The new report published by the Nova Institute highlights that it is crucial to replace fossil-based naphtha with alternative naphtha in refineries and crackers with an aim to defossilize the chemical industry.

Suez and Hte have entered into a R&D service agreement through which both the firms will focus on the screening of various catalytic materials to convert biomass-derived feedstocks into sustainable gases.

Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (Cabbi) have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better — and greener — agricultural chemicals and everyday products.

Cost plays a vital role while developing industrial plants but by opting for a modular plant, capex costs, material costs and even labor costs can be slashed. Also, modular, skid-mounted units are developed in-doors under controlled environments and at speed which helps to save valuable time for industry players.

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.

Lanxess’ special ion exchange resin grades can be used for water treatment in PEM electrolysis. The company recommends its Lewatit Ultrapure 1242 MD, Lewatit Ultrapure 1212 MD and Lewatit Ultrapure 1295 MD ion exchange resins to ensure low TOC throw.

The Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has inaugurated the 24 MW renewable hydrogen plant at the Herøya Industrial Park in Norway. Claimed to be the largest of its kind currently in operation in Europe, the plant is a major milestone for the firm.

Under the terms of the contract, Neste will deliver blended sustainable aviation fuels to Helleniq Energy’s facilities in Thessaloniki, Greece. With this move, the companies aim to boost the availability of blended sustainable aviation fuels in Greece.

Adnoc has entered into a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas under which it will deliver up to 0.8 million metric tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas. The LNG will primarily be sourced from Adnoc’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of July 2024’ from all over the world. Right from EET launching Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant to Air Liquide’s innovative technology chosen for a world-scale CCS project, find out all the projects making headlines here.