Synthomer Plc (London, U.K.), Neste Corp. (Espoo, Finland) and PCS have established one of the first International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified value chains to manufacture bio-based nitrile latexes for the glove industry using responsibly sourced bio-based feedstock. This marks…
Bilfinger SE (Mannheim, Germany) has entered into a 6-year framework agreement with UPM Biochemicals covering comprehensive maintenance services for a new, sustainable production plant: At its Leuna site, UPM Biochemicals is currently building the world’s first biorefinery for the production…
Orion S.A. (Houston) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Contec S.A. (Warsaw, Poland), which will provide Orion with tire pyrolysis oil to produce circular carbon black for tire and rubber-goods customers. The agreement with Warsaw, Poland-based Contec further enables…
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC; Tokyo), Methanol Reformer S.L., a Spanish leader in Methanol-to-Hydrogen generator manufacturing, and Element 1 Corp., a leading developer of advanced hydrogen generation technology, announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the…
Catalysts companies Ecovyst Inc. (Malvern, Pa.) and ChiralVision B.V. (Den Hoorn, the Netherlands) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in the field of enzyme immobilization. This partnership is expected to leverage the unique expertise of both companies…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris, France) will build, own and operate, through a significant investment, a large-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Naoshima Island, Japan. This plant is designed to meet the rising demand for copper, a crucial element for the…
Syensqo (Brussels, Belgium) and Ardent Technologies (New Castle, Del.) announced the formalization of their strategic partnership, building upon more than two years of successful collaboration in advancing carbon capture and olefin-paraffin separation solutions. The partnership includes a licensing agreement and…
Samsung E&A (Seoul, South Korea) received a Letter of Award (LOA) on 31 January for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the TA'ZIZ Methanol Project. The contract value is $1.7 billion, with a contract duration of 44 months.…
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group (Tokyo) , a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, announced its pending merger with sister company, Avista Technologies, Inc. (Avista). This merger will officially take effect on April 1, 2025. Avista, headquartered…
EPAM Systems, Inc. (Newtown, Pa.) announced an expanded engagement with Baker Hughes, Inc. (Houston) to revolutionize the energy sector. This engagement names EPAM as Baker Hughes’ systems integration collaborator for digital and artificial intelligence (AI) implementations, marking a significant milestone…