BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has started up a new production line dedicated to dispersions for architectural coatings and construction materials at its facility in Dilovası, Türkiye. The expansion has significantly increased production capacity at the Dilovası site, allowing BASF to…
Genomatica (Geno; San Diego) announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Sojitz Corp. (Toyko) to significantly accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Geno’s underlying proprietary technology. Sojitz has made a strategic financial investment to accelerate…
Givaudan (Zurich, Switzerland) announced the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art liquids production facility in Reading, Ohio, reinforcing its continued commitment to the North American region. The new site, which will complement the company’s existing facilities, represents an initial investment of…
Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria) is pleased to announce two major investments in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) production facilities at its site in Stenungsund, Sweden. Together, these projects will significantly increase capacity for insulation materials used in medium-, high- and extra-high voltage…
Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line fully operational in November. This expanded capacity strengthens Clariant's ability to meet growing demand for more sustainable flame-retardant solutions in…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle, in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (BASF Coatings).…
This white paper from International Process Plants (IPP) reveals how chemical and petrochemical executives are reducing capital costs, greatly accelerating time-to-market, and minimizing risk by acquiring quality secondhand facilities with verified operating histories. Using IPP’s Southeast Asia petrochemical complex as…
This whitepaper, Estimating Simulation Parameters for Batch Columns from Experimental Data, outlines a practical method for deriving key model parameters (such as heat losses, hold-up volumes, and stage efficiencies) directly from plant data. Using a lab-scale ethanol–water batch distillation column,…
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (Deerfield, Ill.) announced a shipment of certified low-carbon ammonia from its Donaldsonville, Louisiana, facility. Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, purchased the ammonia for shipment to Envalior (Düsseldorf, Germany), which intends to use…
Southern Ionics (West Point, Miss.) will invest in its Tuscaloosa, Ala. sulfur chemicals manufacturing facility to expand production capacity, make infrastructure improvements and add sodium metabisulfite production. "We are pleased to make this investment and look forward to growing our…