Everyone wants hydrogen - but isn't it dangerous? After all, the gas is non-toxic but highly flammable and a high level of safety awareness is key to safe operation that protects the environment, personnel and infrastructure - so it's high time to take a look at what needs to be considered when handling hydrogen in pipeline and infrastructure projects, for example. What technology is needed to detect the colorless H2 flames? How do hydrogen leaks become visible? And what concrete steps can be taken today?

Wacker has entered into a long-term agreement with Aymium to secure biogenic carbon for its silicon production in Holla, Norway. With this move, the company aims to replace coal for the production process.

From June 2025, OQ Chemicals has plans to begin heptanoic acid production in Oberhausen, Germany. With this, the company aims to strengthen its carboxylic acid portfolio and enhance supply chain security for its customers.

Saudi Arabia’s first CO2 Direct Air Capture test unit is a pilot plant developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy and is capable of removing 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere.

With an aim to serve the growing APAC market, Kemira has plans to make a multi-million Euro investment in multiple production line expansion of strength chemical agents for paper, board and tissue at its Wellgrow site in Thailand.

Covestro has decided to establish an automated laboratory for developing coating and adhesive formulations. The new lab will test formulations with Covestro binders and crosslinkers and aims to run tens of thousands of tests annually.

The ‘Chbika’ project aims to develop 1 GW of onshore solar and wind capacities that will power the production of green hydrogen through the electrolysis of desalinated seawater and lead to the production of 200,000 tons per year of green ammonia for the European market. The project will constitute the first phase of a development program which is aimed at creating a world-scale green hydrogen production hub.

Without reliable pressure sensors, safe operation in the hydrogen industry is unthinkable. The demands on their accuracy and long-term stability are correspondingly high. However, pressure sensors also play a significant role in factors like efficiency and economy.

Dow has secured the ISCC Plus certification for its Propylene Glycol manufacturing facility in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. The certification will help the company to further advance its sustainable production and offer circular and bio-circular products to customers in the Asia Pacific region.

OMV has launched an innovative plant that can process up to 16,000 metric tons of hard-to-recycle mixed plastic waste annually. The company’s proprietary Reoil technology will be used for this purpose and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 34 % compared to plastic waste incineration.