Sulzer Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) has announced its participation in the Swiss Association for the Decarbonization of Industry (VZDI) methane pyrolysis project. VZDI inaugurated a unique methane pyrolysis plant at the production site of V-ZUG, a VSDI member and market leader in household…
Moeve (formerly Cepsa; Madrid, Spain) and Honeywell International, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) announced an expanded collaboration to scale up production technologies of bio-based Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB), the raw material for making LAS (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate), the main surfactant in the production…
Saipem S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese, Italy) has been awarded two new contracts by Dangote Fertilizer, Africa’s leading fertilizer producer, for technical know-how & licensing for the realization of six urea units, four in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia, and the…
From fertilizer and petroleum to textiles and plastics, production of vital commodities around the world relies on the use of anhydrous ammonia. Operators of chemical plants and petroleum refineries are well acquainted with both the handling hazards of the compound…
This company recently completed the largest Double Planetary Mixer in its U.S. history, a Model DPM-750 capable of mixing up to 750 gal per batch and engineered with safety features for a Class I, Div. 1, Group D hazardous environment.…
Low-carbon ammonia is an attractive driver for decarbonization of many product chains. Here are some practical insights from a legacy plant that was updated for cleaner ammonia production Ammonia production is under growing scrutiny as decarbonization becomes a global imperative.…
Understanding how particle size affects flow properties helps ensure reliable flow of materials between process steps Many industries utilize dry solid materials and powders (collectively referred to as bulk solids in this article) for producing and manufacturing products. It is…
All-in-one monitor, data-logger and converter for flow sensors The IFQ Monitor 2 (photo) is a user-friendly monitor, advanced data-logger and converter for this company’s flow sensors. The IFQ Monitor 2 ensures accurate liquid-flow measurement in open-water and full-pipe applications, providing…
The ability to forecast costs, align budgets and maintain control throughout the lifecycle of a project can mean the difference between delivering value and facing costly overruns In asset-intensive industries, such as energy, chemicals, power and infrastructure, the balance between…
Plant Watch Mitsubishi Gas Chemical builds new electronic materials plant in Thailand November 11, 2025 — Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC; Tokyo; www.mgc.co.jp) completed construction of a new plant expansion at MGC Electrotechno (Thailand) Co. (ETT), a subsidiary dedicated to…