Syngas specialist GTL.F1, a joint venture of Statoil (Norway), PetroSA (South Africa) and Lurgi (Germany) have concluded technology developement for Fischer-Tropsch process technology and recently opened the licensing phase. GTL.F1 develops and licenses proprietary technologies for GTL investments. Norwegian venture partner Statoil will now withdraw from company ownership.

Mannheim-based Rhein Chemie, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company Lanxess and partner of the rubber, lubricant and plastics industry, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

Aker Solutions won contracts for concept studies for carbon capture at Yara's ammonia plant on Herøya and Norcem's cement production facility in Brevik, Norway.

There are basically two methods of producing nano-scale particles: the “Bottom-Up” technique involves synthesizing the particles from atoms and molecules. With the “Top-Down” method the particles are reduced to nanometer size by grinding. Suitable tools for this method are planetary ball mills, such as Retsch’s new PM-series grinders, which provide the necessary energy input.

Metso announced that it will supply 400 Neles emergency shutdown (ESD) valves for an ethylene cracker as part of the new Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) Project in Sohar, Oman.

In water fluoridation plants different chemicals are used, including the highly toxic silicofluorid. Bulk material handling systems for this application, including bulk bag dischargers, dust containment systems, and flexible screw conveyors, have to meet high dust control requirements.

When the Eagle Materials Illinois Cement facility experienced a serious blockage in its 80 000 ton storage silo, the company employed an innovative pneumatic cleaning technology that was remote controlled from outside the domed structure.

On January 1, 2012 Turkey became the first country in the world to implement comprehensive legislation on traceability for 100 percent of the medicines sold in its territory. Italian specialist Antares Vision has played a leading role in this transition, equipping more than 40 percent of Turkey’s pharma production lines.

Solar power in time could become a steady alternate power source replacing conventional methods of generating energy. Find out how Linde and its member companies are finding solutions to make this vision a reality.

A highly precise diaphragm dosing pump the size of a pack of cigarettes? Bürkert's new micro dosing unit Type 7615 is the the fluid technology specialist's latest addition to its product portfolio for analytical, bio-medical and medical applications.