Kumho Mitsui Chemicals (KMCI) has enhanced its production process of Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) by utilizing the latest generation e-BiTAC v7 electrolyzer technology from thyssenkrupp nucera. The supplier of world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants designed and supplied a chlor-alkali…
Baker Hughes, Inc. (Houston) has agreed to acquire Continental Disc Corp. (CDC), a leading provider of safety-critical pressure management solutions, from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Incorporated in an all-cash transaction for approximately $540 million. Headquartered in Liberty, Missouri, CDC…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for April 2025 (most recent available) rose slightly compared to the previous month’s value. The final value for March 2025 was downwardly revised. The uptick in the April CEPCI was…
Enersur S.A. (Caballero, Paraguay) has selected Praj Industries Ltd. (Pune, India) for its next major project. Praj will support the development, assessment, and phased implementation of a fully integrated Biorefinery Project in Paraguay. The Biorefinery aims to produce, in addition…
Veolia (Paris, France) and Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium), via their subsidiary Resolest, a specialist in the recycling of industrial fluegas treatment residues, inaugurated a new unit increasing capacity of the Rosières-aux-Salines site in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54). In line with the momentum…
Agilyx ASA (Oslo, Norway) has executed an MOU with DerGrunePunkt, commonly known as GreenDot. Under the collaboration, GreenDot, which processes over 300,000 tons per year of lightweight packaging, would supply waste polystyrene feedstock to Agilyx´ Styrenyx plants for advanced recycling…
Tosoh Corp. (Tokyo) has announced its plan to increase the production capacity of its Skyprene chloroprene rubber (CR). The plan will see the company add a second CR production facility at its Nanyo Complex in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture to…
Sumitomo Chemical Co. (Tokyo, Japan) has successfully established a mass production technology for liquid crystal polymer (LCP) using a monomer derived from biomass-based materials. As a global leader in the LCP market, the Company will accelerate the development of a…
Zeon Corp. (Tokyo) has constructed a new research facility on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezawa Co., Ltd. in Japan to develop production processes for plant‐derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the development of biotechnology to produce butadiene and…
Honeywell International, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) announced the completion of its acquisition of Sundyne (Arvada, Colo.) from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $2.16 billion in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition of Sundyne—a leader in the design, manufacturing, and aftermarket support…