The Eclipse Foundation (Brussels, Belgium; www.eclipse.org) one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, in collaboration with the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group (sparkplug.eclipse.org) recently announced that the Sparkplug® 3.0 specification has been published as an International Standard. This publication is the…
Yara International ASA (Oslo, Norway) has announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a thorough analysis of its operations, considering market dynamics,…
Sulzer Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) announced that its mass transfer technologies are being leveraged by Messer Group GmbH (Bad Soden, Germany) , the world's largest privately owned industrial gas specialist, in collaboration with a manufacturer of inorganic chemicals to enable innovative…
Lummus Technology (Houston) and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed licensing and engineering agreements for green polypropylene plants in the U.S. The first plant, scheduled for completion in 2027, will produce 400,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr)…
Petrobras (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) has announced that the Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has successfully processed 100% soybean oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit at the Refinery. This milestone was made possible through innovative technology developed by the…
Industrial electrification is driving major value creation opportunities for industrial companies across the value chain. Transform Materials, a sustainable chemical company that uses microwave plasma technology to convert hydrocarbons and natural gas into acetylene and hydrogen, has made significant progress…
LyondellBasell (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) announced that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has selected LyondellBasell’s Hostalen “Advanced Cascade Process” (Hostalen ACP) technology for a new 200,000-ton/year high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant. The new facility will be built in Panipat, India. “This…
JIOS Aerogel (JIOS; Singapore) announced the opening of its advanced manufacturing plant in Pioneer, Singapore, in a ceremony attended by investors, suppliers and partners. The establishment of this facility represents a pivotal component of JIOS’ ongoing investment strategy, which is…
Black & Veatch (Overland Park, Kan.) has conducted a feasibility study for Augustus Global Investment (AGI) on the generation of green hydrogen in Indonesia. The project envisions green hydrogen production using electrolyzers powered by grid-supplied renewable energy. Black & Veatch…
KBR, Inc. (Houston) announced that it has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FFED) contract by Fidelis New Energy for Project Fyrkat, a liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) receiving terminal at the Port of Aalborg, Denmark. Under the terms of the…