Global Bioenergies (Evry, France) has announced the launch of its second cosmetic ingredient, Isonaturane 16, a year after launching Isonaturane 12 at In-Cosmetics Paris. Isonaturane 12 is the natural version of isododecane, a twelve-carbon molecule obtained by assembling three naturally sourced…
HIF Global (Houston) and Idemitsu Kosan Co. (Tokyo) announced a strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate the production of carbon neutral eFuels. The HIF-Idemitsu strategic cooperation will focus on purchase of eFuels by Idemitsu from HIF eFuels facilities worldwide, co-investments in…
Brooge Energy Ltd., an infrastructure provider, announced that the technical study of its Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plant conducted by thyssenkrupp Uhde has been completed and delivered. On September 21, 2022, Brooge Energy announced that it engaged thyssenkrupp to…
Kuraray Co. (Tokyo) is partnering with PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC; Bangkok, Thailand) and Sumitomo Corp. (Tokyo) to open a manufacturing plant under the name of Kuraray GC Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. and Kuraray Advanced Chemicals (Thailand) Limited. This manufacturing plant…
KBR, Inc. (Houston) announced today it has been named the primary integrated project management contractor across BP's global hydrogen project portfolio. KBR will utilize the collaborative work practices and experience of its Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT). The IPMT will…
Saint-Gobain (Courbevoie, France) has announced the start of 100% decarbonized production of plasterboard at its Fredrikstad plant in Norway. The decarbonization of the manufacturing process was made possible by switching from natural gas to hydroelectric power, thus avoiding 23,000 tons…
Air Products (Lehigh Valley, Pa.) announced it will build, own, and operate two nitrogen plants in Penang’s Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and Batu Kawan Industrial Park. The company will also further extend its pipeline network in both areas. This…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) is selling its site in Lülsdorf (Germany) and the associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling (Germany) to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG, Luxembourg). The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Lülsdorf is…
Carbios (St-Beauzire, France) is geared up for the global commercialization of its PET (polyethylene terephthalate) biorecycling technology. The successful ongoing operations in its demonstration unit in Clermont-Ferrand and the advanced engineering study for its first commercial plant (due to be…
Versalis S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese), Eni’s chemical company and 36% shareholder of Novamont, and Mater-Bi, a subsidiary of Investitori Associati II and NB Renaissance, shareholder of Novamont’s remaining 64%, announce exclusive negotiations to finalize the acquisition by Versalis of Novamont’s…