Whether pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, viable cell density or redox, while analog sensors have been the product of choice in many areas and still are, modern intelligent sensors offer a range of advantages.

With an aim to achieve a 90 % reduction in CO2 emissions, Nutrien is assessing its existing Geismar, Louisiana site in the USA to develop the mega clean ammonia production facility. If approved, the 2-billion-dollar facility is expected to offer an annual production capacity of 1.2 million metric tons of clean ammonia.

Equinor has transferred its participating interests in four Russian joint ventures to Rosneft. The move to exit all its joint ventures in the country was announced earlier in February by the company as a protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Lyondell Basell's proprietary Moretec molecular recycling technology is based on chemical recycling but it also includes a catalyst-based approach. The technology aims to return post-consumer plastic waste back to its molecular form and use it as feedstock for the production of new plastic materials. Currently, the company has set up a pilot plant in Italy to advance its technology towards commercial scale.

Led by Enagás and Acciona, the Power to Green Hydrogen Mallorca Project is developed on the island of Mallorca in Spain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions on the island by up to 21,000 tons annually after full implementation of its green hydrogen ecosystem.

Lonza has plans to expand inhalation services by adding capabilities at its Tampa site in the USA. The move is a part of providing bioavailability enhancement series for its global customers. The new extended services will be built upon the firm’s expertise in supporting particle engineering projects from its Bend site.

Chevron has plans to establish a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in San Joaquin Valley, California. CO2 post-combustion capture equipment will also be installed by the firm with an aim to decarbonize and reduce its carbon intensity.

Ammonia is commonly used in fertilizer because it has the highest nitrogen content of commercial fertilizers, making it essential for crop production. However, its production releases carbon dioxide. Electrochemical processes could reduce this impact on the climate.

Wacker Chemie has plans to increase its production capacity for silicone rubber due to its rising demand across the globe. The company intends to expand production of liquid silicone rubber as well as high consistency rubber with an investment of over 100 million euros.

Pharmalex, one of the leading providers of specialised services for the pharma, biotech and medical device industries, has offered an insight into the many dynamics of Mergers and Acquistions in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector.