Topsoe has been selected to provide its e-methanol synthesis technology and engineering support for Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain. The project is expected to produce 40,000 tons of e-methanol annually, while capturing and using c. 56,000 tons of CO2.

The mega Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, Compression project will be developed in Indonesia and has the potential to unlock around 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources in the country. The project is expected to help meet the growing energy demand in Asia.

Solvay has unveiled an advanced biodigester at its Ciudad Juarez production site in Mexico. The project will generate biomethane from organic waste processed locally, replacing part of the natural gas needed to power the site’s boiler and kiln operations. The move is expected to reduce the site’s CO2 emissions by 12 % versus 2021.

At the 2024 European Responsible Care Awards, Cefic has gone on to recognize 23 initiatives for advancing Antwerp declaration ambitions. The awarded initiatives reflect the chemical industry’s important role in strengthening Europe’s industrial base while addressing key priorities.

Nextchem has bagged a licensing and Process Design Package for a tertiary abatement unit to be installed at Soluciones Químicas' nitric acid plant in Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico. Stamicarbon will apply its proprietary NX Stami Nitrates technology for a tailor-made solution to remove nitrous oxide from the tail gas stream, optimizing nitric acid production and reducing the carbon footprint of the plant.

Mechanical completion of the world's first full-scale carbon capture facility has been completed by Aker Carbon Capture ASA at the Heidelberg Materials Brevik plant in Norway. The carbon capture unit is expected to capture 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from the cement facility.

While North America is pressing ahead with the expansion of battery production, Europe is struggling with delays and increased competition for production sites. In Germany, the discussion about capping research funding for lithium-ion batteries has led to uncertain future prospects. Eirich meets these challenges as a manufacturer of machines and systems and fulfils established standards in terms of quality, efficiency and delivery times.

Heirloom has raised 150 million dollars in series B funding for rapidly scaling commercial Direct Air Capture. The investors include premier growth investors, global industrial conglomerates, aviation, shipping, automotive, and manufacturing companies.

Claimed to become one of the largest Carbon Capture and Storage hubs globally, the project’s first phase is expected to be completed in 2027 in Jubail, Saudi Arabia and will capture and store up to 9 million metric tons of CO2 annually.

Clariant’s Envicat N2O-S nitrous abatement catalyst has been installed at Sichuan Lutianhua's nitric acid plant and is expected to reduce annual emissions by 275 kilotons of CO2eq. Sichuan Lutianhua received a free load of Envicat N2O-S catalyst for nitrous oxide abatement as it was a winner of Clariant’s Climate Campaign.