Hydrogen is a versatile fuel source and feedstock that is carbon-free when burnt, releasing no emissions. Its production can be decarbonised through the creation of green hydrogen. In this pivotal moment, Rotork emerges as a key player, poised to support…
Neste Corp. (Espoo, Finland) has completed its organizational change process, announced on 1 November 2023. Neste informed that it will merge its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit as well as restructure its functions to better…
KBR, Inc. (Houston) has been awarded a project management contract by Sonangol for the design and construction of a new 200,000-bbl/d petroleum refinery in Lobito, Angola. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide services encompassing the project management…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) announced that the newly founded joint venture Evonik Vland Biotech, based in Binzhou, China, commenced operations on January 1, 2024. The two parent companies, Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech, want to jointly expand the…
Schneider Electric SE (Paris) announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing…
Black & Veatch (Overland Park, Kan.) will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia. The development study is an engineering services agreement between Australian-owned natural hydrogen company H2EX Limited, a world leader in exploring naturally…
Trinseo (Berwyn, Pa.) announced that it has commenced a sale process for its 50% ownership in Americas Styrenics LLC (AmSty), a joint venture (JV) with Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP (CPChem; The Woodlands, Tex.). As part of its transformation strategy,…
EuroChem Group (Zug, Switzerland) has opened its new phosphate fertilizer production facility in Serra do Salitre, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. With a total project investment of nearly $1 billion, the new phosphate mine and plant complex was constructed in…
Linde Engineering (Pullach, Germany) has signed a contract for the engineering and procurement of an air separation unit (ASU) and a nitrogen wash unit (NWU) for a urea plant in Karratha, Western Australia. Perdaman Industries is making an investment of…
Pearl Group (Formerly known as Bayer Pearl and Pearl Covestro; Dubai), a global specialist in polyurethane (PU), has significantly enhanced its operational footprint and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, doubling its production capacity in the Kingdom and significantly expanding its ability…