Honeywell has partnered with ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies to commercialize the ZoneFlow Reactor Technology, an innovative structured catalyst module used for the production of hydrogen. Claimed to be a revolutionary technology for steam methane reforming, it is capable of producing low-carbon hydrogen more efficiently and is also cost effective.

SAS, Vattenfall, Shell and LanzaTech have teamed up to explore the production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel also known as electrofuel on a large scale in Sweden. The synthetic SAF will be produced from fossil free electricity and recovered carbon dioxide by making use of the LanzaJet ‘Alcohol to Jet’ technology.

Under its updated ESG strategy for 2025, Sibur intends to make at least one of its facility carbon-neutral by 2025. It also plans to facilitate recycling of at least 100 kt of polymer waste every year as part of its own investment projects and joint projects with partners.

TrinamiX has introduced its new and affordable, easy-to-use transmission solution which is capable of providing immediate insights into the molecular composition of liquids. The solution does not require Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) expertise and can be used across various industries. With this, the company is set to revolutionize the manner in which NIR spectroscopy of liquids will be performed in the future.

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has requested to hold talks with the European Commission to jointly develop a ‘EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway’ to assist the industry to transform into a cleaner and more sustainable one. The move has been undertaken in the background of Cefic’s recent study on the business impacts of the Commission’s ‘EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability’ policy.

Ineos intends to develop electrolysis projects across Europe in order to produce green hydrogen. The first facilities are expected to come up in Norway, Germany, and Belgium while investments are also being planned in the UK and France. The hefty investment is claimed to be Europe’s largest in electrolysis projects.

With an expected capacity of 1 billion lbs. per year, the new C3 splitter unit will be built in Baytown, Texas, USA. The unit will help convert a refinery grade mixture of propylene and propane into a high purity propylene product.

Tranter’s NovusBloc welded plate heat exchangers have been selected for the expansion of a North American refinery. The plate heat exchangers are of different sizes and are made of 254SMO and 316L SS materials as well as a single Superchanger gasketed plate heat exchanger. The heat exchangers will be installed at the main production process to reduce CO2 emissions and is capable of handling flammable liquids and/or high temperature fluids.

Under a MOU signed between Siemens and LGES, both the companies will work together to enhance digitized production processes in the field of battery manufacturing. Through this collaboration, they will also promote the process of battery manufacturing intelligence at LGES production facilities across the globe.

Sasol will be leading a feasibility study to explore the potential of the Boegoebaai project in South Africa as an export hub for green hydrogen and ammonia. The study which is expected to be concluded in two years will determine the project’s next move.