Integrated Field Management Services for Iraq’s Majnoon Oil Field
    This will contribute to Aramco’s plan to increase sales gas production capacity by approximately 80 % by 2030, over 2021 production levels.  (Source: Aramco )
    Ambitious Gas Strategy
    Aramco Commences Operations at One of the Largest Gas Plants in the World
    Dirk Elvermann, CFO and CDO of BASF, and Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor, sign the ten-year natural gas supply agreement. (Source: Equinor and BASF)
    Long-Term Agreement
    Equinor to Supply Natural Gas to BASF
    Subsea 7 has been selected to conduct a front-end engineering study for a new subsea project in the Greater Ekofisk Area. (symbolic image) (Source: free licensed)
    Front-end engineering and design
    Subsea 7 Awarded FEED Contract for Offshore Project by Conoco Phillips
  • Achema
    Latest Articles in "Achema"
    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)
    Leading Trade Fair for the Process Industry in China
    Achemasia is Back and, with the Help of PROCESS China, is set to be a Full Success
    Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026. (Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal)
    New Trade Fair for the Processing Industry
    Achema Expands into the Middle East
    The Injecta 36 fills and seals RTU (Ready-to-Use) syringes at high speed. The image shows the robotic arm. (Source: IMA)
    Innovation Made in Italy
    Poised to Enter the Cell and Gene Therapy  Market
    “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)
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    Level and Pressure Sensors Monitor Highly Efficient Plastics Processes
  • Middle East
    Latest Articles in "Middle East"
    Adnoc's panorama digital command center.   (Source: Adnoc )
    Energy
    Revolutionizing Adnoc through the Power of AI
    With its strategic ‘Vision 2030’ plan announced in 2016, Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy by investing in sectors such as tourism, technology and industry, reduce its reliance on oil, and transform the country into a cleaner and more sustainable economy.  (Source: © Peter Hermes Furian - stock.adobe.com)
    Market Insight
    3 Core Decarbonization Projects in Saudi Arabia
    The heaviest and tallest unit – a Process Gas Cooling Module – weighed 2,464t and measured 38 meters long, 23 meters wide, and 32 meters high. (Source: Mammoet)
    Transport Logistics
    Mammoet Completes Record Module Loadout at UAE Port for Major Gas Project
    MOL Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation.  (Source: Pixabay)
    Business Collaboration
    MOL Group Establishes New Strategic Partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation
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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

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

10. Air Liquide, France – 25.53 billion dollars, Source: Statista 2022 (Source: Air Liquide)

The Leading Global Chemical Companies of 2022

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

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

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

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)

Hydrogen Projects of 2022

Achema 2022 in pictures  (Source: Ernhofer/PROCESS)

Achema 2022 in pictures

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

Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry (Source: Pixabay)

Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry

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

1893: The hand-operated milk centrifuge called Westfalia was developed at today's Gea site in Oelde.

When Many Make a Whole ...

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

60 Years Full of exclamation marks in level and pressure measurement

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

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!

From Wetzlar Into Orbit: Milestones of a Vacuum Specialist

Festo is showcasing its latest innovation “the Bionic Fin Wave” at Achema 2018.  Inspired by the cuttlefish, the underwater robot is able to communicate with the outside world wirelessly and transmit data — such as the recorded sensor values for temperature and pressure — to a tablet. Its side fins are cast from silicone and do without struts or other support elements.

What’s happening at Achema 2018? Click on our picture gallery to find out!

The following picture gallery shows the ten most toxic places in the world by source of danger and the number of people at risk in thousand in 2013.  (Image: Strezhnev Pavel/Fotolia.com)

These are the 10 Most Toxic Places in the World

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