Achema has once again opened its doors to the global process industry. Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the mega show which will be held from June 10 – 14, 2024, offers six innovative themes – Process, Pharma, Green, Lab, Digital and Hydrogen.

Evonik has plans to strengthen its growth prospects by reorganizing its two business lines – Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care. The remaining businesses outside these cores are expected to be sold to new owners or incorporated into partnerships.

With the growing demand for high-quality 2-Ehacid in the region, BASF Petronas Chemicals has successfully inaugurated the second 2-ethylhexanoic acid production line at its integrated site in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Aramco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50 % stake in Air Products Qudra’s Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company. With this move, Aramco aims to contribute to the development of a lower-carbon hydrogen network in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

Chevron has relocated its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas in the USA. The firm has also announced changes in its senior leadership.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has awarded an Engineering and Procurement contract to Technip Energies for the supply of a proprietary Low Emission Cracking Furnace in an existing olefins unit at its facility in Sweeny, Texas.

Cepsa has plans to invest 75-million-euros to develop Spain’s first isopropyl alcohol plant which will be used to produce hydroalcoholic gels. The plant will make use of green hydrogen and will replace fossil-based raw materials in the production of isopropyl alcohol with sustainable alternatives.

Under a new long-term contract between Air Liquide and LG Chem, Air Liquide has plans to invest around 150 million dollars at its Tennessee site in the U.S. with an aim to expand its production capacity and pipeline network. In line with the contract, Air Liquide will supply oxygen to LG Chem for its electric vehicle battery plant.

Ohmium has been selected to provide 10 MW PEM electrolyzers to Ivicom, a leading Croatian engineering and construction company that will be developing the country’s first green hydrogen project.

Suez and GMCA have extended their waste and recycling contracts in the UK by eight years. The contracts are worth over 1 billion pounds and with this extension, Suez will provide waste management services until 2034.