Aucotec has recently celebrated its 40th anniversary as a leading international provider of engineering software. The firm’s Engineering Base cooperation platform links all disciplines in plant engineering.

BASF has recently inaugurated its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The 8.7 billion project sets a new benchmark for sustainable chemical production in China and across the globe.

On September 18, 2025, Achema Middle East was officially launched in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at an executive-level ceremony. Expected to take place from October 26–28, 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the show is being held in the Middle East region for the very first time.

With an aim to further strengthen its Global Business Services and better meet the evolving needs of BASF’s businesses and significantly improve cost efficiency, BASF has decided to bundle its finance and HR services in a new global Hub in India.

Aramco has recently commenced operations at the Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the largest gas plants in the world as well as started production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field. With this, the company has announced major progress in its ambitious gas expansion strategy.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is currently deploying more than 200 AI tools with an aim to become the most AI-enabled energy company in the world. These tools autonomously monitor the performance of critical equipment, reduce operational downtime, enhance efficiency and predict emission sources—empowering smarter decision making.

In an exclusive e-mail interview with Ahlam Rais, Dr. Mike Enskat, Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shares his views on the use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) solutions as well as forecasts the future trajectory of the renewable energy sector.

GEA has inaugurated a new technology center for pharmaceutical freeze-drying systems in Elsdorf, Germany. The move aims to strengthen the company’s position as a technology partner for the growing global pharmaceutical industry.

The German Chancellor His Excellency Friedrich Merz recently visited Adnoc on his official visit to the UAE. The visit follows Adnoc’s acquisition of Germany’s chemical giant Covestro for 14.7-billion-euros.

Chemspec Europe, claimed to be the leading cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, is scheduled to take place on May 6-7, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. This year, the event is expected to carry out new and improved initiatives to maximize business outcomes.