The world’s first blue ammonia shipment paves the way for utilising sustainable hydrogen and contributing to the circular carbon economy. The high-grade blue ammonia will be used in Japan for zero-carbon power generation.

Cefic’s latest data has revealed that chemical output from June reported 2.9 % output growth compared to May of the same year however, it is still about 9 % below the pre-crisis level i.e. June compared to Feb of 2020.

The 11th colloquium on Process Analytics was held in the historical dome hall of TU Vienna under this motto. The nearly 200 participants were unanimous: process analytics must come out of the ivory tower and finally shed the perception of complexity. How is this to happen? How will the much admired trialogue between device manufacturers, science and industrial users be wrapped up finally?

BASF has extended its range of high-quality bio-based polyols sold under the Sovermol trademark. The products are used for manufacturing low-emission 2K PU coatings for interior and exterior applications.

The chemical company Sasol has invited interested parties to participate in a ‘Request for Information’ process for the development and demonstration of CO2 utilisation technologies at its South Africa operations.

The nova-Institute and Cowi connected with 50 large chemical companies that produced in Europe in order to carry out the first survey on renewable carbon in the chemical industry. The results of the survey revealed that 20 – 25 % of the carbon supply is already renewable.

Haldor Topsoe’s new vision is to become one of the leading companies across the globe in carbon emission reduction technologies by 2024. The significant change in the company is expected to leave 200 people jobless.

Afton Chemical has sanctioned Phase 3 investment for its chemical additive manufacturing facility in Singapore. With this, the company will add Gasoline Performance Additives (GPA) blending capabilities to the facility.

Total’s Grandpuits refinery in France will be converted into a zero-crude platform for the production of biofuels and bioplastic. The platform will comprise of three new industrial units: a bio-refinery, a bioplastics plant and a plastics recycling unit.

Messer’s new plant is expected to produce 2,400 tonnes of oxygen, nitrogen and argon per day. With this project, the company plans to expand its business in Spain and further strengthen its presence in Western Europe.