Wacker Chemie has invested a double-digit million-euro amount in the new Wacker Biotechnology Center which is located in Munich, Germany. The center aims to focus on research in manufacturing processes for biopharmaceuticals and ingredients for food and dietary supplements.

Under a strategic partnership between Kemira and Cusp AI, both the companies intend to make use of advanced AI technologies for revolutionizing materials innovation with the chemical industry.

Decarbonization Under an agreement signed between Sulzer and Kezo, Sulzer will develop and deliver a licensed carbon capture solution for commercial validation at Kezo’s waste-to-energy plant in Hinwil, Switzerland.

Under a MOU signed between Uniper and Kyuden, both the companies will work together to explore collaboration in hydrogen and ammonia trading activities, renewable energy and carbon capture utilization and storage related activities.

Air Liquide has plans to modernize and connect an Air Separation Unit to its existing network in Louisiana, USA. In addition to this, the firm also aims to expand its pipeline infrastructure by an additional 30 miles along the Gulf Coast.

Hepco has awarded a Front End Engineering Design contract to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Japan’s largest CO2 capture plant. The project is expected to capture 5,200 tons of CO2 per day from the flue gases emitted during combustion of the boilers at the company's Tomato-Atsuma Power Station.

Air Liquide has plans to develop two large-scale electrolyzer projects which will produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in Europe. The first project comprises of an Air Liquide 200 MW electrolyzer and the second project involves the development of a 250 MW electrolyzer.

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a nickel-based catalyst that enables high-yield conversion of furfural — a plant-based waste product — into valuable THF compounds under mild conditions, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

Alfa Laval has recently introduced the next generation of condition monitoring solution. The new solution makes use of artificial intelligence and is specifically designed for hygienic process plants in order to provide more accurate analysis and support.

Encina and BASF have entered into a long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from post-consumer end-of-life plastics. BASF will use the chemically recycled benzene for its broad Ccycled product portfolio.