Linde's engineering division was selected to build a production plant for linear alpha olefins (LAO) in Nizhnekamsk,, Russia, based on the company's Alpha–Sablin technology.

Remarkable growth for America's leading trade show for paints and coatings: American Coatings Show & Conference 2012 saw 12% more attendees and 30% more exhibitors than in previous years at the joint fair and conference in Indianapolis. The organisers expressed their satisfaction with the development of the event.

French plant engineers Technip will provide front end engineering and design for two petrochemical plants in Tobolsk, Western Siberia. Corresponding contracts with the Sibur affiliate ZapSibNeftekhim were recxently signed.

Idemitsu Kosan announced that in order to accommodate the growing demand for organic light-emitting diode (Oled) materials in China, the company has decided to build a manufacturing facility for Oled materials in Chengdu, China.

The GEA and Siemens technology group have recently announced their cooperation on a Module Type Package (MTP) digitalisation project. MTPs functionally describe the properties of process modules independent of the manufacturer and technology.

The Dow Chemical Company's joint venture in the Middle East — Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) — has start up its mixed feed cracker (MFC) in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City II.

The stake which was earlier held by CEFC China has now been transferred to China Zhenhua Oil. The move is in line with the gulf country’s aim to grant access to Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas concessions to partners who offer technology, operational experience, and capital.

Celebrating 75 years of presence, Tata Chemicals has made its mark globally by being a pioneering force in developing products to meet the changing customer demands. True to its motto ‘Serving Society through Science’, it has touched the lives of millions by offering them Living, Industrial and Farm Essentials (LIFE).

Located at PT Panca Amara Utama, the plant is based on the Purifier Plus ammonia process which is considered to be the most reliable ammonia technology. The company will also be offering its proprietary Ammonia In Site digitalisation technology which is expected to maximise operational performance and profitability.

With the rise in electric vehicles across the globe, the company will be expanding its annual production capacity of formulated electrolyte at its current Yokkaichi plant in Japan.