The acquisition supports Air Products’ long-term and strategic focus on gasification. Under the terms of the agreement, the firm has also acquired GE’s share in its 50:50 JV with China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Company, a subsidiary of China Energy Group.

Lyondell Basell announced that Sonatrach Total Entreprise Polymères Spa (Step), a joint venture between Sonatrach and Total, will use the Spheripol technology for a 550 KTA polypropylene unit to be constructed in Arzew, Oran province, Algeria.

Ineos Styrolution hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100 KT ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas. The development of the new site is part of a bigger expansion plan for the Americas.

Vega introduces a new radar sensor for continuous measurement of bulk solids. The Vegapuls SR 68 was specially designed for level measurement in silos and bunkers with heights up to 30 meters.

The complete emptying of transport systems is one of the main conditions for efficient and contamination-free processing of powders, grains and granular materials. In particular with the transport of light, fine powders the complete emptying of transport systems is easier said than done.

The BulkSolids India Conference & Exhibition 2011 closed its doors on April 8, 2011 after three days of vivid discussions and knowledge exchange. The combination of conference, workshops and exhibition brought together all parties involved in bulk solids and powder handling and processing and lead to a high quality of visitors.

The new Glatt innodryer allows a gentle drying of herbs and other temperature sensitive products. The valuable ingredients of the herbs are maintained during the drying. The energy consumption is only a fraction of conventional technologies, the company says.

SNF has plans to have a total emulsion-grade PAM production capacity of 1 million Mt/year in the U.S. by the end of 2020. With an aim to support this move, the company is actively investing in upstream monomer production capabilities.

Perdaman has selected Haldor Topsoe’s Syncor ammonia solution for its 2.7 billion dollar ammonia/urea plant in Western Australia. Construction work for the project is expected to commence in 2020.

The pharma industry utilises and needs high quality water for its daily operations. There is an urgent need to find newer and better ways to manage and utilise water efficiently to ensure sustainability.