Asahi Kasei’s demo trial achieved biomethane production with yield of up to 99.5 % or more and purity of 97 % or more by making use of biogas from organic waste. The company plans to begin commercialization of the technology in 2027.

As the year comes to an end, PROCESS Worldwide brings to you five of the most revolutionary green projects of 2024. Innovative and unique, all the projects are expected to leave a lasting impression within the industry for many years to come. Find out everything about these groundbreaking projects here.

Wacker Chemie has invested a double-digit million-euro amount in the new Wacker Biotechnology Center which is located in Munich, Germany. The center aims to focus on research in manufacturing processes for biopharmaceuticals and ingredients for food and dietary supplements.

The US firm Independence Hydrogen manufactures and distributes gaseous hydrogen in a decentralized hydrogen business model. Sumitomo Corporation has made a strategic investment in Independence Hydrogen to develop additional decentralized hydrogen production and distribution projects in the USA.

Meorga goes international: With new exhibition venues in Vienna and Tarragona, exhibitors gain new opportunities to reach target audiences more efficiently and to expand their market presence in a targeted way. Bernd Weinig, Director Trade Fair Solutions & Partnerships at Vogel Communications Group, is driving this forward and offers insight into the further development.

The Copobras Group has received circular polyethylene from Braskem. The sale marks the first time Braskem has commercialized such circular resin in South America and Copobras will use the resins to produce flexible packaging for the pet food segment.

Construction of the chemical recycling facility, which will be used to convert plastic-to-oil, has been successfully completed at MCC's Ibaraki Plant in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

To cater to the Asian market, Evonik has launched its largest center for medical device applications in Shanghai, China. This new facility aims to specialize in the research, development, and processing of semi-finished components for bioresorbable medical devices.

Husky Technologies is showcasing its latest innovations in sustainable beverage packaging at Drinktec 2025, one of the leading trade shows for the beverage and liquid food industry, which is taking place from September 15 -19 in Munich, Germany.

In December 2024, the Maag Group acquired the petrochemical product portfolio, in particular the centrifugal dryers, and the corresponding technologies from Carter Day International.