Effective gas scrubbing solutions are essential for sustainable chemical manufacturing, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. GEA scrubbers are backed on decades of engineering that meets the highest standards of performance, reliability and flexibility, serving some of the most demanding applications…
JSR Corp. (Tokyo) announced that it entered into an agreement to transfer its bioprocess materials business to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, subject to closing conditions. The proposed transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of…
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Tokyo) has commenced commercial operation of its newly constructed plant in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam, to produce black pellets (BP), a type of biomass fuel. The plant is Vietnam’s first commercial-scale BP production facility, and with a…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has started up a new production line dedicated to dispersions for architectural coatings and construction materials at its facility in Dilovası, Türkiye. The expansion has significantly increased production capacity at the Dilovası site, allowing BASF to…
Genomatica (Geno; San Diego) announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Sojitz Corp. (Tokyo) to significantly accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Geno’s underlying proprietary technology. Sojitz has made a strategic financial investment to accelerate…
Givaudan (Zurich, Switzerland) announced the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art liquids production facility in Reading, Ohio, reinforcing its continued commitment to the North American region. The new site, which will complement the company’s existing facilities, represents an initial investment of…
Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria) is pleased to announce two major investments in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) production facilities at its site in Stenungsund, Sweden. Together, these projects will significantly increase capacity for insulation materials used in medium-, high- and extra-high voltage…
Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line fully operational in November. This expanded capacity strengthens Clariant's ability to meet growing demand for more sustainable flame-retardant solutions in…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle, in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (BASF Coatings).…
This white paper from International Process Plants (IPP) reveals how chemical and petrochemical executives are reducing capital costs, greatly accelerating time-to-market, and minimizing risk by acquiring quality secondhand facilities with verified operating histories. Using IPP’s Southeast Asia petrochemical complex as…