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.

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.

EU chemicals trade has shrunk this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has spread and lockdowns have restricted industrial activity and consumer goods demand.

An article in the Science magazine describes a new and compact approach to producing syngas. The technology from Haldor Topsoe is based on steam methane reforming and could have a significant positive effect on CO2 emissions globally.

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.

Sanofi has inaugurated its new Evolutive Vaccine Facility (EVF) which has the potential to produce up to four vaccines simultaneously. Switching from manufacturing one vaccine to another is also possible in a matter of just 12 days with the new vaccine facility.

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.

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.

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.