Under a MOU signed between Ineos and Plastic Energy, both the companies will produce 100,000 tonnes of recycled raw materials from plastic waste and create virgin-quality polymers. The partners will also explore the construction of a commercial-scale plant.

Wood has partnered with Cuantec to develop separation facilities that will process shellfish waste to extract chitin, a 100 % compostable biopolymer. The move is expected to support the development of a circular economy within the UK’s materials industry.

Encina has partnered with Veolia Water Technologies to develop a world-class water treatment system for its Encina Point Township Circular Manufacturing Facility in Point Township, Pennsylvania, USA.

PT KPI has selected Topsoe’s Hydroflex technology for the production of renewable fuels at its Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia. The unit is expected to produce 6,000 bpsd.

North American Helium has entered into a long-term contract with Air Liquide in which the France-based industrial gas firm will be the primary off-taker of the new helium production facility based in Mankota, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Fluor has secured an EPC contract for Mitsubishi Chemical’s soarnol ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer facility in the UK. Fluor’s scope of work includes modifications to the existing facility and the addition of a new second production line that will increase capacity by 21,000 tons annually.

Wuxi STA has launched its first continuous manufacturing line for oral solids at its drug production site in Wuxi city, China. The continuous manufacturing line is equipped with the process analytical technology which helps to monitor blending uniformity, allowing for real-time analysis and control during production.

Biocircular styrene which is based on tall oil is being used by Lanxess to produce sustainable ion exchange resins which are generally used in the treatment of wastewater, chemical process flows and the food industry. The company aims to achieve fully climate-neutral raw materials by 2050.

Solvay has plans to sell its 50 % stake in the Rusvinyl joint venture to Sibur, its joint venture partner. With this move, the company exits its cyclical global polyvinyl chloride operations.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, Shell and Siemens will develop energy efficient and sustainable solutions for Shell’s and its customers green hydrogen projects. Shell will also supply Siemens and its affiliates with low carbon products that reduce emissions across its supply chain.