In order to extract hydrogen from natural gas networks, Linde and Evonik offer a joint technology solution. The fully integrated, holistic solution combines different technologies for gas separation.

The aim of the collaboration is to develop a depolymerisation-based process which is capable of converting complex plastic waste back to recyclable materials. The new recyclable material is also expected to comply with food contact regulations so that it can be used for future packaging solutions.

Maire Tecnimont Group’s Nextchem and Indian Oil have recently entered into a MOU under which the oil major will utilise Nextchem technologies for the development of industrial projects in order to boost the circular economy in India.

Evonik’s maiden plant is currently being commissioned and construction work on the new complex is progressing well. With an investment of 473 million dollars, the project is the company’s largest investment till date.

Under a joint project, a 4.02 million dollar grant has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation to Recycling Technologies, Neste and Unilever for developing a chemical recycling process which will enable to make hard-to-recycle plastic packaging recyclable.

The uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic across the global has led the consortium including Adnoc, Adani, BASF and Borealis to review the timeline for setting up the mega complex in India.

Under the collaboration agreement, Repsol will supply circular styrene with ISCC Plus certification to Elix Polymers in order to produce high-performance technical polymers. Both the companies will also work together to promote circular materials in diverse products across numerous industries.

Achema 2021 has been postponed to April 4-8, 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the organisers of the show will be hosting Achema Pulse this year from June 15-16. The new interactive platform will showcase the latest industry trends via informative discussions and also enable industry players to connect with like-minded people.

With the acquisition, Gelest has now become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical America. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation also has plans to set up a post-merger integration office in Gelest to supervise the company’s operations.

Showa’s new facility will be built in Guatemala and is expected to more than double the company’s existing glove production capacity as well as create approximately 300 new jobs in the country.