Covestro has plans to produce 30,000 tons of thermoplastic polyurethanes annually in the first phase at its new production site in Zhuhai, South China. The project is expected to be developed in three phases with a maximum production capacity of 120,000 tons a year upon completion.

Sanofi has appointed Belen Garijo as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will be taking over the post from Paul Hudson and will focus on strengthening the productivity, governance, and innovation capacity of Research & Development.

Using a dry-compressing screw vacuum pump in a casting machine significantly reduces the maintenance and operating costs of the vacuum system. Comparing the annual operating costs of an oil-lubricated system with those of a dry-compressing vacuum system of similar performance results in significant cost savings, shares Leybold.

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a nickel-based catalyst that enables high-yield conversion of furfural — a plant-based waste product — into valuable THF compounds under mild conditions, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

With an aim to further strengthen its Global Business Services and better meet the evolving needs of BASF’s businesses and significantly improve cost efficiency, BASF has decided to bundle its finance and HR services in a new global Hub in India.

With an aim to strengthen its position in large-scale produced-water reuse, Liqtech International launched Qureflow Max, a high-capacity produced-water treatment system at the 36th Annual Produced Water Society Conference in Texas, USA.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of June 2025’ from all over the world. Right from Ineratec launching Europe’s largest e-fuel production plant in Germany to Latin America’s largest wastewater treatment project beginning operations, find out all the projects making headlines here.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has successfully conducted a demonstration of an integrated production process for synthesizing liquid fuels through an integrated process utilizing SOEC Co-Electrolysis and FT Synthesis.

A new Indo-German partnership between Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau sets the stage for innovation in green hydrogen, petrochemicals, and refinery technologies. The focus: turning industrial waste into valuable products and advancing sustainable solutions for the future.

With an aim to further strengthen its industrial footprint in Latin America, Givaudan has plans to develop a new fragrances manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico. The 110-million-dollar investment is in line with Givaudan’s 2030 strategy which focuses on long-term growth, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation across regions.