Sadara, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company, announced the commissioning of the last of its 26 plants: an isocyanates section currently producing crude quantities of toluene di isocyanate (TDI) and other specialty chemicals.

A new technology could help to significantly cut energy consumption of chlorine productions, Bayer states. CEO Thomas calls upon politicians to foster the development of energy-saving process technology.

Elaborate and complex process valve systems often feature extensive pipeworks and a big footprint. Now, valve specialist Gemü aims to reduce the space requirements for process plant with new multi–port valve blocks made of stainless steel.

Praj Industries and Gevo jointly announced that Gevo’s proprietary isobutanol technology will now be available for licensing to processors of sugar cane juice and molasses.

Ingersoll Rand has launched a full range of Peristaltic Hose pumps in India. The new product line expands Ingersoll Rand’s existing Arotm positive displacement pump portfolio that includes air-operated diaphragm and piston pumps enabling high levels of reliability, efficiency and productivity.

When investing in new materials handling equipment, firms need to consider the need for consistent product quality; flexibility to react quickly to new customer requirements and changes in demand; efficient materials handling; and documentation for continuous traceability. Learn about solutions which meet these needs, working smoothly together at all stages of the product handling chain.

“No more bets please!” – When all bets have been placed, that’s when you see who has chosen the right strategy. The situation is not different when it comes to large industrial plants. But a turnaround doesn’t have to be a lottery. Strategy makes a plant shutdown a safe bet ...

“Just give me the level!” Even the simplest user requests cannot always be easily fulfilled. However, a new level gauge based on the guided radar principle meets exactly this requirement thanks to self-learning signal processing and innovative algorithms.

Showa Denko Gas Products has announced the construction of a new plant to produce liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) gas in Showa Denko’s Oita Petrochemical Complex located in Oita City, Oita Prefecture.

The plant at Borealis in Stenungsund (Sweden) operates 24 hours a day, year after year. The process is only stopped every six years for service and maintenance to be carried out. Borealis has now replaced the raw gas compressor motor at the cracker plant in order to boost capacity and ensure continuous operation. A 24.5 MW motor will ensure the operational availability of the petrochemical plant.