The mega ADN project is estimated to cost more than 1 billion dollars and is expected to begin construction in 2020, and commence operations by 2022. ADN is important ingredient in the production of nylon 6,6, a versatile polymer used in various applications.

Today, ammonia is mostly known as an indispensable fertiliser ingredient. A new research project will now explore ammonia’s potential, both as a sustainable fuel and a good solution for ‘storing’ green power from wind and sun.

Dangerous chemicals — those considered highly corrosive, toxic or potentially explosive — require careful selection of pumps and pump components to protect workers and the environment. When it comes to determining which pumping technology is best suited for handling a dangerous chemical, numerous factors must be taken into consideration.

Sasol has inaugurated its new ethylene purification unit, known as the Ethylene Purification Unit 5 (EPU5), in Sasolburg/South Africa. Located at the Sasol Polymers Plant in Sasolburg, the R1.9 billion ethylene purification unit aims to address the growing demand for polyethylene material. According to Sasol, the plant will also ensure better utilisation of the company’s existing downstream polyethylene facilities.

Hach Lange has developed a range of Real Time Control (RTC) modules for common waste water treatment techniques (including nitrification control in activated sludge, denitrification control, BAFF process control and cell management, sludge age control, chemical dosing, sludge thickening and dewatering control).

Clariant announced a number of acquisitions as well as investments in its mining facilities.

In contrast to lithium-ion cells currently in use, solid state batteries will consist only of solids and will no longer contain flammable liquid electrolytes. A cooperation between Empa and the Fraunhofer ISC aims to remove the most important technological barriers to the industrial production of solid-state battery cells.

Nouryon and Gasunie will supply green hydrogen to Bio MCN for the production of renewable methanol from CO2. The companies say it marks the next step in the sustainability of processes in the industry.

Incessant wear, clogging and seal changes that resulted in high periods of downtime have seen Poland-based adhesive manufacturer Zakład Chemiczny Paweł Paprocki switch from the use of progressive cavity pumps in its production processes, to peristaltic hose pumps from Bredel.

Amec Foster Wheeler announces today the award of a contract by The National Company for Fertilizers & Chemicals (Agrochem) to supply material and detailed engineering for a steam reformer heater for its fertiliser facility in Alexandria, Egypt.