Sumitomo Chemical Company and Shimane University aim to accelerate their joint research on synthesising methanol from carbon dioxide in the background of growing climate change concerns. Together, they also intend to promote the use of carbon cycle chemistry.

Lux Research’s new report titled ‘The Chemicals and Materials Company of 2040’ states that over the next 20 years, the chemicals and materials industries will change drastically due to climate change and the digital transformation. The sectors will also be forced to adopt new skills and develop new goals to stay competitive in the market.

The mega production facility is expected to have a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum on completion and will be built in Grandpuits, France. The plant will commence operations in 2024.

Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the new pilot plant will make use of carbon dioxide and hydrogen to produce sustainable chemicals. BMBF is investing 7 million dollars for various stages of the project.

Together, the MOL Group and Meraxis intend to develop and produce high-quality recycle-based compounds. Under this deal, Meraxis will supply the MOL Group with high-quality, post-consumer recycled materials which will be combined with the firm’s virgin polyolefin resins.

Air Products’ AP-X Natural Gas Liquefaction Process technology and equipment will be used for the first phase of Qatar Petroleum’s North Field East project in Qatar. The project will comprise of four new LNG process units and each of them will possess a production capacity of 7.8 million tonnes per year.

From filter supplier to full-service provider — Since taking the groundbreaking decision around 25 years ago to concentrate on the biopharmaceutical industry, Sartorius has seen a rapid rise in its fortunes. In conversation with us, Bettina Berendsen and Fritjof Linz explain the significance of single-use technology and report on the latest developments within the company and across the industry as a whole.

Innovation needs space and an optimal environment in which to develop. That’s why the Glatt Innovation Center in Binzen, Germany, is more than just a building — it’s a communication platform that is open to new people and ideas. Development Manager Jochen Thies explains more in this interview with PROCESS Worldwide.

With an aim to accelerate the adoption of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing, Emerson and Integra CMS have signed a joint agreement. The deal is expected to expand pioneering research and improve manufacturing cost and quality in the industry.

The recent CPhI Pharma Index survey has revealed the significance of finding new international partners and improving supply chain contingencies for global pharma executives in the background of the Covid-19 pandemic.