Axens will offer a range of technologies for HPCL’s integrated refinery and petrochemical complex. The scope of work includes the supply of process books, catalysts & adsorbents, proprietary equipment, trainings and technical services.

Dow Dupont has added three more members to the future board of directors of Dupont. The newly appointed directors are Frank K. Clyburn, chief commercial officer at Merck & Co., Terrence R. Curtin, CEO of TE Connectivity, and Frederick M. Lowery, senior vice president and president, Life Sciences Solutions and Laboratory Products at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

India is predicted to be one of the world’s ‘fastest growing bio’ hubs in 2019, according to new data revealed by CPhI. The report further adds that in terms of ‘growth potential’ India scored high and on par with other advanced bio markets.

3D modeling is now a standard feature of the design process for complex buildings and production systems. Special visualization tools provide even greater transparency and give you the “big picture”. In addition to simplifying the planning process, they can also make things go a lot smoother on site. Last but not least, they are also an invaluable plant training aid.

China holds a strong position in the global chemical industry and with the recent market happenings in the country; the Asian country is keen on upgrading its game plan.

In response to current market trends, Covestro is further intensifying its cooperation with Tongji University in Shanghai to address the market needs even faster. The Covestro -Tongji Innovation Academy is now expanding its open innovation collaboration by focusing particularly on digitalization, enhancing EV battery performance, and deriving innovative materials to improve car interior air quality as well as exploring the Chinese robotics industry.

British oil multi BP has finished the last major milestones of its refinery upgrading project at Whiting, Indiana, USA. The start–up of a new 102,000 barrel per day coker in mid-November was the last big step in the project, designed to create US $ one billion per annum of additional future operating cash flow.

The time is rapidly approaching when oil, gas and coal will no longer be able to satisfy worldwide demand for energy. In response, politicians are forcing the development of renewable and alternative sources of energy. As is the case in conventional process engineering, pumps have a crucial role to play.

The jumbo merger of the gas giants is imminent: After tough negotiations, Linde and the US competitor Praxair have agreed on the conditions of the fusion. The merger will see the creation of a new Number One of global gas companies…

India’s diversity is one that is very well-known. Even the food habits of its people vary from region to region. For this reason, it is very interesting to see how the food and beverage sector will take on these distinct challenges. Additionally, small towns around rural areas have become the center of activity. Here’s more on how this sector will change over the coming years.