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On-demand electric heat can reach near-flame temperatures

Electrification provides an avenue for industrial decarbonization, but many electric-heating options cannot handle the high temperatures and scale required for industrial use. Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS; Medford, Mass.; www.electrifiedthermal.com) has taken a new approach to industrial heating through its JouleHive…

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Promoting Safety on the Job: An Approach for Today

By providing comprehensive ongoing training solutions, promoting emergency preparedness and implementing proactive safety guidelines on a day-to-day basis, employers can set their staff up for success In 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA; Washington, D.C.; www.osha.gov) reported a…

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Isotope-enrichment process starts commercial production

Traditional isotope enrichment to separate radioactive atoms is highly capital intensive, and the supply chains for the materials are constrained, with the majority of enriching capability located in Russia. In a bid to expand isotope availability and lower costs, ASP…

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Next-generation encapsulation technology

Nucleic acid-based medications, such as mRNA vaccines, are opening up new therapeutic approaches. These active ingredients must be enclosed inside nanoparticles to ensure that they get to where they are needed inside the body’s cells. The Fraunhofer Institute for Production…

Lummus commercially launches renewable dimethyl ether technology

Lummus Technology (Houston) announced the commercial availability of CDDME, a new renewable dimethyl ether (DME) technology that is enhanced through catalytic distillation (CD). "Lummus has a leading market position and extensive commercial experience in ethers production, from small specialty applications…

LyondellBasell acquires 35% stake in Saudi Arabia’s NATPET

LyondellBasell (LYB; Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and Alujain Corporation (Alujain) announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) by LYB from Alujain. The joint venture is enabled by LYB Spheripol polypropylene (PP)…

Wacker acquires Pennsylvania-based biotechnology firm

Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) has acquired the manufacturing assets and know-how of U.S.-based Bio Med Sciences Inc. to expand its expertise and business in silicone-coated healthcare products. A corresponding purchase agreement was signed between WACKER and the Pennsylvania-based company.…

World’s first standalone alkylation complex reached completion at Next Wave Energy facility in Texas

Next Wave Energy Partners, LP (Next Wave) selected Elessent Clean Technologies, Inc. (Elessent) in 2019 to provide STRATCO alkylation technology at the world’s first stand-alone alkylation complex, which has now been completed. Situated in the heart of the Houston Ship…

Chart to provide hydrogen compression for Repsol hydrogen project in Portugal

Chart Industries has been chosen to supply its Howden hydrogen compression solutions to support Repsol’s €657 million expansion of its Sines industrial complex in Portugal. The expansion project is a strategic move towards achieving 100% recyclable high-value materials from two…

Lilly increases manufacturing investment to $9 Billion at newest Indiana site to boost API production

Eli Lilly and Co. (Indianapolis, Ind.) announced that it has more than doubled its investment in its Lebanon, Indiana, manufacturing site with a new $5.3 billion commitment, increasing the company's total investment in this site from $3.7 billion to $9…