Plant Watch Top 10 Engineering Projects of June 2026

Source: Press release KBR, Sasol, Axens, Nuberg EPC, Röhm, Thyssenkrupp Uhde, Siegfried, Johnson Matthey, Nextchem, Lubrizol 9 min Reading Time

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PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of June 2026’ from all over the world. Right from KBR’s technology being selected for Northern Europe’s largest SAF, e-SAF plant to Lubrizol and Grasim inaugurating a world-class CPVC resin plant in India, find out all the projects making headlines here.

Under the agreement, KBR will license the proprietary Pure SAF technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB for Norsaf’s new plant.(Source:  KBR)
Under the agreement, KBR will license the proprietary Pure SAF technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB for Norsaf’s new plant.
(Source: KBR)

KBR Technology Selected for Northern Europe’s Largest SAF, e-SAF Plant

Under the agreement, KBR will license the proprietary Pure SAF technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB for Norsaf’s new plant.(Source:  KBR)
Under the agreement, KBR will license the proprietary Pure SAF technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB for Norsaf’s new plant.
(Source: KBR)

June 4 – KBR has recently announced that Norsaf, one of the leading sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producers in the Baltics, has selected KBR’s proprietary Pure SAF technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production plant in Northern Europe.

Under the agreement, KBR will license the proprietary Pure SAF technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB for Norsaf’s new plant, which is expected to produce 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel and e-SAF annually. The project is backed by Avia Solutions Group. Production is planned to commence in 2030, and distribution of SAF is planned for aviation companies across the Baltics, Northern Europe, and additional European markets.

Europe has set one of the world’s most ambitious frameworks for aviation decarbonization in pursuit of climate neutrality by 2050. With aviation among the continent’s hardest sectors to abate, binding sustainable aviation fuel mandates are an inevitable path forward. Under EU legislation, minimum SAF blending requirements are established by the Refuel EU Aviation Regulation. Effective January 2025, the European Fit for 55 climate package regulation mandates that aviation fuel supplied at EU airports must contain at least 6 % SAF by 2030, rising progressively to 70 % by 2050.

Sasol Invests 60 Million Euros at German Site Brunsbüttel

Sasol International Chemicals has recently announced a 60-million-euro investment at its Brunsbüttel site to expand its advanced materials and specialty chemicals capabilities.(Source:  Unsplash)
Sasol International Chemicals has recently announced a 60-million-euro investment at its Brunsbüttel site to expand its advanced materials and specialty chemicals capabilities.
(Source: Unsplash)

June 8 – Sasol International Chemicals has recently announced a 60-million-euro investment at its Brunsbüttel site to expand its advanced materials and specialty chemicals capabilities, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading global supplier of high‑performance aluminas and related specialty materials.

The project will debottleneck and expand Sasol’s existing Advanced Materials alumina asset base in Brunsbüttel, strengthening its role as a differentiated merchant supplier of spherical alumina supports for advanced catalyst systems and other high‑value applications. The enhanced capability will support customers in sectors where performance, security of supply and technical partnership are key competitive drivers.

The investment marks a significant step in Sasol’s strategy to grow its portfolio of specialty products, deepen long‑term customer relationships and enhance the resilience of its global chemicals business. All required construction approvals have been secured, enabling the project to move into execution. Procurement activities are underway, with selection of the general contractor expected in June and beneficial operation targeted around 2029.

The project design integrates energy optimization and process improvements and is expected to reduce the product carbon footprint by up to 15 % per ton compared to the existing baseline, supporting both Sasol’s and its customers’ sustainability and competitiveness objectives.

Axens, Green Sky Capital to Develop Egypt’s First SAF Production Plant

The project will produce SAF from lipid-based feedstocks using Axens’ leading Vegan Hefa technology.(Source:  Pixabay)
The project will produce SAF from lipid-based feedstocks using Axens’ leading Vegan Hefa technology.
(Source: Pixabay)

June 8 – Axens has recently announced its collaboration with Green Sky Capital for the development of a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Egypt, set to become the first SAF production plant in Egypt and across Africa.

The project will produce SAF from lipid-based feedstocks using Axens’ leading Vegan Hefa technology and is being developed on a fast-track basis with targeted production commencement by the end of 2027. The facility will support Egypt’s energy transition ambitions through local sourcing of used cooking oil and contribute to the decarbonization of the aviation sector while positioning Egypt as a strategic renewable fuels hub for the Mediterranean and African markets.

As part of the collaboration, Axens will provide its proprietary Vegan Hefa technology, integrated catalyst and adsorbent solutions, together with operational support and training services to ensure optimized plant performance and operational reliability.

