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Invista completes nylon 6,6 capacity expansion in Shanghai
INVISTA (Wichita, Kan.) announced that INVISTA Nylon Chemicals (China) Co. has completed the expansion of its nylon 6,6 polymer site at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). The site expansion, at a total investment of 1.75 billion RMB ($240 million), has doubled the annual capacity of nylon 6,6 polymer to 400,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr). MORE |
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Hydro-Thermal leads in direct steam injection (DSI) heating and is renowned for precise temperature control, which is crucial in chemical processing. DSI water-heated jackets ensure uniform heat exchange, preventing hot spots and burn-ons and enhancing quality control. Discover how Hydro-Thermal helped a chemical manufacturer achieve precise jacketed reactor heating.
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Zymatic, Perstorp and RISE exploring enzyme-based treatment technology for water reuse
In a collaboration aimed at addressing the global challenge of water scarcity, Zymatic (Södertälje, Sweden), Perstorp AB (Malmö, Sweden), and Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) announced a partnership to implement an innovative enzyme-based solution for water reuse. This initiative, called EnZircle and funded by Vinnova, brings together industry-leading expertise from each organization, leveraging advanced biotechnological approaches to create sustainable water systems. MORE |
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Tube leak was found in Low Pressure (LP) Steam Evaporator at a combined cycle power plant in Oklahoma. This leak was suspected and proved to be Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) damage. This raised concerns about the HRSG design and water chemistry. HRST was hired to assess the HRSG design and assist in identifying areas that should be a priority for future inspections in relation to FAC risk.
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Aramco acquires majority share in Petro Rabigh refining and petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia
Aramco (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an additional stake of approximately 22.5% in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. (Petro Rabigh), the refining and petrochemical complex located on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s west coast, from Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million. Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical currently each own 37.5% of shares in Petro Rabigh. MORE
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Sika more than doubles capacity at its largest manufacturing plant in Indonesia
Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) has more than doubled the production capacity at the Bekasi plant, its biggest manufacturing facility in Indonesia. Located near the capital city Jakarta, this site specializes in the production of mortars, such as tiles adhesives and grouts, as well as wall and facade systems. MORE |
Honeywell and Repsol to collaborate on renewable fuel development
Honeywell International, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) and Repsol S.A. (Madrid, Spain) announced a collaboration to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell's technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids waste. MOREArcadium Lithium plc (Philadelphia, Pa.) announced it has acquired the lithium metal business of Li-Metal Corp. (Markham, Ont., Canada). The all-cash $11-million acquisition includes the intellectual property and physical assets related to lithium metal production, including a pilot production facility in Ontario, Canada. MORE |
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In this episode, our guests are Heather Turner and Jesus Atias, two leaders of Dow Chemical’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics business. Turner and Atias, the marketing director and product director for North America, respectively, for Circular and Renewable Solutions at Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, discuss the state of plastics recycling and relate their experiences fostering collaborations and partnerships surrounding plastics circularity. Listen here
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