Science, industry and politics are joining forces to turn exhaust gases into chemical raw materials —  Some 20 million tons of CO2 are at stake — this is the amount of greenhouse gas Germany's steelworks emit into the atmosphere every year. No surprise then that experts see great potential for the material use of waste gases. Can the mammoth project “smokestack chemistry” succeed? The Carbon2Chem conference is campaigning for a cooperation between the different players.

A group of industry, government and international experts have convened in the city of Buenos Aires to support strengthening the sound management of chemicals and waste in Argentina.

Process Seals, a Freudenberg division, issues the new aseptic Hygienic Usit washer for hygienic design applications in food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Topsoe has delivered licensed process technology, basic engineering, catalysts and services for the first greenfield methanol plant in the U.S. in many years. Located in Clear Lake, Texas, the plant is a 50/50 joint venture between Celanese Corporation and Mitsui, formally known as Fairway Methanol, and has an annual capacity of 1.3 million metric tons.

Dow and DuPont get serious about their proposed merger: This US $ 130 union of giants would create the world’s largest chemicals company, even dwarfing the likes of BASF. But the coming bememoth could lead a short life: The partners plan to split up the Dow-DuPont-portfolio into three independent companies...

Charles J. Kalil retires from his post as Executive Vice President and general counsel of Dow. He will be succeeded by Amy Wilson.

Through the collaboration, both the firms will explore ways to upgrade and commercialise its non-prime product generated at its joint venture company Borouge. It will also look at potential collaboration opportunities to boost Ravago’s business.

The Kochi Industrial Gas Complex which has been constructed within BPCL’s Integrated Refinery Expansion Project aims to increase the firm’s refining capacity by nearly two-thirds, from 190,000 to 310,000 barrels per day.

Scheduled to be held from June 26-28, in Dusseldorf, Germany, the show will focus on the sustainability challenge and also conduct various sessions on managing increased demand and environmental regulations.

Solenis opened a new manufacturing site in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. With approximately 37,000 m2 of space, Solenis (Zhuhai) Chemicals Company will produce various product lines, including functional, water and process chemistries to support the key markets served throughout the Asia Pacific region.