Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded an EPC contract for a Cyclo Olefin Polymer production plant by Zeon Corporation in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

With an aim to expand its production capacity for semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid, BASF has plans to invest in a new semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The project is expected to meet the growing demand for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing across Europe.

Jenn Klein has been appointed as Socma’s new President & Chief Executive Officer. She currently serves as President of the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council and will assume her new role on January 12, 2026.

Readily available information regarding risk management is crucial when it comes to addressing disruptions in the production process. When these knowledge sources are "hidden" in physical or digital files, however, this can make taking immediate action even more challenging. IaHAZOP, a new dynamic approach, aims to integrate all essential information in one convenient location, streamlining forward-looking risk management in the process industry.

Most people are familiar with the production of milk powder by spray drying. But when it comes to nutraceuticals, the requirements go far beyond simple drying. Here, also the precise control of particle size, structure, and functionality matters – raising the question of which technologies are best suited to meet these more demanding applications.

Eastman and Huafon Chemical have plans to develop a cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing facility in China. With this partnership, Eastman aims to increase its capacity and further enhance the innovation and product development capabilities of its cellulose acetate filament yarn.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of April 2025’ from all over the world. Right from Piller partnering with GIG Karasek for the world’s most powerful heat pump system to Indian Oil Corporation developing a mega petrochemical complex at Paradip, India, find out all the projects making headlines here.

Emerson has introduced Rosemount 2405 Monitoring Hub which is a simple yet powerful device that delivers full inventory control and monitoring of multiple storage tanks.

The integration of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) into pharmaceutical manufacturing has faced major challenges for many years. In an interview with the organizing committee of the PAT Connect Conference 2026, PROCESS explores where exactly the obstacles lie and which potential solutions exist. One thing became clear: a successful trilogue between manufacturers, operators, and academia is essential to integrate PAT into processes, use it effectively, and fully leverage its benefits.

Carbon capture is one of the most important technologies for slashing carbon emissions from industrial plants and various players have introduced innovative separation technologies which plays a crucial role in carbon capture systems. Read on to know more about three prominent separation technologies in the market.