Transform Materials has partnered with Johnson Matthey to develop a solution that emits fewer carbon emissions when compared to traditional coal-based processes to produce vinyl chloride monomer for PVC production.

Organosulfur skeletons are crucial in many fields, including pharmaceuticals and electronics. Synthesizing organosulfur skeletons requires o-bromobenzenethiols. However, conventional methods face challenges due to quick oxidation and formation of highly reactive intermediates. In a new study, researchers from Japan developed a new method for synthesizing o-bromobenzenethiols from aryne intermediates via bromothiolation. This method can pave the way for the synthesis of new organosulfur compounds with applications in diverse fields.

With this acquisition, Repsol has plans to enter the biomethane market. The agreement between Repsol and Genia Bioenergy includes 19 of its biomethane plants which are under development, with a total capacity of 1.5TWh per year, which will generate renewable gas from agricultural and livestock waste in Spain and Portugal.

The same developments happening in the rest of the world are also reshaping laboratories: the increasing use of technology, digital tools and, of course, robots and artificial intelligence (AI). All these trends often go hand in hand with a greater awareness of environmental issues. In this trend report, we present a summary of the fruits these developments are already bearing and will bear in the future.

OMV Petrom has plans to develop two green hydrogen production plants at the Petrobrazi refinery in Romania. With a total capacity of 55 MW, the plants will be established with a total investment amount of approximately 140 million euros.

After successful editions in the Middle East and Europe, the Plastics Recycling Show is all set to debut in India. The show which is scheduled to be held in Mumbai aims at promoting responsible plastic usage and waste management.

India’s largest Chlor-Alkali project is commissioned by Mundra Petrochemical, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises. With a capacity of 2200 TPD and utilizing a 100 % NaOH process, the project is expected to play a vital role in the production of feedstocks for Mundra Petrochemical’s refineries and chemical plants.

Honeywell has entered into a MOU with The Green Solutions Group Corporation for Vietnam's first green hydrogen plant – the Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen project. Under the terms of the contract, Honeywell will bring to the project its technologies such as project automation design and management, and energy management for energy transition to enable the firm integrate renewable energy sources into the green hydrogen plant.

Solenis has gone ahead and acquired the professional cleaning solutions supplier firm Lilleborg from Orkla. With this move, the company aims to expand into the Norwegian water treatment market by offering its food and beverage customers with an expanded portfolio of solutions.

Exxon Mobil is developing the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen production plant in Texas, USA which aims to have an annual production capacity of 900,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen along with an annual production capacity of more than one million tonnes of low-carbon ammonia.