The exhibition will host important events focusing on themes ranging from the fight against food waste to new industrial scenarios linked to the development of e-commerce.

Weylchem has completed the integration of its latest acquisition, Weylchem Bilbao/Spain. They will cooperate closely with French sister company Weylchem Lamotte in Northern France.

The unique crude oil steam-cracking technology has the ability to convert crude oil directly into ethylene, propylene and other chemical products. The successful trail marks the first industrial application of the crude oil steam-cracking technology in China and will pave the way for transforming China's petrochemical industry. The technology will also significantly shorten the production process, lower production costs and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Cummins and China Petrochemical Corporation (“Sinopec Group”) announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture – Cummins Enze (Guangdong) Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd (“Cummins Enze”). The joint venture will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen through increased technological innovation, research and development, and manufacturing capacity.

Lummus Technology has been selected by Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co. (KPIC) to provide a C4 acetylenes selective hydrogenation unit to its Onsan chemical plant in Ulsan, Republic of Korea. The new unit, which is part of the plant’s expansion plan, is expected to process 37,000 MTA of feed, leading to higher production rates of butadiene and raffinate products. The new unit will also prevent the burning of the byproduct stream resulting in lower emissions.

The mixing of battery slurry is one of the first steps in the complex production of lithum-ion based batteries. The plants and technologies of Zeppeling Systems ensure highest safety in handling hazardous materials, and they deliver outstanding product quality and productivity in this crucial process.

With an aim to enhance MOL’s steam cracker plant operations and make it more energy efficient, Linde Engineering was awarded a contract for the digitalization of the plant in Tiszaújváros, Hungary.

Alfa Laval’s new PlusClean cleaning nozzle offers unprecedented 100 % tank cleaning coverage, up to 80 % savings in water and cleaning media costs, and no product contamination. Paired with a top-mounted tank cleaning device and installed flush with the tank wall or bottom, the new solution raises productivity and lowers total cost of ownership.

Lanxess’ Lewatit MDS TP 208 monodisperse ion exchanger is currently being used for efficient brine treatment at Coogee Chemicals’ chloralkali facility in Australia. The ion exchanger helps to remove impurities, cut down on wastewater, chemicals and also reduces costs due to its longer service life.

In line with the global trend of water-based and environmentally friendly products, Lanxess has launched its new production line for water-based compounds in Nantong, China. With this, the company will be able to supply modern and green compounds under the brand name ‘Pellart’ to its customers in Asia.