BASF has recently introduced two new hydrogenation catalysts to its E 15x series – the sulfur-resistant E 15x S catalyst and the novel low-density E 15x L catalyst family. The E 15x S family optimizes the processing of contaminated feedstocks while the E 15x L catalyst family minimizes precious metal loading.

Fluor has secured two engineering, procurement and construction management contracts from BASF for its Zhanjiang Verbund site project in China. The scope of work includes two primary packages – the ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol derivative unit and the infrastructure, offsites and utilities package.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, BASF will provide its advanced OASE blue CO2 capture process technology while GS E&C will offer a one-stop solution from specialized engineering services, carbon capture, project financing to storage and utilization for developing modular solutions for carbon capture facilities.

Toyo Engineering has been awarded a construction contract along with an engineering, procurement support and construction management services contract for developing separation and purification agent manufacturing facilities in Japan as well as acrylic acid and ethylene plants at BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund Project in China respectively.

Orthex has plans to use Ineos Styrolution’s styrene acrylonitrile copolymer for producing storage products. The copolymers have been developed in partnership with BASF and is built on the firm’s styrene monomer derived from renewable feedstock which is based on a mass balance approach.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, BASF and Samsung Heavy Industries will work together to conduct a feasibility assessment of capturing CO2 onboard maritime vessels. The move is in line with the International Maritime Organization’s ambition of reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40 % by 2030.

Under an agreement signed between both the parties, BASF will purchase Arcus Greencycling Technologies’ pyrolysis oil which has been created from mixed plastic waste. The chemical firm intends to use the oil as a raw material in its production plants for manufacturing high-quality polyamides.

Solid-state batteries are termed as the next generation of batteries for electric vehicles due to their many plus points over traditional lithium-ion batteries including higher energy density, quick charge and safer operations. The first player in the market to mass-produce these batteries will enjoy a significant advantage over its competitors, thus, chemical companies are also looking to develop unique solutions for these batteries.

Under a MOU, BASF and Sulzer Chemtech will work together to develop innovative sustainable technologies for the production of renewable fuels and chemically recycled plastics with an aim to reduce its carbon intensity.

BASF, Sabic and Linde have begun construction work on the world’s first demo plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces in Ludwigshafen, Germany. With this project, the consortium aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the chemical industry by at least 90 % as compared to other technologies of today.