Solvay’s hydrogen platform will offer the polymer membranes technology which is expected to be a vital contributor to the electrolyzer and fuel cells markets. Through this platform, the company also plans to contribute multiple other applications and components to the hydrogen market.

Korea Engineering Plastics is a joint venture firm of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Celanese and Mitsubishi Corporation. Under a MOU signed between the partners, the JV firm will now aim to focus on manufacturing and supplying high quality polyoxymethylene products to its shareholders who will then market it globally.

Rotork has launched a cloud-based Intelligent Asset Management system, a programme of advanced analytics for the management of intelligent flow control assets.

Adani Green Energy (Agel) is claimed to be one of the world’s largest solar developers and the deal between Total and the Adani Group is expected to strengthen the relationship between the two companies. Adani and Total aim to be the leading participants in the sustainable economy of the future.

Under a cooperation agreement signed between Total and Engie, both the companies will work together to develop and build the Masshylia project, France's largest renewable hydrogen production site, for producing green hydrogen from 100 % renewable electricity.

JPF Netherlands, the holding company of Jindal Films Europe, has acquired 100 % shares in Domo Chemicals’ Domo Films Solutions Spa (DFS). The move is expected to expand Jindal Films’ business into nylon films.

The Bayer Group had a very successful year in 2015. Sales reached the highest level in the company’s history, exceeding EUR 46 billion. In 2016, further growth in sales and earnings are expected.

Microfluidic technologies are rapidly becoming the method of choice for micro- and nanoparticle production across a number of sectors, from cell biology research to drug development. This approach offers a number of advantages over traditional batch methods, including precise process control, enhanced reliability, and the ability to easily scale up production.

A fire and an explosion took place in the incinerator of the ESBR rubber production installation at Synthos’ production site in Oswiecim, Poland. No injuries were reported in the accident.

Zhejiang Depei New Material Co. has finalized Sulzer’s separation technology for its new plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China. The facility will produce plant-based L-lactide which is vital to obtain recyclable polylactic acid bioplastic.