Saudi Aramco has announced regulatory approval for the development of the Jafurah unconventional gas field which is considered to be the largest non-associated gas field in Saudi Arabia. The project is expected to boost the company’s position in the global energy sector.

With an aim to expand Mitsubishi Gas Chemical’s super-pure hydrogen peroxide business, the company has plans to establish a new production facility which will enable the firm to meet the growing global demand for semiconductors.

Nader Ibrahim Alwehibi and Thilo Mannhardt have been proposed by Clariant’s Board of Directors. The new candidates will replace the company’s current Board members Khaled Homza A. Nahas and Carlo G. Soave.

Under the terms of the agreement, SCS members Ineos Styrolution, Total, Trinseo and Versalis (Eni) will carry out an in-depth evaluation of Pyrowave’s proprietary plastic-to-plastic chemical recycling technology. Pyrowave claims that this technology will enable Europe to meet its sustainability goals.

Nitta has expanded its product line of PU conveyor belts. The thermoplastic polyurethane (PU) material is exceptionally resistant to grease, oils and chemicals. The PU belts are highly flexible, easy to clean and have an extremely long life.

The ERMO (Ent­gasungs Reaktions Modul), also known as the degassing reaction module, is a patented addition to the Entex Planetary Roller Extruder that enhances the efficiency and versatility of the equipment. Designed with an increased internal diameter of the toothed liner and planetary spindles with larger diameter, Ermo offers significantly larger process space and volume than a standard assembly, but at the same construction size.

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has shared a report in which it states that circular and low carbon economy solutions could become a competitive advantage for the EU chemical industry across the globe.

With an aim to create a sustainable waste management system and reduce plastic pollution in the oceans, a material recovery facility will be set up in Pasuruan, Indonesia by Project Stop. The facility is expected to manage waste collection, segregation and recycling processes at the Lekok and Nguling municipalities.

Air Liquide and BASF have recently signed three new long-term contracts in the Antwerp basin (Belgium). Leveraging on five existing onsite production plants in the Antwerp basin, the industrial gases specialist has entered into a new 15-year agreement to renew its airgas supply to existing installations and provide additional oxygen to a new Ethylene Oxide plant to be built by BASF.

Invista’s new 400 kilo-tonne-per-annum adiponitrile facility is expected to be integrated with the recently completed hexamethylenediamine plant and nylon 6,6 polymer facility to produce nylon 6,6 and other high-value products in China.