LG Chem has entered into a MOU with Veolia R&E to ensure the stable supply of chemically recycled MMA (methyl methacrylate) for producing transparent ABS (high value-added synthetic resin). Under the contract, the companies will also work together for process technology enhancement and R&D to improve the quality of recycled MMA.

Located in Japan, the new pilot facility for chemically recycling acrylic resin will commence pilot tests in the fall of next year and begin providing samples in 2023. Sumitomo Chemical also plans to develop a recycling system for PMMA (poly-methyl-methacrylate) which aims at early commercialization of chemically recycled PMMA.

Indorama Ventures has plans to create a unique portfolio in high-value surfactants post the takeover of Oxiteno Indústria e Comércio. The move will expand the company’s existing Integrated Oxides and Derivatives business.

EDP, Technip FMC along with a few research institutes have plans to develop a conceptual engineering and economic feasibility study for a new offshore system for green hydrogen production from offshore wind power. The project called ‘Behyond’ aims to produce hydrogen on a large scale by creating a concept that can be implemented across the globe.

Siemens has plans to build a 8.75 MW carbon-free hydrogen generation plant in Wunsiedel, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony of this project was attended by the Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder. The plant is expected to produce up to 1,350 tons of hydrogen per year using only renewable energy.

McDermott's CB&I Storage Solutions has recently completed the design of a 40,000 cubic meter liquid hydrogen sphere for a major natural gas producer. The conceptual design will play a vital role in supporting a large-scale hydrogen economy.

Several of the major international process industry groups will soon have new management personnel. In addition to Dupont, Lyondell Basell and Lonza, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Jubilant Therapeutics have also announced changes at the top levels. PROCESS worldwide summarizes the latest announcements for you.

Haltermann Carless will become the world’s largest Cyclopentane producer after the completion of its new hydrogenation plant at the Speyer site in Germany. With this project, the company expects to significantly increase its production capacity of Cyclopentane by up to 70 % as of Q1 2022.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has introduced a scalable system for chemical disinfection. The system is equipped with a compressed air-operated dual-substance nozzle which provides reliable disinfection with hydrogen peroxide and also helps to save costs.

Sinopec has launched the first phase of the Gulei refining complex in China. The complex, a 50:50 JV between Sinopec's Fujian Petrochemical Company and Taiwan Xuteng Investment Company, has invested 4.28 billion dollars for its development which will include an ethylene plant, a styrene unit and seven downstream petrochemical units.