The latest version of the OpreX™ Collaborative Information Server, a product in the OpreX Control and Safety Systems lineup, feature enhancements that strengthen its usability, multi-vendor integration capabilities, and overall system security, thereby increasing its operability as an integrated human…
This company has launched enhanced capabilities for its Safety Suite 2.0 software platform, providing broader visibility into portable gas detection device fleets for safety leaders in refineries, chemical plants, utilities and first-responder operations. By adding more historical data, enhanced dashboards…
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; www.epa.gov), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ; www.justice.gov), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP; dep.wv.gov) announced the first comprehensive federal settlement with a major PFAS manufacturer, Chemours (Wilmington, Del.;…
ACC’s (Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) mid-year assessment of economic conditions was published at the end of last week. Despite the significant disruptions to the global economy, the U.S. economy has remained broadly resilient heading into mid‑2026. While export demand for advantaged…
Hy2gen Nordic AS, a subsidiary of the global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen AG (Weisbaden, Germany; www.hy2gen.com), announced yesterday that its Albatros renewable hydrogen project has been selected for support under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), an E.U. financing instrument for…
With the AF1000 variable frequency drive (VFD), this company has introduced a cost-effective solution for basic drive applications across industries, including conveyor systems, pumps and fans. The VFD is fully integrated into the TwinCAT automation system via EtherCAT, providing the…
Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Mich.; www.dow.com) announced the advancement of a series of targeted investment projects totaling approximately $100 million by the end of 2027 to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. These investments reinforce the company’s commitment to…
Amogy Inc. (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and KOWA Company, Ltd. (KOWA) announced a partnership to bring ammonia cracking-based hydrogen supply solutions in Japan, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two companies in April 2026. Through the collaboration,…
Coperion Gmbh (Stuttgart, Germany) has received a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling technology. The letter confirms that the combination of Coperion twin screw…
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed an artificial photosynthesis system capable of producing solar fuels more stably by integrating a self-regulating chemical component directly into the electrolyzer itself. The new device doesn’t rely on a battery-powered control method, removing…