Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Matthey will supply its ammonia cracking technology and catalyst for converting clean ammonia into nitrogen and hydrogen. The clean hydrogen will then be used to power turbines, which are vital components of hydrogen-fuelled power plants.

Topsoe has recently revealed its intention of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The new targets are in line with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTI) Net-Zero Standard and have been announced post the firm made its earlier target of achieving net zero emissions from its own operations by 2030 public.

Time is running out! We have to get our greenhouse emissions under control and eliminate it completely before it’s too late. The effects of climate change are already beginning to appear and, in this background, the most carbon-intensive sectors have undertaken sustainable business strategies to achieve their net zero goals but is it going to be enough? PROCESS Worldwide lists down four progressive solutions that will help industries to decarbonize their operations.

Sulzer Chemtech’s advanced separation technologies will be used for European Energy’s mega e-methanol plant in Denmark. Expected to produce 32’000 metric tonnes of carbon neutral fuels annually, the plant will help to decarbonize the heavy transportation sector.

Lyondell Basell and Kirkbi have invested in APK to become minority shareholders of the firm. APK has developed a unique solvent-based recycling technology which separates different polymers of multi-layer packaging materials and produces recycled materials which can be used for new packaging materials.

Under a long-term agreement signed between both the parties, Air Liquide will develop a new hydrogen production unit at the Grandpuits site in France. This unit will partly use biogas from Total Energies’ Grandpuits biorefinery and make use of Air Liquide’s carbon capture technology to produce renewable, low-carbon hydrogen which will be used by the biorefinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected as a technology provider for the new blue ammonia facility in USA. The new project will make use of the carbon capture and sequestration processes to produce blue ammonia which has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by more than 60 % as compared to conventional ammonia.

Big automotive manufacturers are winding down their output of vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs) and turning to e-mobility. What does this mean for battery producers in the process industries? We look at market trends, challenges and opportunities for process industry companies and their partners.

Vianode has inaugurated the Vianode Technology Center (VTC) in Norway with an aim to expand its R&D activities in sustainable battery materials. The move is expected to strengthen the idea of developing a complete battery value chain for the European market.

Air Liquide has plans to divest its business in Trinidad and Tobago to Massy Gas Products Holding. The move is in line with the company’s strategy of reviewing its portfolio regularly and focusing on fast developing areas as well as activities.