Arkema has plans to build a new polyamide 11 powders plant at its Changshu platform in China. The facility is expected to come on stream in the first quarter of 2023 and aims to support the growing demand for advanced bio-circular materials in Asia.

Tricky fluids handling with viscous and hazardous media? The right pump technology can make all the difference – Even after decades of experience, a carbon black manufacturer still encountered challenges when unloading coal tar. The problem was solved through collaboration between the operator, the contractor and pump experts.

A quarter of European ethylene production capacity is threatened by refinery cuts in the background of the global pandemic of Covid-19, states ICIS. If the coronavirus restrictions continue, the ethylene crackers may be forced to reduce operating rates or even shut down due to their dependency on LPG feedstocks which are sourced from refineries.

Due to the increase in natural gas prices in the European market, BASF has now curtailed its ammonia production at its sites in Antwerp, Belgium and Ludwigshafen, Germany. The move follows Yara’s recent announcement of curtailing around 40 % of its ammonia production across its numerous plants in Europe.

Speciality chemical company Evonik and Lyondell Basell signed an agreement to purchase high-pressure steam generated from natural gas. The agreement allows Lyondell Basell to phase out coal from its power plant in Wesseling, Germany, by December 2023.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has introduced Green KTF, a plant-based microporous film which releases 30% less CO2 emissions during production as compared to the conventional product. About 90% of the film is derived from natural products.

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The Qingdao Intermediate Court in China has passed a verdict in favor of FMC Corporation in the chlorantraniliprole patent infringement case against the agricultural chemical company Rainbow. The court has ordered Rainbow to compensate FMC for damages and immediately stop manufacturing, selling, offering to sell and using chlorantraniliprole.

Maire Tecnimont’s subsidiaries NextChem, MET Development and Stamicarbon have decided to join forces with Greenfield Nitrogen to establish the first green ammonia plant in the USA. NextChem will conduct a feasibility study for the project, MET Development will support the development of the plant whereas Stamicarbon will offer its latest green ammonia technology to the unit. The new facility is expected to produce 240 metric tons of green ammonia per day.

ADM has launched ADM Food Technology (Pinghu) Co., a new and technologically advanced flavor production facility in Pinghu, China with an aim to expand its global nutrition capabilities. The facility will also act as the company’s flavor supply hub in APAC.