Nuberg EPC to Develop Chlor-Alkali Plant in Tanzania

The project has been awarded by Msufini Tanzania, with commissioning targeted for January 2027.(Source:  Nuberg EPC)
The project has been awarded by Msufini Tanzania, with commissioning targeted for January 2027.
(Source: Nuberg EPC)

June 11 – Nuberg EPC has secured a prestigious international project for the review, design, procurement, installation, construction, and commissioning of a 45 TPD Chlor-Alkali Plant in the Mlandizi District, Coast Region of Tanzania. The project has been awarded by Msufini Tanzania, with commissioning targeted for January 2027.

The project will be executed using advanced, state-of-the-art process technology, ensuring superior operational efficiency, process reliability, and adherence to stringent global safety and environmental standards. Nuberg EPC will undertake end-to-end execution, supported by robust project management frameworks, rigorous quality assurance protocols, and a strong emphasis on timely delivery.

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The project site in Mlandizi District, Coast Region, offers significant logistical advantages, with proximity to key transportation corridors and port infrastructure, enabling efficient supply chain operations. The development is also expected to generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities while catalyzing regional industrial activity.

The plant is designed to produce chlorine and caustic soda as primary products, alongside a diversified portfolio of value-added co-products and derivatives, including hydrogen, hydrochloric acid (HCl), sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, caustic soda lye, and caustic flakes. These products are critical to a wide spectrum of industries such as water treatment, sanitation, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper & pulp, plastics, and chemical manufacturing, thereby underpinning essential industrial and public utility applications.

Röhm Inaugurates Bay City MMA Plant in USA

Official opening of Röhm's Bay City MMA Plant.(Source:  Röhm)
Official opening of Röhm's Bay City MMA Plant.
(Source: Röhm)

June 11 – Röhm is marking a major milestone at its Bay City, Texas methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant, where the company’s proprietary Lima technology has been operating at full industrial scale for the first time worldwide. Following start‑up, the plant underwent a structured ramp‑up phase, successfully reaching and sustaining full‑scale operation in recent months. To recognize this achievement, Röhm hosted customers, partners and elected officials at the Bay City site, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at the plant’s operations and the Lima technology.

Lima stands for Leading in ‘Leading in Methacrylates.’ MMA is a critical building block for products used in automotive, manufacturing, construction, electronics, and medical applications. The facility is also the first C2‑based MMA production plant in North America, strengthening regional supply chains and domestic manufacturing capacity.

At the event, Röhm CEO Hans Bohnen noted the Bay City plant underscores the company’s broader strategy to lead through technology and long‑term investment. “As the only global producer of both methyl methacrylate and polymethyl methacrylate with production sites in the major regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, we are uniquely positioned to serve our customers worldwide - reliably, locally, and with leading technology,” said Bohnen.

The Bay City plant strengthens supply security for North American customers by relying on readily available raw materials, including ethylene and natural gas, and by anchoring production closer to end markets.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde Secures Pre-Feed Contracts for Green Ammonia Projects in Brazil

Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded the pre-Feed contracts by Fuella for the development of two large-scale green ammonia projects in the Port of Pecém, Brazil and the Port of Açu, Brazil.(Source:  Thyssenkrupp Uhde)
Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded the pre-Feed contracts by Fuella for the development of two large-scale green ammonia projects in the Port of Pecém, Brazil and the Port of Açu, Brazil.
(Source: Thyssenkrupp Uhde)

June 15 – Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded the pre-Feed contracts by Fuella for the development of two large-scale green ammonia projects in the Port of Pecém, Brazil and the Port of Açu, Brazil. The Pega and Açuga projects target the production of 400,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of green ammonia each, powered entirely by renewable energy. The pre-Feed phase will focus on optimizing the technical concept, progressing key engineering activities and maturing the business case for the ammonia facilities.

The pre-Feeds will be based on Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s advanced uhde ammonia synthesis technology, specifically designed to meet the challenges of dynamic, renewable-powered ammonia production. In addition, Thyssenkrupp Uhde will deliver integration engineering across the entire facility, including electrolysis systems, balance of plant, and ammonia offloading infrastructure. As Fuella advances their two first projects in Brazil, these pre-Feeds will enable Fuella to progress through commercial milestones and develop execution approaches, laying the foundation for world-class green ammonia production hubs.

