China has published new important guidelines for further development of its chemical industry. The ‘Guidelines of the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry’, were presented in a live internet broadcast on July 30. In it, the main guidelines of the 14th Five-Year Plan are specified in detail. Here are some important insights.

Literature about coating soft gelatine capsules with aqueous, polymeric solutions or dispersions is scarce, and this process poses a tough challenge due to the difficulties in application, formation and adhesion of the film solution to the substratum, particularly in the first phase. High heat efficiency equipment, a correct equilibrium of the process variables and an adequate composition of the polymeric dispersion are the basic requirements to obtain a high-quality finished product.

Air Liquide has plans to divest its business in Trinidad and Tobago to Massy Gas Products Holding. The move is in line with the company’s strategy of reviewing its portfolio regularly and focusing on fast developing areas as well as activities.

Industrial pumps are important elements of the process industry. Mostly used for transferring liquids, air and gases, these pumps are also one of the major energy consumers in a plant which leads to significant overall costs. Industry players are therefore on the constant lookout for pumps that are both energy as well as cost efficient. We bring to you an insight into some of the latest energy efficient pumps available in the market today.

Pharmintech 2022 will showcase numerous technologies and solutions for the life science industry. Powered by Ipack-Ima, the event will also host various expert sessions focusing on the latest trends of the industry.

Aramco and Total Energies have awarded EPC contracts for the 11 billion dollar ‘Amiral’ complex at the Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia. The project is a future world scale petrochemicals facility expansion at the refinery and is expected to house the largest mixed-load steam cracker in the Gulf region with a capacity to produce 1.65 million tons of ethylene and other industrial gases annually.

Southern Rock Energy Partners has selected KBR to support the development of its 250,000-bpd green refinery. The unique project will be powered by solar, wind, waste heat and geothermal energy and aims to become a net zero carbon refinery.

In line with its growth strategy of delivering sustainable and innovative solutions, Bakelite Synthetics has plans to acquire LRBG Chemicals. The move will enable the company to expand its footprint into Canada and better serve its customers in Canada and the U.S.

Grupa Azoty has selected Thyssenkrupp Uhde to develop its new ammonium nitrate neutralization plant in Poland. The plant will be based on the natural circulation process in order to produce liquid ammonium nitrate.

The pharma packaging industry is increasingly adopting robotic lines to enhance packaging efficiency and maintain consistency in order to remain competitive in the market. The industry is also looking to become sustainable by exploring the use of eco-friendly packaging materials in its machines.