The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has approved funding to BASF for developing the world’s largest industrial heat pump for CO2-free steam generation at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. The heat pump is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 98 % at the site.

Under a strategic cooperation agreement between Clariant and Shanghai Electric, both the companies will jointly work together to foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions in China.

Shell Singapore has successfully completed the sale of its Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore to CAPGC, a joint venture between Chandra Asri Capital and Glencore Asian Holdings.

Newtek Sensor Solutions has developed a range of Linear Variable Differential Transformers for reliable position feedback in downhole environments. The sensors offer accurate monitoring and control of tools used during exploration, drilling, and production operations.

A large contract has been secured by CB&I from Lithium Nevada to execute the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction of 36 flat-bottom atmospheric tanks at Thacker Pass which is located in northern Nevada’s Humboldt County in the USA.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde has successfully completed the Pre-Feed phase for HAMR Energy’s Portland renewable fuels project in Australia. The project will produce green methanol by making use of biomass residues as well as renewable electricity and will power shipping and aviation.

Under a value chain partnership between Akzonobel, Arkema and BASF, Akzonobel’s architectural powder coatings offer a 40 % lower carbon footprint. The three partners have also published an industry case study to offer further insights into the transition to lower carbon footprint powder coatings.

Located in Mebane, North Carolina, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new manufacturing center of excellence facility is capable of producing at least 40 million laboratory pipette tips per week. This move will help to ensure that life-saving medicines and therapies continue to be developed and produced in the U.S. for a long time.

Lummus Technology has successfully started up its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction demonstration unit. The unit makes use of a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six to destroy forever chemicals.

Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently used tariffs as an important foreign policy tool, affecting trade relations with allies and adversaries alike. German businesses, including those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering, and water and wastewater sectors, would be wise to prepare for potential tariff increases and explore mitigation strategies.