Shaheen III, an HPE-built system is now the most powerful supercomputer in the Middle East. The innovative technology will offer numerous benefits for the local population including advancing AI models for diagnosing rare diseases within the Saudi population, enhancing medical imaging and supporting autism spectrum disorder research.

Supported by 94 million euros from the EU Innovation Fund, Topsoe’s mega facility is expected to manufacture high-efficiency electrolysis stacks for industrial-scale green hydrogen production. The factory will initially manufacture 500 MW of electrolyzers annually.

Under a supply agreement between Clariant and Sypox, Clariant will manufacture and deliver catalysts for the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer. The project will make use of 10 megawatts of renewable electricity in order to generate 150 tons of syngas daily.

More than 100 organizations including the American Chemistry Council have written a letter to Congressional Leaders to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act implementation with an aim to support U.S. innovation & manufacturing.

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.

Solvay Ramps Up Electronic Grade Hydrogen Peroxide Production at China Unit

With an aim to accelerate localized innovation and customer collaboration in China, Nouryon has recently launched its new innovation center in Shanghai, China. The facility will significantly enhance the company’s technical capabilities with investments in testing and analytical equipment focused on high-growth sectors like agriculture, electronics, construction and pharmaceuticals.

Europe’s current high energy costs, regulatory complexity, and burden along with the increasingly fragmented markets pose a long-term risk to the region’s prosperity, shares the MOL Group. For this reason, the company urges Europe to unite behind a new industrial agenda.

Evonik has recently launched its new world-scale alkoxides production facility in Singapore. With this project, the company intends to strengthen its ability to meet rising demand for alkoxides across Asia.

Claimed to be one of the world’s largest industrial heat pumps for CO2-free steam generation, BASF and GIG Karasek have recently broken ground for the project at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site in Germany.