Air Products has acquired five steam methane reformer hydrogen production plants in the US from PBF Energy. The acquired units offer a combined production capacity of almost 300 million standard cubic feet per day.

The feasibility study has been awarded by JX Nippon and will explore options for carbon capture and sequestration as well as blue hydrogen production relating to oil and gas fields in South East Asia.

The BM25 from Oldham-Simtronics, part of 3M Gas & Flame Detection, is a rugged multi-gas area monitor designed to ensure safety in hazardous environments.

Weltec Biopower will be building a new 500-kW biogas plant in partnership with Tetoros Machinery for a Greek Abattoir. The Veria facility will make use of the animal waste to generate efficient bioenergy.

Linde has started up its new air separation plants in order to supply 720 tonnes of high purity nitrogen per day to Shanghai Ever Display Optronics (EDO) for its Amoled project. In accordance with the contract, the firm will also supply other industrial gases such as oxygen, helium, argon and hydrogen to EDO.

Edwards Vacuum has combined its years of comprehensive know-how and innovative technical expertise to develop a revolutionary range of new liquid ring pumps – the Elri series. Made for applications which are wet, humid as well as corrosive, this product offers a range of features and benefits that will distinguish itself from other competitor pumps in the market.

Better make it double: Edwards Vacuum equips its new range of liquid ring pumps with not just one but two variable speed drives (VSD).

Under the terms of the agreement, Air Products will acquire five hydrogen steam methane reformer production plants from PBF Energy and also provide long-term hydrogen supply to the energy firm. The plants are located in California and Delaware and have a combined production capacity of nearly 300 million standard cubic feet per day of hydrogen.

Sibur is ramping up thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) at its Voronezh site in Russia. The new capacities are expected to cater to the demands of special segments including compounds and glues. This year, the company also aims to include five new SBS grades to its product portfolio.

Amidst the global pandemic of Covid-19, there is an urgent need for high quality single-use personal protective equipment for healthcare workers in Russia. For this purpose, Sibur will supply a particular polypropylene grade to Netkanika for developing nonwoven fabric which will be used for producing protective equipment.