Lummus Technology (Houston; www.lummustechnology.com), a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced two major technology awards from Fujian Eversun New Material Co., Ltd. Fujian Eversun has selected Lummus' Catofin technology for a new 900,000 metric tons per…
Regulations on what exactly “green” means, in force within the European Union (EU) since 2020, are important in driving the new hydrogen economy, said Robert Seiter of consultancy Ernst & Young WPG (Hall 11.0, Stand C57, Achema) at Monday morning’s…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for June 2022 (most recent available) edged higher than the previous month’s value, continuing the upward trend of the last 18 months, although at a slower pace. In June, small…
The American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) has published the 2022 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, a comprehensive profile of the U.S. chemistry industry and its contributions to the domestic and global economies. American chemistry…
Kensing, LLC (Kankakee, Ill.; www.kensingsolutions.com), a leading manufacturer of natural vitamin E, plant sterols, specialty esters and high-purity anionic surfactants, and a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement…
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting the authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate emissions from power plants has many concerned about the effects the decision will have on efforts to address climate change…
Plant Watch Johnson Matthey to build U.K. gigafactory for H2 fuel-cell components July 18, 2022 — Johnson Matthey plc (JM; London; www.matthey.com) is building an£80-million gigafactory at its existing site in Royston, U.K. to manufacture hydrogen fuel-cell components. The gigafactory…
On this edition of the Chemical Engineering Podcast, senior editor Scott Jenkins speaks with environmental policy expert Deborah Gordon, senior principal in the Climate Intelligence Program at RMI. Gordon heads the Oil and Gas Solutions Initiative at RMI, and is…
The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in June, following gains of 0.5% in May and 1.0% in April, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com). Chemical output was mixed across regions. The…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2022 (most recent available) is once again higher than the previous month’s value, continuing the string of monthly increases that has been observed since autumn 2020. In May…