Innospec Inc. (Englewood, Colo.) announced that it has expanded production capacity for its proprietary Drag Reducing Agents (DRA) technology at its plant in Pleasanton, TX. DRAs have multiple benefits to pipeline operators. They not only improve the pipeline throughput, but…
Two leading development banks are promoting the electric car industry with an investment in a new plant in central Poland run by global chemicals and sustainable technologies group Johnson Matthey (London, U.K.). The joint financing comprises a €90 million loan…
Petrofac Ltd. (St. Helier, U.K.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with independent clean-energy specialist, Storegga Geotechnologies. The MOU builds new energy capability and capacity in the UK and represents a significant strategic step in Petrofac’s continued expansion into…
In terms of product purity, plant safety, and reliability, chemical manufacturers are operating in one of the most challenging industries. In order to keep production running as well as meeting the highest safety and hygiene standards, selection of the technologies…
Messer Group GmbH (Bad Soden, Germany) has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, where it will bring its extensive expertise in industrial gases to bear on the efficient and effective deployment of green hydrogen with partners across Europe. Stefan Messer,…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) will increase its alkoxylate capacity in Asia Pacific, with its latest investment in Jinshan, China. The company has acquired land, buildings and assets of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company, Ltd., China (SPC), related to alkoxylates production, adjoining…
Nouryon (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has announced plans to expand its production capacity for monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in Delfzijl, the Netherlands by the end of 2020. MCA is essential in the manufacture of many crop protection and home and personal care…
INEOS Styrolution (Frankfurt, Germany) and Recycling Technologies, a specialist plastic recycling technology provider announced the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) to further advance the development of recycling of polystyrene in Europe. Both companies share the same goals to…
National Grid Group PLC (London) is partnering with Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and Fluxys Belgium to build a first of its kind offline hydrogen test facility in the U.K., to understand how hydrogen gas could be used in the future…
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Waterford, N.Y.) outlined a series of steps to accelerate its global transition from commodity basics chemicals to specialty silicones – actions that will focus the company's strengths and expertise on advanced technologies. The steps include a…