The growing need for energy-storage solutions for a gamut of applications from electronic devices to large-scale energy systems has spurred an increase in research for innovative technologies. Considerable attention is being given to new chemistries beyond the widely used lithium-ion…
The integration of Raman spectroscopy into "green" ammonia production represents a significant advancement in ensuring product quality and process efficiency In the quest for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial processes, the production of “green” ammonia has emerged as a critical…
Asahi Kasei Corp. (Tokyo) will supply its Aqualyzer-C3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The system will play an essential role in Central Finland’s hydrogen production and contribute to the region’s decarbonization efforts. Full…
Johnson Matthey plc (JM; London) is pleased to announce that the three methanol production trains of Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, were successfully commissioned over the course of…
Veolia S.A. (Paris) has been selected to design and deliver Brazil’s most advanced municipal wastewater-reuse system for industrial applications. The new Águas de Reúso de Vitória Water Reclamation Station (Vitória WRS) marks a major milestone in the country’s fight against…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL; Fujian, China) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. CATL has selected BASF as its…
Baker Hughes, Inc. (Houston) and Chart Industries, Inc. (Atlanta, Ga.) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to…
Johnson Matthey plc (JM; London) plans to open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine testing (H2ICE) facility. The new upgraded facility will be at JM's current Gothenburg site. Alongside the site’s existing diesel engine test cells (both heavy and light…
Hitachi Energy Ltd. (Zurich, Switzerland) and Air Products (Lehigh Valley, Pa.) successfully introduced HyFlex, its hydrogen-powered generator based on zero-emission fuel cell technology, marking its debut in the Netherlands. The event represents a significant step toward cleaner construction practices, underscoring…
Early planning, inventory readiness and supply-chain collaboration are critical for successful petroleum refinery turnarounds In the ever-evolving world of petroleum refinery operations, few events carry the scale, risk and financial weight of a plant turnaround. These scheduled shutdowns, designed for…