Renewable hydrogen technology company Supercritical Solutions Ltd, (London) has signed a non-exclusive collaboration agreement with Shell Global Solutions International, B.V. as it advances its technology from an advanced out-of-laboratory prototype towards a pilot demonstration in the field. The agreement formalizes…
Stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu (Helsinki, Finland) and Norsk e-Fuel AS (Oslo, Norway) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together towards realizing a CO-to-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production plant to be located next to Outokumpu’s stainless steel mill…
Corteva Inc. (Indianapolis, Ind.) and bp plc (London) announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture (JV) that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like…
Syensqo S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) and Axens (Rueil-Malmaison, France) announced the launch of Argylium, a new company dedicated to developing and scaling-up commercial demonstration of advanced materials for solid-state batteries in Europe. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening Europe’s…
Moeve (Madrid, Spain) has signed a strategic agreement with Pretium Renovables to promote the development of renewable biomethane in Spain. The energy company has invested in this company, which specializes in developing biomethane projects, as a strategic partner to promote…
Several 2025 year-end reports and data releases paint a nuanced picture of the global chemical process industries (CPI) as we head into 2026. The complex picture reflects the diversity of industry sectors comprising the CPI, and the wide range of…
Cable manufacturer Prysmian S.p.A. (Milan, Italy) and Versalis S.p.A., Eni’s chemical company, have signed a strategic partnership to give new life to plastic cable scrap, through an innovative chemical recycling process, developing a dedicated supply chain. Following this agreement, Prysmian…
Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria) announced a strategic partnership with chemical-recycling technology company BlueAlp (Eindhoven, the Netherlands). The partnership will see Borealis transfer its majority share in Renasci, a chemical recycling company based in Ostend, Belgium, to BlueAlp, while acquiring a…
Plug Power Inc. (Latham, N.Y.) announced it has successfully installed a 5MW GenEco electrolyzer system for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s groundbreaking green hydrogen project. The Walvis Bay project plant, which officially opened in September, represents Africa’s first fully integrated commercial green…
NextChem (Maire; Milan, Italy; www.nextchem.com) inaugurated its new premises at MyReplast 30,000 square-meter upcycling plant in Bedizzole, Brescia, during a ceremony attended by local authorities and company top management. The new building includes meeting rooms and new offices, as well…