KBR has secured a project management and technical services contract from Zallaf Exploration, Production and Refining of Oil and Gas Company for the South Refinery project in Ubari, Libya.

Under a MOU signed between Maire, Nextchem, EDF, and Nuward, all the parties will work together to jointly explore the opportunities for cooperation in the development and deployment of the Nuward Small Modular Reactor Program.

Conventional cancer therapies often damage not only tumor cells but also healthy tissue. Antibody-drug conjugates are designed to target tumor cells more precisely while reducing side effects. Asahi Kasei has acquired licenses from Japan’s Noguchi Institute for this promising approach.

Under a definitive agreement, Sumitomo Chemical has plans to take over the Taiwanese semiconductor process chemicals company Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corporation. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its global footprint and establish its first manufacturing base for semiconductor process chemicals in Taiwan.

Clariant has collaborated with Vertimass to accelerate the development and commercialization of Vertimass’ bio-based alcohol to liquid fuel conversion technology. The technology enables the catalytic conversion of sustainable methanol, ethanol, and other alcohols into liquid fuels that are compatible with existing vehicles and aircraft.

Carbogen Amcis has revealed that its Shanghai facility has obtained its first Drug Manufacturing License from China’s National Medical Products Administration. With this move, the company plans to expand its operations in China.

Under a joint development agreement signed between BASF and Exxonmobil, both the companies will work together to co-develop the methane pyrolysis technology which will also include the development of a demonstration plant.

A 5 MW Geneco electrolyzer system has been installed by Plug Power for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s revolutionary green hydrogen project. The project called The Walvis Bay project plant is claimed to be Africa’s first fully integrated commercial green hydrogen facility.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has successfully produced 99 % pure hydrogen at its ammonia cracking pilot plant using steam as the heating source. Compared to conventional technologies that utilize heat from burner combustion, MHI's steam heating system operates at lower reaction temperatures, thus reducing operating costs.

Lummus Technology and Advanced Ionics have recently broken ground on a green hydrogen pilot plant in Texas, USA. Advanced Ionics will deliver its innovative electrolyzer while Lummus will operate the electrolyzer and manage the balance of plant systems.