The chemical-pharmaceutical industry achieved a strong balance sheet in 2021 despite the corona pandemic and delivery bottlenecks.  (© Avatar_023 - stock.adobe.com)
Germany: VCI Annual Report

German Chemical Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Production by 4.5 % in 2021

The German chemical industry association 'Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.' (VCI) has reported that production in the German chemical pharmaceutical industry rose by 4.5 % compared to the previous year, and turnover increased by 15.5 % to approximately 247 billion dollars (220 billion euros) due to the significant increase in producer prices (+ 8.5 %). The VCI also predicts that production is expected to increase by 2 % and the turnover by 5 % to 260 billion dollars (231 billion euros) in 2022.

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TrinamiX has developed an accessible and easy-to-use transmission solution, which can be used for the assessment of liquids in various markets and without NIR expertise. (BASF )
Germany: Revolutionary Transmission Solution

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Transformed with New Portable Solution for On-the-Spot Analysis of Liquids

TrinamiX has introduced its new and affordable, easy-to-use transmission solution which is capable of providing immediate insights into the molecular composition of liquids. The solution does not require Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) expertise and can be used across various industries. With this, the company is set to revolutionize the manner in which NIR spectroscopy of liquids will be performed in the future.

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Almost immune from the effects of varying liquid viscosity, density and temperature, the measurement performance of oval gear flowmeters improves as liquid viscosity increases. (Titan Enterprises)
Precise Batch Dosing

Flow Meters Assist Biodiesel Plant to Convert Bio Waste into Sustainable Biofuels

Titan’s Oval Gear flow meters have played a vital role in converting bio waste into sustainable biofuels for Green Fuels’ biodiesel plants. The chemically resistant flow meters when combined with the Namur switch were suitable for precise batch dosing at the firm’s plants and can also be used across a wide range of applications. The switch ensures that the flow meters deliver highly accurate flow measurement in explosive atmospheres.

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At a glance: Plant engineering projects from across the globe. (©Shinonome Studio - stock.adobe.com)
Plant Watch

Top 10 Engineering Projects of November 2021

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of November 2021’ from all over the world. Right from building one of the world’s lowest carbon-emitting crackers to developing a new novel methane-reducing feed additive manufacturing plant, find out all the projects making headlines here.

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The single-award Master Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract will have cost reimbursement and fixed price task orders to define the contract performance. (Deposit Photos )
USA: Environmental Management

SRMC Wins 21 Billion Dollar Contract for Savannah River Site

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) has secured an environmental management contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, USA. It will be responsible for liquid waste operations, the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the savannah river site’s defense waste processing facility, the salt waste processing facility and associated production and disposal units.

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The project will facilitate the early construction of a competitive commercial-scale hydrogen supply chain utilizing Spera hydrogen, thus contributing to realizing the world’s carbon-neutral ambitions.  (©Alexey Rezvykh - stock.adobe.com)
Japan: Carbon-Neutral

Japan’s METI Chooses Chiyoda, Mitsubishi to Conduct Feasibility Study on the Construction of a Hydrogen Supply Chain

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan has selected Chiyoda and Mitsubishi to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a hydrogen supply chain by using the Spera hydrogen technology. The project, part of both the companies’ feasibility studies for the overseas deployment of high-quality energy infrastructure, aims to scale-up the hydrogen supply chain and reduce prices through increased hydrogen demand in Singapore, Japan etc.

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