Potentially explosive atmospheres impose strict requirements. Solenoid valves used in these areas must be exceptionally robust and reliable, adaptable to different areas of application and, of course, must conform to the corresponding approvals and directives. With this in mind, the fluid control specialist Bürkert has optimised its diverse programme of modular solenoid valves to meet current explosion protection requirements.

Under a Technical Collaboration Agreement signed between Total and Siemens, both the companies will jointly focus on natural gas liquefaction facilities and associated power generation in order to explore sustainable solutions.

Yara has opened the world's first modular ammonium plant in Australia. Destined to serve local iron ore business with key ingredients for mining activities, the entire production capacity will be used in the Pilbara region.

Sasol announced the preliminary findings of the detailed review of the Lake Charles Chemical Project (LCCP). The review confirmed that t total capital costs for this project have increased by $ 2.1 billion.

The report reveals that in the engineering plastics market, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene accounts for about 40 % of the total demand. The market research company has also evaluated various types of plastics including ABS, PC, PA, PMMA, POM, PBT, SAN, and fluoropolymers in its study.

Metso Outotec is introducing its wide range of reliable and efficient filtration solutions for the industrial segment, covering, for example, chemical processing, industrial minerals, rubber and plastic, food and pharmaceutical, as well as different types of bioprocess industries.

Recognised as Spark, the King Salman Energy Park is being developed with an aim to establish Saudi Arabia as an international energy hub. The park will look into diverse segments such as exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, conventional power, water production and treatment.

The market promises many things. For the first time after a 10-year embargo, the German manufacturers are again at a trade fair in Iran. Whether it is worth the pioneering spirit, will probably be revealed later.

The history of the smaller countries in the Persian Gulf as trade centres also reflects in a great variety of trade fairs. Industrial enterprises find a number of events here with interesting areas of focus.

The latest recruitment news from the process industry starts with a bang. In addition, there are some rotational changes and strategic new hires to report. PROCESS worldwide summarises the news from the executive floors for you.