The Indian Oil Corporation has plans to establish three bitumen plants in Paradip, Gujarat and Barauni in the background of the growing demand for bitumen which is required for road construction in India. The company has commissioned Pörner for the planning and supply of the facilities.

GEA will be showcasing a wide range of solutions at the Interpack show in Germany. Some of the innovations to be exhibited at the fair include the Optirobot 6000 and the firm’s new solution – the Optibuffer.

Lotte Biologics has acquired the Syracuse plant in the United States from Bristol Myers Squibb Co. and now plans to expand it by adding ADC contract manufacturing services as well as clinical drug substance incubation and drug product facilities. The firm also plans to invest 3 billion dollars to develop three mega plants in Korea by 2030 with a total production capacity of 360,000 liters of antibody drugs.

Cepsa will be investing a hefty amount of 3-billion-euros to establish the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe. In addition to this, the firm will invest another 2-billion-euros to develop a 3 GW portfolio of wind and solar energy projects in order to generate renewable electricity for the project.

Arkema has entered into a long-term agreement with Engie for the supply of 300 GWh of renewable biomethane every year. The move is claimed to be one of the largest private biomethane deals in Europe.

With the aim of consistently positioning itself for the future, the specialist for automation solutions has founded a new company, AZO Global Product Center GmbH & Co. KG on 1 January 2023.

The requirements for pumps are clear: A safe, efficient and reliable performance — An yet, corrosive media provides a tough challenge for the versatile machines. Can engineers only choose between wear and energy loss? Lined magnetic drive pumps could change the way we handle fluidics.

Under a MOU signed between BP and the Government of Egypt, BP will conduct numerous studies to analyze the feasibility of developing a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in Egypt.

Merck’s new plant will produce specialty gases and semiconductor materials for thin film and patterning solutions. The project is being developed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan to further support the company’s semiconductor solutions business which is one of its ‘Big 3’ growth drivers.

OQ Chemicals is in the process of expanding its production capacity for carboxylic acids in Germany. The firm’s carboxylic acids are used in the animal feed industry to produce innovative feed additives as well as in the production of highly efficient lubricants for eco-friendly, and energy-saving air conditioning systems.