In its most recent quarterly report, Cefic has revealed that the EU27 chemical output has returned to the pre-pandemic level but large differences still remain across countries. The key findings of the report have been highlighted here.

CP Pump Systems has introduced the MSKP centrifugal pump, a seal less, magnetically coupled pump made of plastic. The pump covers a range from 0.2 to 140 m3/h and a head of 90 m and can be used between -20°C and +150°C.

Toray has established a new plant at its facilities at Prai Industrial Park, Penang in Malaysia. With this move, the company aims to boost the production and distribution capacities of its Toyolac Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) resin transparent grade.

Exxon Mobil’s affiliate Imperial Oil has plans to produce 20,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel at a new complex at Canada’s Strathcona refinery. The complex will make use of locally grown plant-based feedstock and hydrogen with carbon capture and storage to meet the low-carbon fuel standards.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has introduced a scalable system for chemical disinfection. The system is equipped with a compressed air-operated dual-substance nozzle which provides reliable disinfection with hydrogen peroxide and also helps to save costs.

In the background of growing demand, Lanxess will expand its production capacity for light-color sulfur carriers at its Mannheim site in Germany. The additional capacity is expected to strengthen the firm’s market position in extreme pressure additives for the lubricants industry.

With an investment of 1.9 million dollars, Arcelor Mittal and Sekisui Chemical have collaborated for a project which will focus on capturing and re-using carbon waste gases from the steelmaking process. Sekisui Chemical’s new technology that converts CO2 to carbon monoxide will also be tested at Arcelor Mittal’s laboratory in Spain.

The Halliburton Company has bagged a contract to provide Production Chemicals and Associated Services for a large International Oil Company (IOC) in Oman. Halliburton will also produce key raw materials for the contract’s portfolio at its new Halliburton Chemical Reaction Plant in Saudi Arabia.

To develop next-generation lithium-ion batteries, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells Itzehoe has brought the chemical group BASF on board. The partner is to exclusively supply high-energy HEDTM cathode materials for Porsche's high-performance vehicles.

Chevron, Itochu Corporation, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund have invested 20-million-dollars in Raven SR. Raven SR’s technology is capable of producing hydrogen fuel compliant with SAE J2719 (the international specification of hydrogen fuel cells) and high-quality synthetic fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).