Although the Corona crisis is making itself felt in the order books of many EPC companies, confidence is now called for. This is the attitude of Jörg Engelmann, Managing Director of Chemnitz Chemical Plant Construction (CAC), based in Germany. In an interview with the German-language PROCESS, the plant manufacturer sees the company well equipped for the future despite the challenging situation thanks to sustainable technologies, lean processes and good ideas. With their power-to-X processes, resident companies certainly have an ace up their sleeve.

Rosneft and BP have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to support carbon management and sustainability activities of both firms. The companies will also work together to identify and develop new low carbon solutions to achieve their shared sustainability goals.

Saudi Aramco and stc have launched a new supercomputer called Dammam 7 which is also claimed to be among the top ten most powerful supercomputers in the world. The new supercomputer is expected to improve Aramco’s decision-making on exploration and investments.

Insilico Biotechnology and Meyer Chroma Technology (MCT) have partnered together to deliver an integrated digital twin-based solution for biologics manufacturing and purification. The software platform will include modeling tools for the upstream as well as downstream processes.

Under a MOU signed between Dow and Zhanjiang EDZ, both the companies will establish the Dow South China Specialties Hub at Donghai Island in Zhanjiang, mainland China. The hub will offer innovative material science solutions and also provide local access to its customers in Asia Pacific.

Shell’s latest annual LNG Outlook stated that global LNG trade increased to 360 million tons in 2020 and is set for growth as global economies recover from the global pandemic.

BASF and Siemens Energy have partnered to fast-track the implementation of new technologies – specializing in lowering greenhouse gas emissions – on a commercial scale. Numerous pilot projects will first be studied and then launched at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site in Germany.

BASF has signed an agreement with Allied Carbon Solutions (ACS) Japan and entered into a strategic technology cooperation with Holiferm (UK) to develop a unique production process for biosurfactant products. With this move, the company aims to expand its global leading position in the bio-based surfactants and actives market.

Adani Green Energy (Agel) is claimed to be one of the world’s largest solar developers and the deal between Total and the Adani Group is expected to strengthen the relationship between the two companies. Adani and Total aim to be the leading participants in the sustainable economy of the future.

Under a cooperation agreement signed between Total and Engie, both the companies will work together to develop and build the Masshylia project, France's largest renewable hydrogen production site, for producing green hydrogen from 100 % renewable electricity.