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Ashland is expanding production capacity for bioresorbable polymers in Ireland
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (Wilmington, Del.) has announced a strategically significant expansion of its Viatel bioresorbable polymer manufacturing and research and development site at the National Science Park, home to a network of innovative organizations, in Mullingar, Ireland. The capital…
Plans underway for Swedish clean-hydrogen hub
Everfuel A/S is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karlstads Energi for a collaboration on developing a hydrogen hub in Karlstad, Sweden. The two parties plan to explore the commercial and technical feasibility of…
Mitsui Chemicals bolsters bio-based feedstock portfolio with investment in Apeiron Bioenergy
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo) announced its investment in Apeiron AgroCommodities Pte. Ltd., rebranded and known as Apeiron Bioenergy (Singapore) in June 2022. Apeiron Bioenergy is one of the largest collectors and sellers of used cooking oil in Southeast Asia and…
Yara and Northern Lights announce decarbonization milestone
Yara International ASA (Oslo, Norway) and Northern Lights have signed the world’s first commercial agreement on cross-border CO2 transport and storage. This is groundbreaking for the decarbonization of European heavy industry, opening the market for cross border CO2 transport and…
Electrolyzer manufacturer Ohmium announces collaboration with Shell
Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys PEM electrolyzers, is collaborating with Shell India to evaluate hydrogen applications, markets, and project opportunities in India and globally. As part of the collaboration, both parties have intent to…
Ube is raising polycarbonate diol production capacity at Thai subsidiary
UBE Corp. (Tokyo) announced that it has started third expansion of its production facilities for polycarbonate diol (PCD) at one of its local subsidiaries in Thailand, UBE Fine Chemicals (Asia) Co., Ltd., in order to meet rising demand in the…
Burner Technologies and Concepts: Meeting Emissions-Reduction Goals
To meet bold sustainability targets, new burner technologies and control configurations are being developed to help significantly reduce NOx emissions Many industry-leading businesses have set bold sustainability goals for emissions reduction and energy efficiency driven by factors such as climate…
Tower Doctor – Downcomer Unsealing: A Correct Diagnosis Brings a Correct Cure
Henry Kister shares lessons learned from troubleshooting distillation towers Following a distillation conference hosted by a simulation vendor, the delegates were transported by bus to a venue where the simulation vendor hosted a delicious barbecue. A gentleman sitting next to…
Rotary Drying: Developing a Process in a Test Setting
Testing not only illustrates proof of process and provides other critical assurances, but it also reveals the parameters necessary to reliably yield consistent results Drying is an integral tool in pretreating and finishing bulk solids, which helps producers to meet…
Selection Guide for Solids-Drying Systems
Information provided here offers a basic primer on the features and functions of dryer types, with a focus on fluidized-bed dryers, for moisture control in industrial operations The ability to control the moisture of solid materials while drying plays a…