From Sensorex comes a new chlorine diagnosis tool: the FCLA7000 photometer, that enables spot tests of free chlorine and chlorine dioxide concentration.

Again this year, outstanding, groundbreaking diploma/master's and doctoral theses on the subject of "Innovative process and operational management" are worthy of highly endowed prizes awarded by Namur, User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries. In the article you will find out how to apply in which subject areas.

A quarter of European ethylene production capacity is threatened by refinery cuts in the background of the global pandemic of Covid-19, states ICIS. If the coronavirus restrictions continue, the ethylene crackers may be forced to reduce operating rates or even shut down due to their dependency on LPG feedstocks which are sourced from refineries.

GEA Heat Exchangers delivers components worth € 40 million for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Siberian peninsula of Yamal: The order includes 400 air-cooled heat exchangers for a three-line liquefied gas plant, currently build by Technip and JGC.

Researchers are hoping that hydroxychloroquine maybe an effective treatment of Covid-19. In this background, many countries have requested Sanofi to provide hydroxychloroquine to them amidst inadequate supplies. The company also plans to continue to donate the medicine to governments and hospital institutions if it is proven that the medicine can fight Coronavirus.

With the spread of the coronavirus and a shortage in hand sanitisers in France and across Europe, Ineos has undertaken the decision to establish the new plant in order to meet the requirements in Paris, North Eastern France and Belgium.

Both the companies have entered into a joint venture to carry out the Indonesian project. On completion, the refining capacity is expected to be 15 mmpta (300 kbpd).

The TS4000H Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector from General Monitors is now IECEx approved. It offers protection against a wide range of hazardous industrial gases and is able to safeguard against oxygen deficiency.

Lots of companies are talking about the digital transformation. But how do you turn theory into practice? Gas specialist Linde shows how it can be done with its Digital Base Camp which combines the look and feel of a start-up with the know-how of the company's core business. The entrepreneurial spirit brings urgency, while experts from the different business units offer a reality check. PROCESS was offered insight into the work and its first projects.

The joint venture formed by Technip (50 %) and DOF (50 %) was awarded by Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) eight contracts. These contracts cover the construction of four new pipelay support vessels (PLSVs) and operation in Brazilian waters to install flexible pipes.