Lenzing has completed the conversion and upgrade of its Purwakarta site in Indonesia. The firm has converted its existing production capacity to specialty viscose in order to meet the growing demand.

Technip Energies has been selected by BP for developing a hydrogen production unit at its Kwinana biorefinery in Western Australia. Technip Energies’ SMR proprietary technology will be used to develop the unit.

BASF has successfully completed the carve-out of its mobile emissions catalysts and precious metal services businesses and established the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions entity in the USA.

Under the terms of the agreement, Linde’s subsidiary White Martins in Brazil will secure more than two million megawatt hours per year of renewable energy. The deal is expected to help customers of the subsidiary firm decarbonize its processes.

Under the new project Marengo, the 200 MW plant is expected to initially produce 180,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia every year for customers in the European Union and has the potential to decarbonize the industry and transport sectors.

BASF has inaugurated a new production facility for high-performance cathode active materials as well as a battery recycling plant for the production of black mass in Schwarzheide, Germany. With this project, the company aims to close the loop for the European battery value chain.

HF Sinclair has chosen Topsoe’s Hydroflex technology for producing renewable fuels at three of its facilities in the USA. Sustainable diesel produced from these plants will be used to cater to the transportation market in the country.

Sinopec has commenced operations at its green hydrogen pilot project in Kuqa City of Aksu Prefecture, China. The project plays a significant role for the firm as it aims to produce clean energy for the country.

nova-Institute has written a background report entitled ‘Making a Case for Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) – it is much more than just a carbon removal technology’ on the suggestion of the Renewable Carbon Initiative. The report favors CCU as an important element for achieving a sustainable future.

Cepsa has plans to develop the world’s first production plant for renewable isopropanol in Huelva, Spain, thus making it the most environmentally friendly facility of its kind across the globe. The new plant will require an investment of 75 million euros and is expected to be operational in 2025.