New Energy Risk (NER) has been chosen by Topsoe as its insurance partner for its SOEC (solid oxide electrolyzer cells) hydrogen electrolyzer products. With this, the company aims to de-risk the development of SOEC as well as the customers’ green hydrogen and Power-to-X projects.

KBR has secured a Feed contract from Kuwait Oil Company for Phase 1 of its heavy oil program for the South Ratqa field. The project aligns with the company’s long-term strategy and reinforces its commitment to energy affordability, national prosperity, and a sustainable future for Kuwait.

When it comes to perfect surfaces and intelligent composites of boards and strips, IPCO’s systems are always a good choice. These systems also gain points from an ecological standpoint if they process recycled materials, bio-based materials, or other sustainable products.

Wood has won a feed contract for the Zeevonk hydrogen facility, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Offshore wind and floating offshore solar energy will be used to power the project.

With an aim to reinforce its leadership in South America, Peróxidos do Brasil has plans to invest 12 million dollars for the installation of a section that will help in the expansion of the product portfolio at the Chile unit which specializes in hydrogen peroxide production.

Global New Material International has taken over Merck’s global Surface Solutions business for 665 million euros. The Surface Solutions business was transferred to the company on July 31, 2025.

With an aim to enhance the sustainability of its production, Mopco has chosen Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s CCU technology for its three existing ammonia and urea plants in Damietta, Egypt.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has begun the development of a methanol production demonstration facility within its Mizushima plant in Japan. The facility is expected to utilize diverse gases, including CO2 and industrial by-product gases as raw materials.

Technip Energies has plans to acquire Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts business for a whooping amount of 556 million dollars. The move is expected to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advanced catalysts and process technologies.

The defossilisation of basic chemicals holds considerable potential for the chemical sector’s sustainable transformation. A study by PwC Germany and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) demonstrates how to achieve this and outlines the investments required.