Solvay’s hydrogen platform will offer the polymer membranes technology which is expected to be a vital contributor to the electrolyzer and fuel cells markets. Through this platform, the company also plans to contribute multiple other applications and components to the hydrogen market.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Chinese company Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co. became one of the 12 organizations to win the EFQM Global Award this year. It is also the first pharmaceutical company in the world to receive the award after the implementation of the new EFQM model in 2019.

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.