Siegfried Inaugurates API Production Facility in Germany

The facility adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity and strengthens Siegfried’s position as one of the leading global CDMOs for small molecule drug substances.(Source:  Siegfried)
The facility adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity and strengthens Siegfried’s position as one of the leading global CDMOs for small molecule drug substances.
(Source: Siegfried)

June 16 – Siegfried, a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for the pharmaceutical industry headquartered in Zofingen, Switzerland, has recently inaugurated its new large-scale production facility for API manufacturing in Minden, Germany.

The facility adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity and strengthens Siegfried’s position as one of the leading global CDMOs for small molecule drug substances. It enhances the company’s ability to support customers with complex, high-quality and scalable API manufacturing solutions.

The new plant combines advanced process technology, automation, and high-containment capabilities. Features such as gravity-flow processing, RFID-enabled recipe management, and optimized solvent handling contribute to efficient, safe and reliable production. With the new facility, Siegfried further expands its large-scale drug substances offering and reinforces its strategic focus on network strength, operational excellence, and trusted long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical customers.

Johnson Matthey Technologies Selected for E-SAF Facility in South Africa

Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced that it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for its planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.(Source:  Pixabay)
Phelan Green Hydrogen has announced that it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for its planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.
(Source: Pixabay)

June 18 – Phelan Green Hydrogen has recently announced that it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel (E-SAF) facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Construction of the facility in Saldanha Bay is expected to begin by the end of 2026 and is part of the wider Phelan Green Hydrogen Project which expects investment of R47 billion (more than 2 billion pounds).

The license win represents the first phase of the project, which when completed is expected to be one of the world’s first commercial-scale E-SAF production facilities, able to produce around 35,000 tonnes of E-SAF each year, intended for sale into the EU/UK markets. That will be the equivalent of producing up to 6 % of the EU and UK’s mandated E-SAF volumes for 2030. Once all phases are complete the facility is expected to supply around 140,000 tonnes of E-SAF in total each year.

Johnson Matthey’s Hycogen technology uses a catalyzed process to convert CO2 and electrolytic (green) hydrogen into carbon monoxide (CO). This CO is then combined with additional hydrogen to form syngas. Hycogen technology integrates with FT Cans technology, jointly developed and co-owned by JM and BP, which converts syngas into synthetic crude oil, supporting overall process efficiency. This synthetic crude oil will then be upgraded to produce synthetic paraffinic kerosene.

Nextchem’s Technology Selected for Biomass-to-Syngas Project

Under the agreement, Nextchem will provide the license for its proprietary NX Circular technology for the biomass-to-syngas section of the plant.(Source:  Pixabay)
Under the agreement, Nextchem will provide the license for its proprietary NX Circular technology for the biomass-to-syngas section of the plant.
(Source: Pixabay)

June 18 – Maire has recently announced that Nextchem, through its subsidiary Myrechemical, has signed a licensing agreement with Sustaero GP in relation to a project for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from biomass in Canada. Under the agreement, Nextchem will provide the license for its proprietary NX Circular technology for the biomass-to-syngas section of the plant, representing the first step of production.

The project is aimed at producing purified chemical grade syngas from forest residues, which will then be used for subsequent conversion into SAF. Nextchem’s proprietary NX Circular process covers the high-temperature gasification and melting of wastes and biomass residues to synthetic gas and its further purification.

Set to be operational in 2030, the plant will produce up to 144 thousand tons of SAF annually from residual biomass, with expansion potential of up to four times its initial capacity.

Lubrizol, Grasim Inaugurate World-Class CPVC Resin Plant in Gujarat

Lubrizol, together with Grasim Industries, has recently inaugurated a world-class Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat.(Source:  Lubrizol)
Lubrizol, together with Grasim Industries, has recently inaugurated a world-class Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat.
(Source: Lubrizol)

June 22 – Lubrizol, together with Grasim Industries, has recently inaugurated a world-class Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat. The new plant, along with the recently enhanced CPVC compounding capacity at Lubrizol’s Dahej facility, creates one of India’s most scalable and integrated CPVC manufacturing footprints, reinforcing leadership in high-performance plumbing and piping solutions.

The Vilayat plant expands Lubrizol’s ability to deliver end-to-end CPVC solutions for India’s growing infrastructure needs, ensuring a reliable, high-quality local supply of CPVC resin and compounds used in pipes and fittings across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This integrated manufacturing footprint reinforces supply chain resilience while supporting the country’s focus on infrastructure development and safe water delivery. Leveraging Lubrizol’s deep global expertise in quality innovation, the company continues to deliver differentiated, high-performance CPVC solutions that provide long-term reliability and value.

The commissioning of this facility marks an important milestone in Lubrizol’s 60-year presence in India and reflects the company’s continued investment in local manufacturing, aligned with the “Make in India” vision.

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