Under the global initiative ‘Together for Sustainability’, some of the major chemical groups along with other international companies will work together with Siemens to decarbonize the industry’s supply chain.

The “dual carbon” goals will bring profound changes to the development of China’s economy. On the road to carbon neutrality in the process industry, digital technology is becoming a new engine driving the high-quality development of the industry. Through continuous digital technology upgrading and application innovation, Siemens is actively integrating cutting-edge technology into industrial practices to promote green productivity of China’s industry. An interview with Dr. Markus Lade, Senior Vice President of Digital Industries and General Manager of Process Automation Business Unit, Siemens, China.

Cyberattacks have been increasing across the globe and the chemical industry has not been spared either. As more chemical companies are adopting the ‘digital transformation’ concept due to its numerous benefits, it has also exposed them to notorious cyberattacks which can have devastating consequences on its operations. The article offers useful tips on developing a secure cybersecurity strategy along with insights on the different measures that can be undertaken to reduce the risks of cyberattacks on chemical plants.

ABB India has supplied integrated automation and control solutions to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd, a division of Oil India, which will enable the plant to monitor and manage the 130-kilometer Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline. The project will transport diesel from India to Bangladesh.

Pharmintech 2022 will showcase numerous technologies and solutions for the life science industry. Powered by Ipack-Ima, the event will also host various expert sessions focusing on the latest trends of the industry.

Emerson has been selected to automate the Golden Triangle Polymers Project, one of the world’s largest ethane crackers. Located in the USA, the mega integrated polymers facility aims to achieve 25 % lower GHG emissions than similar facilities in the region.

LG Chem has plans to increase its battery materials sales sixfold to 25.5 billion dollars by 2030 from 3.9 billion dollars in 2022. The firm also intends to focus on three new growth sectors – battery materials, sustainability business and innovative new drugs.

Alujain National Industrial Co. has chosen Lummus Technology’s C3 Catofin propane dehydrogenation technology for its new propylene plant in Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new, energy efficient plant is expected to produce 600,000 MTA of propylene on completion.

Sea Vision presented its latest AI-powered technologies at the recently held Interpack fair in Germany. The firm focused on solutions across its three business divisions – machine vision, traceability and process automation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued November 27th, 2023 as the deadline for the pharmaceutical industry to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). This regulation has opened a series of opportunities for track and trace solution providers in the U.S. market. Read on to find out more about the impact of the Act on the industry along with the latest solutions in this segment.