Solvay (Brussels, Belgium; www.solvay.com) is accelerating its global circularity efforts by converting its highly dispersible silica (HDS) production in Asia to circular raw materials. As of 2026, Solvay plants in Qingdao (China) and Gunsan (South Korea) will adopt ISCC+ (International…
In the first week of September, Petrobras' (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; www.petrobras.com.br) Henrique Lage Refinery (Revap), in São José dos Campos (SP), conducted tests for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the co-processing of vegetable oil mixed with…
Symrise AG (Holzminden, Germany) has announced expansion plans at its Berric site in France, which will enable the launch of new chicken powder products. A new spray-drying tower, operational from mid-2026, will expand Symrise’s production capacity and portfolio. The company already…
Aquatech (Canonsburg, Pa.) has acquired Koch Technology Solutions' (KTS) direct lithium extraction (DLE) business, integrating the Li-Pro Lithium Selective Sorption (LSS) technology and extensive Li-Pro IP portfolio into the PEARL™ process technology platform. The acquisition of KTS' Li-Pro LSS technology…
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. (NSHD; Tokyo) has announced that its Norwegian subsidiary, Nippon Gases Norway, under its European operating company Nippon Gases Euro-Holding S.L.U. (Madrid, Spain), will construct a new air separation plant at the Viganeset industrial area in Hjelmeland…
As key commercialization partner, KBR, Inc. (Houston) is continuing its support of Australian biotech innovator, Samsara Eco (Sydney, Australia), with the official opening of its first plant, which opened earlier this month in Jerrabomberra, regional Australia. The new headquarters and…
Thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaA (Dortmund, Germany) and nonprofit well:fair have agreed on a two-year partnership contributing to projects focusing on access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in East Africa. thyssenkrupp nucera, a global leader in electrolysis…
INEOS Inovyn (London, U.K.; www.ineos.com) announced today that is has mothballed its chloromethane production facility in Tavaux, France. The decision reflects persistently weak market demand, regulatory challenges and increased operational and energy costs. To help mitigate any impact to customers,…
Veolia S.A. (Paris, France) announces the signing of an agreement between the consortium comprising Veolia, Marafiq, and Lamar, and SATORP (a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies Refining and Petrochemical Company) to implement a major project for recycling water…
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. announced that it will expand production capacity for high-tenacity recycled polyester filament yarn used in industrial applications such as tire cords, reinforcements for rubber products and seat belts. The expansion at Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited (TPL),…