BASF is constructing a new pilot plant center at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany which will act as a global hub for pilot-scale production and process innovations of chemical catalysts. The new center will help the company to strengthen its global catalyst development.

Under a long-term agreement between Air Liquide and Jiangsu Shagang Group, Air Liquide will supply industrial gases to the steel company in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, China. In this background, Air Liquide has plans to invest around 118 million dollars for the construction of the mega ASU.

The University of Bayreuth under its H₂ Giga project focuses on the research, development, and industrial production of high-performance, low-cost electrolyzers to meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen. One of the seven H₂ Giga projects called ‘HTs: HTEL Stacks – Ready for Gigawatt’ has received funding of more than 11,00,000 dollars. Chair of Ceramic Materials Engineering at the University of Bayreuth is responsible for this collaborative project.

Kebotix’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities will aim to improve Johnson Matthey’s (JM) digital transformation in the chemical industry and combined they intend to discover innovative methods to increase the efficiency of experiments leading to the optimization of catalytic converter coating formulations.

Swep has launched new products which enhance the company’s ‘All-Stainless’ range of brazed plate heat exchangers. The latest addition to the existing portfolio is the B85S medium-size high-capacity model and the B221 as well as the B222 models will be coming soon.

Orlen Unipetrol has revealed its development strategy until 2030 which includes the modernization of its chemical facility in Záluží near Litvínov, Czech Republic. In this project, the current boiler plant for the steam cracker’s operations is replaced with a brand-new gas boiler plant and the latest equipment for emission reduction installed at the unit has helped to lower dust emissions by 50 % and NOx emissions by 70 %.

Under the 12 million dollar ‘Sustainable Catalysis for Clean Growth’ project, BP, Johnson Matthey along with the Cardiff University and The University of Manchester have collaborated to explore new catalyst technology for a net zero future. The partnership aims to convert CO2, waste and sustainable biomass into clean and sustainable fuels and products.

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization has selected several companies to conduct a feasibility study on the receiving and distribution business of hydrogen in the Chubu Region. The Study will also aim to focus on developing a large-scale hydrogen supply chain.

Tenova has introduced the new TRKSX (Tenova Self-ReKuperative Flameless) Smart Burner for heat treatment furnaces in the metals industry. The smart burner also helps to maintain NOx emissions well below the strictest future limits.

Nouryon has plans to build a new production facility in Southeast Asia for sustainable additives in order to meet the global demand in the paints and coatings end-market as well as other high-growth end-markets. With the new 15-20 kilotons unit, the company will expand its Bermocoll business, which supplies ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose and other essential ingredients to multinational and regional customers.