Beneficial for the wastewater treatment industry, the Anita Mox treatment plant makes use of the Anammox bacteria to break down nitrogen in wastewater. Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are expected to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream plant in 2020.

Greif has recently announced the launch of its Gcube intermediate bulk container (IBC) containing transparent post-consumer resin (PCR) in the bottle. The inner layer of this sustainable bottle remains 100 per cent virgin high density polyethylene (HDPE), while the two external layers are made from a blend of PCR.

Asia lures Western companies with cost effective productions and fast growing markets Now two pPolish enterprises are looking for a local partner for the development of a caprolactam plant.

What if ISO 17025 wasn’t a standard, but instead was a technology that automated laboratory best practices? What if following the regulations to the letter – often without even thinking about it – actually led to better overall business performance? In that case, it’s likely every business would aggressively deploy that technology.

Nord Maxxdrive industrial gear units are an excellent choice for use in large mixers. With the Safomi adapter, Nord is presenting a technical innovation in this field of application: a flange with an integrated oil expansion tank, increasing operational reliability and requiring fewer wearing parts.

The chemical reaction at the heart of the world’s largest gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant starting up in Qatar is borne out of Shell’s long history and expertise in catalyst technology and innovation. A unique catalyst developed for the Pearl GTL plant is key to the efficient conversion of synthesis gas into heavy hydrocarbons that provide feedstock for advanced fuels, base oils and chemicals.

An extended recovery period for crude oil prices, exceeding five years, would have dramatic implications for the global petrochemical industry and could mean a “Back to the Future” experience for some companies and regions -- creating a more competitive environment for naphtha producers, according to a new IHS report.

Sabic affiliate, Ibn Sina, a 50-50 joint venture with CTE, has started up its polyacetal facility in Jubail. The facility is the first plant in Middle East and Africa.

US-company KBR intends to use its proprietary Pcmaxtm technology for CDNM’s 100,000 metric tonnes per annum single train plant in Cangzhou, China. The plant will be run by Cangzhou Dahua.

Speciality chemicals producer Songwon has started production of its Songnox multifunctional phenolic antioxidant at its Panoli plant in Gujarat, India. The Panoli site was acquired from Sequent in 2014. In the last three years, the company has invested in the Panoli site to develop it into a hub for specialty chemicals, including Songnox.