Under the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave, BP has secured funding for its 100 MW green hydrogen project located next to its Lingen Refinery in Germany. On completion, the project has the potential to supply green hydrogen to its refinery as well as industrial customers in the region.

Digital transformation is on the rise and industries are actively utilizing next-gen technologies such as artificial intelligence to become more productive and also develop more eco-friendly processes. The smart technology is also being explored by chemical engineers to develop more efficient processes, reduce downtime as well as discover new materials and elements.

It is a mammoth undertaking: Most nations want to become climate-neutral by 2050 – and with them the companies in the chemical industry. Because on the one hand it produces energy-intensively, and on the other it cannot do without carbon, the chemical industry is having a particularly hard time decarbonizing. But this only spurs the industry's researchers and engineers on even more.

ABB has introduced the enhanced Ninva TSP341-N which is the first SIL2-certified non-invasive temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can eliminate the cost and inconvenience of installing and maintaining thermowells without compromising on performance.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, Boson Energy and Siemens aim to accelerate the green energy transition by converting non-recyclable waste into hydrogen for various applications.

Mitsui Chemicals has plans to increase meta-Xylylene Diisocyanate production capacity at its plant located within Omuta Works in Japan. The move will increase the site’s total production capacity by 20 %.

With an aim to meet the growing demand for polyamides in China, Domo Chemicals has inaugurated a new polyamide production plant in Jiaxing. The company has invested 14 million euros for the project which is expected to double its current capacity of polyamides.

SK Geo Centric has developed a new lactic acid production technology which is sustainable in nature as well as minimizes costs and chemical byproducts. Lactic acid is an essential raw material for bio-based plastic PLA.

Fluor has secured an engineering, procurement and construction management services contract for Phase One of Northvolt’s large-scale lithium-ion battery factory in Heide, Germany. Completion is scheduled for 2027.

Trinseo recently inaugurated its polymethyl methacrylate depolymerization facility in Rho, Italy. The depolymerization process helps to close the loop for acrylic recycling and has numerous advantages over traditional processes.