Axium Process has recently introduced a rental service through which one can obtain rapid filtration solutions without committing to large capital investments.

Cyberattacks have been increasing across the globe and the chemical industry has not been spared either. As more chemical companies are adopting the ‘digital transformation’ concept due to its numerous benefits, it has also exposed them to notorious cyberattacks which can have devastating consequences on its operations. The article offers useful tips on developing a secure cybersecurity strategy along with insights on the different measures that can be undertaken to reduce the risks of cyberattacks on chemical plants.

Exxonmobil, Cnooc and Shell have plans to assess the potential of developing a mega carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in China with an aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project is expected to capture up to 10 million metric tons of CO2 annually.

With the series of process runs at its Porvoo refinery in Finland, Neste aims to understand how different types of waste plastics behave during chemical recycling in the refinery processes.

In the land of the rising sun, researchers have developed a new technology for small-scale ammonia production: The compact ammonia synthesis systems can enable smaller countries to establish their own decentralized NH3 production and could play an important role in the decarbonization of the industry. As so often, a sophisticated catalyst is the enabler.

Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to Agrofert for 810 million euros. With this move, the Czech-based company will have access to Borealis’ production assets in Europe which will help the firm to strengthen its existing capabilities in the fertilizers and technical nitrogen business in the region.

Ineos Olefins & Polymer Europe has entered into a renewable power agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester under which the firm will supply 100 % green energy to Ineos’ Rafnes and Bamble plants in Norway.

China’s chemical industry has begun trading CO2 emissions. Analysts expect emissions trading to have a ‘profound impact on the competitiveness of chemical companies in China’ over the next five years, reports the China edition of PROCESS.

SK Geo Centric has introduced a blockchain-based history-management platform for recycled plastic materials. The platform has the capacity to record all processes, from securing waste plastics to recycling them into materials, and finally producing the complete product.

IMCD México has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 % shares of Promaplast Resinas, Proveedora de Materiales Plásticos, and Promaplast USA (together Promaplast) which is an advanced materials distributor for the Mexican and U.S. markets.