As regulatory activity surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increases, there is a need to minimize the generation of fluorinated byproduct streams in the production of industrial processes. Some fluoropolymers — used extensively in industrial and consumer products, including pipes,…
Last fall, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $7 billion in funding to launch seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs across the nation. Among those selected was the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2). Following the funding announcement, extensive efforts have been…
On the heels of several technology breakthroughs in 2024, Phil Garcia, vice president of commercialization at synthetic biology specialist Cemvita (Houston), discusses what’s next for the company. Cemvita operates an integrated laboratory and pilot facility in Houston converting carbon waste…
Solid-oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) and solid-oxide fuel-cell (SOFC) technologies are poised to change the face of power generation and hydrogen production. SOEC offers intrinsically higher efficiencies than other electrolysis technologies, such as alkaline, polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) or anion-exchange membrane…
The rapidly increasing demand for clean energy sources makes hydrogen a key element in the energy transition. Its ability to store and transport energy in large quantities makes it particularly attractive to industries looking for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.…
Optimize 2024, presented by Aspen Technology, Inc. (AspenTech; Bedford, Mass.) on April 29 -May 3 in Houston, featured a keynote panel on May 1 entitled Navigating Net Zero: Unleashing Advanced Technology and Collaborative Partnerships. This event brought together sustainability leaders…
In this exclusive interview, ExxonMobil's Mark Klewpatinond and Zeeco's Eric Pratchard discuss the company's recent strategic alliance surrounding the development and commercialization of an advanced new class of hydrogen-fired burners As many companies in the chemical process industries (CPI) are…
The following questions and answers come from a conversation between Chemical Engineering magazine and Tathagata Basu, General Manager – Refining and Petrochemical at Honeywell Process Solutions (Houston, Texas; process.honeywell.com). The discussion revolves around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies…
Advanced laboratory software can open a path to high-quality, compliant chemical manufacturing Chemical manufacturing is critical for the economy and society, providing the key building blocks for the manufactured goods that make modern living possible. But chemical manufacturers face serious…
Editor's note: The following responses were provided by Matthew Rogers, the Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Lead at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA; www.cisa.gov), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov). The statements were provided in response…