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Next-generation catalyst for propane dehydrogenation now available
CATOFIN 1000 is the latest generation of propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst, which builds upon the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series by delivering improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly…
Economic sentiment for chemical manufacturers improves despite higher costs, ACC says
Overall economic sentiment for U.S. chemical manufacturers rose in Q1 2026, with several indexes reaching their highest levels since the survey’s inception back in Q1 2023, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) latest Chemical Manufacturing Economic…
INEOS Enterprises to sell sulfur dioxide business to Ecovyst
INEOS Enterprises has agreed to sell its shares in INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulfur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst Inc. (Malvern, Pa.). INEOS Calabrian operates manufacturing sites in Port Neches, Texas, USA and Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Completion is expected…
Lummus ethanol-to-jet technology selected for milestone SAF project in India
Lummus Technology (Houston) announced GPS Renewables has selected its ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology for National Thermal Power Corporation's (NTPC) Project at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the first commercial license of Lummus' integrated ETJ technology, which offers a proven, reliable…
GEA launches meVap® family to electrify industrial heat and accelerate decarbonization
In industrial plants, the biggest climate gains are often hidden in plain sight. Behind every evaporation step, every distillation column and every crystallization line lies a constant demand for heat — and with it, a major opportunity to cut emissions.…
A labeling system designed for smaller production volumes
The new 152E HC wrap-around labeling system (photo) is well-suited for pharmaceutical contract packers. It handles a wide range of product formats while requiring only a minimal number of changeable parts. Many pharmaceutical requirements are already implemented as standard, including…
Electrochemical-redox process expands recycling potential for LFP batteries
Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries offer a compelling combination of performance characteristics for stationary energy storage, including improved safety and longevity, when compared to other lithium battery chemistries, such as nickel- and cobalt-based formulations. However, there are limited recycling pathways dedicated to…
Unique support boosts single-atom indium catalysis of CO2-to-methanol reaction
Synthesis of methanol from carbon dioxide is among the key goals for net-zero-CO2 production of chemicals and fuels. Previous investigation has suggested that indium oxide could serve as an effective catalyst for this reaction, but the structural details of the…
Molten-salt nuclear reactors take the next step toward industrial deployment
Over decades of experimentation, molten-salt nuclear reactors have been shown to deliver high-temperature heat and extremely efficient electricity at reduced pressures. However, these reactors have yet to make the leap into widespread industrial adoption. Terrestrial Energy Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.; www.terrestrialenergy.com)…
Chemical Engineering Business News: May 2026
Plant Watch Nouryon expands production capacity for colloidal silica in China April 13, 2026 — Nouryon (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.nouryon.com) is expanding production capacity for colloidal silica at its manufacturing site in Guangzhou, China to serve fast-growing segments like emissions-control…