Acquisition of the 365 kilo tonnes per annum synthesis gas production plant by Celanese is expected to provide increased productivity along with significant growth options in the Gulf region.

Watlow has recently introduced a batch processing feature for its powerful F4T temperature and process controller and D4T data logger. The batch processing feature is ideal for OEMs and end users with thermal processes who seek to collect manufacturing part processing thermal data. The F4T or D4T with batch processing simplifies and automates data record entry and reports.

When two parties sign a contract for a major plant construction, the first step in the implementation of a project is done. But how the execution of such project contracts should ideally be designed in order to minimize risks for the subsequent project?

The dream of plastic from waste gas continues: The pan-European research project Carbon4PUR takes the next step in investigating how waste gas from the steel industry can be turned into chemicals for valuable plastics. Now, the consortium starts evaluation of the ideal conditions for industrial-scale testing in southern France where a steel mill of Arcelor Mittal and a chemical plant of material producer Covestro are close neighbours.

A union of giants: Chemical heavyweight BASF and Chinese petrochemical giant Sinopec plan a further cooperation for a new world-scale isononanol (INA) plant in Maoming, China. With this investment in plasticizers, the two partners could significantly increase their footprint in China's rubber and polymers business, industry experts believe.

From landfills to the Pacific Garbage Patch: Plastic waste is a major environmental and public health problem. India alone consumes 11 million tonnes of plastic per year out of which 5.6 million tonnes turns into waste. Now, a new technology from India could help to convert these waste amounts of waste into valueable high-indemand fuels virtually without causing any secondary pollution in the process...

Almatec has worked over its E-Series plastic air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps: Now the sturdy workhorses offer full containment for the transferring of dangerous acids across the chemical supply chain...

Concerns about funding for infrastructure, investment in research, and environmental regulation are among the issues raised by British Water members in the aftermath of the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.

What should one do in case of a chemical fire? Big companies have internal fire departments and are often well prepared for chemical accidents, with specialized equipment and trained professionals. But what can smaller firms or local firefighters do? Learn how the International Chemical Environment (ICE) offers professional support, from consulting to the dispatch of specialized task forces in case of a fire in hazardous environments...

Stringent conditions for biogas plant operators underline the need for innovative management systems. Moreover, economic efficiency is becoming increasingly important. Now software manufacturers introduce comprehensive application in order to enable technically reliable, profitable operation, especially for biogas plants.