Under a MOU signed between Neste and Bayer, both the firms will work together to develop a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S, including identifying partners and developing the value chain together, and scaling winter canola production as a raw material for renewable products.

Neste, KPI Oceanconnect and Global Energy have partnered together to deliver renewable diesel to the marine sector in Singapore for the first time. This marks an important milestone for the marine sector to utilize more sustainable alternatives in their operations.

Celanese has collaborated with Cloverdale Paint to produce sustainable paint solutions with the help of its carbon capture and utilization technology. This move is expected to promote a circular economy as well as reduce carbon emissions.

Covestro has invested a low triple-digit million Euro amount to expand its Hebron site in Ohio, USA. With this, the company will increase its capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business for the American market.

It’s hard to imagine a pharmaceutical industry without cleanrooms, which have to meet increasingly stringent requirements. From the very beginning of a project, companies should involve an experienced planner to build or redesign a cleanroom. Coordinated communication between the various suppliers then ensures both efficient implementation and regulatory compliance.

GMP requirements for low-particle manufacturing conditions can only be met with cleanrooms. An essential success factor for new buildings and conversions, holistic cleanroom planning with expert support brings together various engineering disciplines and interfaces to showcase why the devil is in the detail.

When it comes to current GMP regulations and other specifications, cleanroom requirements are clearly defined. Customer specifications, the choice of systems and the details of the design are all crucial considerations. Ronny Töpfer, Project Engineer at Glatt Ingenieurtechnik (Weimar, Germany) explains what’s important in terms of walls and other associated components.

Covestro has partnered with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT for a more efficient and sustainable transport of chemicals to and within Poland. With this initiative, the company aims to save at least 70 % of CO2 emissions compared to conventional road transport methods.

Perstorp has plans to begin manufacturing a new range of synthetic esters at its acquired plant in the Netherlands in early 2025. With this, the company plans to target the specialty fluids markets and become a recognized leader and supplier of synthetic fluids.

Under a MOU signed between Solvay and Hankook, both the companies will work together to develop circular silica from bio-sourced and waste sourcing for tire production.