Medical membranes play a key role in certain aspects of healthcare and, with their range of applications now encompassing Covid-19 diagnostic tests, their importance is greater than ever. Most membranes used for diagnostics or liquid treatment are produced by means…
As part of a strategic partnership, BASF SE (Ludwigshafen) and Siemens Energy AG (Munich, both Germany) plan to accelerate commercial implementation of new technologies designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions. By combining BASF’s technological expertise with Siemens Energy’s innovative product…
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (Gothenburg, Sweden) and the French global tire manufacturer Michelin have today signed three definitive agreements that form the basis of the companies’ strategic partnership. The agreements regulate the terms for a jointly owned plant for the…
Honeywell announced that Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd. will use advanced reforming and aromatics technologies from Honeywell UOP (Des Plaines, Ill.) at its integrated petrochemical complex in Longkou, Shandong Province, China. UOP will provide a range of technology licenses, engineering…
INOX Air Products (INOXAP), Air Products’ India joint venture company, has announced that it has received a contract from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd. (AM/NS India) to set up its fifth cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU) at Hazira Plant. The…
Velocys plc (Harwell, U.K.; www.velocys.com) and Toyo Engineering Corp. (Chiba, Japan) signed a collaboration agreement to start the development of their commercial projects to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels in Japan. The agreement follows on from…
Bp plc (London, U.K.) has successfully completed an autonomous vehicle trial at its Lingen refinery in Germany, working with Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software. The trial was a world-first in the energy sector and the latest addition…
Celanese Corp. (Dallas, Tex.) announced that its Singapore subsidiary, Celanese Singapore Pte. Ltd., has recently extended its long-term contract with Linde Gas Singapore Pte. Ltd. for the supply of carbon monoxide to its Singapore acetyls chemical facility located on Jurong…
Hexion Inc. (Columbus, Ohio) announced that it is restarting operations at its Montenegro, Brazil manufacturing site to reflect improving market conditions and customer demand for wood adhesives in the region. “Following extensive retraining for our associates and taking all…
KBR, Inc. (Houston) announced today that a subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc. is proceeding with the next phase of the KBR Solid Acid Alkylation Technology (K-SAAT) project for its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. CVR Energy previously awarded a contract to…