The Module Type Package (MTP) provides a modern solution to modularize a plant in the domain of process industries. To achieve this, MTP defines an interface for the simple orchestration and connection of modules to a higher-level control system. With TwinCAT MTP, Beckhoff enables MTP project planning and automatic code generation. This solution opens up an integrated and efficient way to develop modules in the universal TwinCAT engineering environment.

Today, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) facilities around the world have the capacity to capture more than 40 Mt CO2 each year, according to the International Energy Agency. This figure is set to increase as more countries form CCUS-friendly policies in order to establish these green projects with aim to decarbonize its industrial facilities.

The process industries must establish efficient and circular processes that do not require fossil raw materials and energy. But what does that mean for the careful use of water as a resource? We talked about this with Dr. Thomas Track, Head of Dechema’s Water Management Department.

Neste has launched a strategic study to transition its Porvoo refinery in Finland into a renewable and circular solutions site. The move is expected to discontinue the refining of crude oil at the site by the mid-2030s. The company is also exploring opportunities for green hydrogen at its refinery.

Under a shareholders’ agreement signed between Ta’ziz and Proman, both the parties aim to establish UAE’s first world-scale methanol production facility at the Ta’ziz Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruways Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The project is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 1.8 million tons.

A new PC App has been introduced by Testa Analytical for further simplifying the usage of its Solvent Line Monitor device. Easy configuration of the device is possible with this app which helps users to set the required level of sensitivity for monitoring for the presence of undissolved gas bubbles that can affect the accuracy of reagent dispensing pumps.

Grace’s Unipol PP technology has been selected by Petrochina Guangxi for developing a 400-kilotons per annum single reactor line. This is the second Unipol PP technology reactor line that Petrochina Guangxi has licensed from Grace.

Bilfinger has been selected by The Lapwing Estate to develop a pilot plant. The new unit will be a part of the ‘reverse coal process’ developed by The Lapwing Estate. The process aims to convert CO2 emissions back into solid carbon while producing food with measurable positive environmental and social impact.

Petronas Chemicals Group has plans to acquire a 113 kilo-tonnes per annum Maleic Anhydride plant from BASF Petronas Chemicals. Located in Malaysia, the new unit is expected to expand the firm’s product portfolio.

The innovative pilot unit is located at Solvay’s La Rochelle plant in France and will assist the firm to scale up the development of advanced inorganic materials for solid electrolytes in order to support the battery industry amidst the rising demand for electric vehicles.