Air Products has decided to exit three US-based projects including an agreement with World Energy for the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel expansion project in California, the construction of a 35 metric ton per day facility to produce green liquid hydrogen in New York, and a project in Texas for the production of carbon monoxide.

BASF and Yunnan Yuntianhua have successfully registered greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the use of Yuntianhua’s stabilized urea fertilizer which contains BASF's urease inhibitor Limus. The pilot project led to the reduction of over 46,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions.

Japanese energy company Eneos has partnered with Honeywell to begin basic engineering for what is set to be the first commercial-scale hydrogen supply chain in Japan based on MCH (methylcyclohexane). The project aims to facilitate hydrogen transport using Honeywell UOP’s dehydrogenation process, supporting production, storage, distribution, and material recycling within Eneos refineries.

Coesia presented a dedicated portfolio of high-performance technologies for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications at Pharmintech 2025, held alongside Ipack-Ima from May 27 to May 30. At Hall 2, Booth B28-C27, Coesia showcased how automation is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong focus on precision, compliance, digitalization, and process integrity.

The Antwerp platform is an important industrial site for Total Energies and the company plans to reconfigure its petrochemicals operations to strengthen its competitiveness and to meet market challenges.

Donald Trump is back in office and his policies have left the world stunned. Right from his outright support for fossil fuel production within the United States to rolling back climate, air and water pollution, and emissions regulations, to imposing international trade tariffs, the White House has made many bold moves in the past few months. In the middle of all this, the chemical industry urges all parties to cooperate in the ongoing trade war and find a lasting solution for everyone.

While automation companies are enjoying growth, the mood among component manufacturers is more subdued, as fluidic suppliers are facing competitive pressure, energy crisis and supply chain risks. Yet, automation could point the way to the future and make suppliers and plant operators more successful...

Air Liquide has plans to develop a new large-scale Air Separation Unit in Naoshima Island, Japan. The project is expected to meet the growing demand for copper as well as support the production expansion of Mitsubishi Materials.

An advanced pilot plant for methanol-based sustainable aviation fuel has been commissioned in Freiberg. Developed by CAC Engineering and TU Bergakademie Freiberg, the facility aims to support future large-scale production of climate-neutral jet fuel.

Ex~i Flow Measurement’s SFC3000 is a flow computer which is a highly versatile liquid hydrocarbon and gas flow measuring device. The solution can positively contribute to both management and conservation of the world’s dwindling energy resources by providing both versatile and accurate measurement.