Energy production infrastructures are of great importance in view of current developments. The aim is to maximize the availability of oil and gas pipelines and reduce downtime. The introduction of smart technology for digitized monitoring of mechanical seals is a signifcant step forward.

BASF Pharma Solutions has introduced its Virtual Pharma Assistants (VPA) Premium Services to its VPAs digital services platform. With the help of these Premium Services, users will have the option to purchase access to new exclusive features within the VPAs.

Covestro has plans to invest a mid to high double-digit million-euro amount for the modernization of its production plant in Dormagen, Germany by 2025. With this, the company aims to significantly improve the plant's energy efficiency and thereby reduce CO2 emissions.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of December 2023’ from all over the world. Right from Ørsted starting work on Denmark’s first carbon capture project to Fluor securing two contracts for the world’s first net-zero ethylene cracker and derivatives complex, find out all the projects making headlines here

Bartec has introduced the new Sp9 Ex1 Smartphone and Sc9ex1 Smartscanner which can be used in hazardous areas. Compact and lightweight, these devices have set a new standard for connectivity and digitalization in dangerous zones by the firm.

A pilot plant for cost-efficient production of green methanol was recently inaugurated at the chemical park in Leuna, Germany by the Minister for Transport Dr. Volker Wissing. The plant is part of the ‘Leuna100’ project and aims to offer climate-friendly fuels to container shipping and aviation industries.

Fette Compacting presented innovative production technologies such as the new i Series and versatile analysis devices such as the F Lab Series at the recently held Powtech exhibition in Germany.

Metso has acquired Tedd Engineering in the UK with an aim to strengthen its digital and automation capabilities in its mobile equipment business and especially in the aftermarket.

Vynova Group has plans to develop a new plant complex for the production of sodium and potassium alcoholates at its Lülsdorf site in Germany. For this, the company intends to invest a high double-digit million-euro amount.

Hydrogen is the solution to all promises of defossilization – but handling the light gas is surprisingly difficult due to its low density. It would be easier to store the substance in a liquid, as promised by so-called Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs)...