Innovations and fast development characterise the production processes in the beverages and food industries as well as in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The production processes in these industries are particularly demanding. Specific product properties need to comply with special hygienic requirements.

With an expected production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes of ethylene and refined oil per year post expansion, the Hainan project will prove beneficial for the growth of downstream industries in China.

The new process is expected to reduce CO2 emissions for ethylene production by 80 per cent. The project is considered as a vital building block for the petrochemical industry in the US and across the globe.

The acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialities by Huntsman is complete. The North American specialty chemical manufacturer serves the industrial composites, adhesives and coatings markets

Under the terms of the agreement, Lunan together with Celanese and Swchem will establish an industrial scale pilot plant in Teng Zhou, China to test industrial scale production of acrylic acid using acetic acid as the core raw material.

Under the terms of the contract, BP will license its latest generation of PTA technology to Dongying United Petrochemical for the production of purified terephthalic acid in China. The technology will be used at Weilian Chemical’s new plant.

The mammoth propane dehydrogenation plant site in Kallo, Belgium has successfully received the propylene splitter which is one of the largest appliances ever delivered to the port of Antwerp in one piece by ship.

In the fight against coronavirus, Tata Chemicals under its subsidiary Rallis India has converted its chemical units at Akola and Ankleshwar to produce and supply 75,300 litres of hand sanitisers across different states in India.

Under his new role, Imtiaz Mahtab will be in charge of managing and growing Air Products’ industrial gases operations and partnerships in the Middle East region. He has also been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Air Products Qudra.

Domo Chemicals will make use of its Sinterline Technyl PA6 powders to offer 3D printed parts with superior mechanical and thermal performance for OEMs and tier players in the automotive and consumers industrial goods markets.