Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has begun the development of a methanol production demonstration facility within its Mizushima plant in Japan. The facility is expected to utilize diverse gases, including CO2 and industrial by-product gases as raw materials.

Under an agreement signed between Versalis and Veritas, both the companies will work together to boost advanced plastic recycling. The two companies will analyze and select waste streams and secondary raw materials from Veritas’s facilities for Versalis’ recycling processes.

Under a strategic cooperation agreement between Clariant and Shanghai Electric, both the companies will jointly work together to foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions in China.

With a mega investment of 6.5 billion dollars, Eli Lilly and Company has plans to develop a next-generation synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical product facility in Texas, USA. The facility will focus on manufacturing the company's pipeline of small molecule medicines across therapeutic areas.

Handling powders, particles, and pellets has never been easy. But now, additional factors such as a weakening economy and hesitant investment are making the situation even more difficult for many companies. However, it is precisely this knowledge of how to handle raw materials that also offers new opportunities.

The Metsä Group in partnership with Andritz has started up a carbon capture pilot plant at Metsä’s Rauma mill to test the capture of pulp mill flue gases. The company is also exploring the idea of setting up a larger-scale demo plant for carbon capture at the site.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde has won a contract by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals for developing a Weak Nitric Acid Plant in Bharuch, Gujarat, India. The scope of work includes license, basic engineering, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up services.

With an aim to serve the growing APAC market, Kemira has plans to make a multi-million Euro investment in multiple production line expansion of strength chemical agents for paper, board and tissue at its Wellgrow site in Thailand.

Dow has invested in Xycle, a Netherlands-based leader in chemical recycling technology. The move is in line with the company’s goal of accelerating a circular economy for plastics.

Newtek Sensor Solutions has developed a range of Linear Variable Differential Transformers for reliable position feedback in downhole environments. The sensors offer accurate monitoring and control of tools used during exploration, drilling, and production operations.