With an aim to develop the circular economy, Solvay is testing the blockchain technology for tracing its supply chain. The move is part of the European Union-funded Chemchain project which intends to create a decentralized open-source blockchain infrastructure to store and track chemical-related information along the supply chain.

Engineering company Bilfinger has been commissioned by the Swiss specialty chemical company Clariant to deliver EPCM (engineering, procurement, overall project and construction management) services for the construction of their commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol production plant using Clariant’s sunliquid technology in southwest Romania.

In 2020, the Port of Antwerp witnessed a fall in chemical demand; crude oil throughput also fell by 60 % due to reduced refining activities in the background of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sensirion presents the new ultra-low power humidity sensor SHT40 for battery-driven applications and high-volume consumer electronics. The SHT40 is part of the company’s 4th generation of humidity sensors – the SHT4x series.

ITE Østerhus’ acquisition in Kristiansand, Norway by Afry offers the company access to a vital regional market and also enhances the firm’s capacity within electrical engineering, automation and digitalization. The move is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the process industry.

For the first time, the intelligent positioners Type 8694 and Type 8791 are also available with an IO-Link interface. Bürkert Fluid Control Systems is the first supplier to offer its customers simple and, at the same time, intelligent networking of control valves at field level. Operating and diagnostic data is therefore always available at process control level and can be utilised for preventive maintenance.

Under a cooperation agreement signed between Total and Engie, both the companies will work together to develop and build the Masshylia project, France's largest renewable hydrogen production site, for producing green hydrogen from 100 % renewable electricity.

Under the terms of the partnership, Boehringer Ingelheim will make use of its expertise in the field of computer-aided drug design and in silico modeling with Google’s outstanding resources. The pharmaceutical company is the first in its industry to team up with Google in quantum computing.

ABB and Corys have entered into a MOU for advancing digital twin modeling and simulation technology across energy and process industries. With this move, the companies aim to reduce capital and operational costs as well as risks for its customers.

Lanxess has plans to takeover the disinfection and hygiene solutions provider Theseo. With this move, the company will strengthen its position in the animal hygiene market and also expand its portfolio with premium products.