Whether 20 or 40 ft, ISO containers have the advantage of being standardized, easy to stack, statically self-sufficient and are available with effective sound insulation. This company now combines these features with its blower and compressor technology (photo). The high…
The new ARA H2S single-gas detector (photo) is designed to protect users from toxic levels of exposure to hydrogen sulfide. Classed as an item of personal protective equipment (PPE), the ARA H2S is completely maintenance-free and offers continuous monitoring of…
Specialty chemical company Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) today announced that it will construct its first Chinese production facility for its successful Exolit OP flame retardants at its existing site in Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong Province. By establishing local production capacity,…
Cummins Inc. (Indianapolis, Ind.) and China Petrochemical Corp. (Sinopec Group) announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) — Cummins Enze (Guangdong) Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd (Cummins Enze). The JV will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for October 2021 (the most recent available) is once again higher than the previous month, continuing the upward trajectory of the index that has been observed for the past year.…
Perstorp (Malmö, Sweden; www.perstorp.com), the leading producer of trimethylolpropane (TMP), has ramped up the capacity to meet growing demand from the European market. TMP is used to enhance the properties of numerous materials. Common applications include the use in saturated…
Metso Outotec Corp. (Helsinki, Finland) has signed an agreement with Li-Cycle North America Hub Inc. for the supply of manganese, cobalt, and nickel solvent extraction technology for a battery recycling plant to be built in Rochester, New York, United States.…
Vertellus (Indianapolis, Ind.) announced the acquisition of Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, a global manufacturer and supplier of unique specialty ingredients and nature-based products. With this acquisition, Vertellus expands its offering of environmentally friendly ingredients and serves a growing global base of…
OMV AG (Vienna, Austria) has taken the final investment decision to build a chemical recycling demo plant, based on its proprietary ReOil technology. With this, OMV is taking the next step toward an industrial-scale plant planned for 2026. The patented…
EPC and turnkey project management company, Nuberg EPC (New Delhi, India) has been awarded Uzbekistan Hydrogen Peroxide JV LLC's contract for technology, engineering, and construction of 85-ton/d 50% chemical grade H2O2) Hydrogen Peroxide plant project in Navoi region, Uzbekistan. Nuberg…