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Syensqo ends production of C6O4, its last fluorosurfactant, at Italian site
Syensqo S.A. (Brussels) announced the end of production of C6O4, the last fluorosurfactant used in the manufacture of certain fluoropolymers at its Spinetta Marengo site (Italy). With this step, the company delivers on the innovation commitment it announced in 2022 to phase out…
ENEOS completes acquisition of TPC Group, creating one of the world’s largest butadiene producers
ENEOS Holdings, Inc.’s (Tokyo) ownership of TPC Group Inc. (Houston), North America’s largest independent processor of C4 hydrocarbons used in the production of synthetic rubber, fuels, lubricant additives, plastics and surfactants, will create one of the world’s largest butadiene production…
This coarse-particle flotation technology can extract more value from ore
The Sampo™ Cell represents a breakthrough in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of their operations. Traditional flotation circuits typically require extensive grinding…
PETKIM selects Univation’s process technology for polyethylene complex in Türkiye
Univation Technologies, LLC (Houston) announced that PETKIM PETROKIMYA HOLDING A.S. (Aliaga-Izmir, Türkiye) has selected Univation’s UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology for a planned polyethylene production complex expected to be located in Aliaga-Izmir, Türkiye. The selection of the UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology…
Choosing Pyrolysis Models: Start with the Engineering Decision
The guidance offered here provides a practical route from feedstock and operating regime to validation, energy use and process decisions A pyrolysis model is useful only when it helps an engineer make a real decision. That decision may involve selecting…
PETRONAS, TotalEnergies, Mitsui sign JV agreement for Malaysian CO2 storage
PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (PETRONAS; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), TotalEnergies EP CCS Malaysia (TotalEnergies; Courbevoie, France) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui; Tokyo, Japan) have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA)…
Texas A&M to build automated foundry facility for metal-alloy discovery
New metals and alloys are critical to improving areas such as energy, aerospace, defense and healthcare. But the rate of discovery remains too slow to meet industry needs. A $2 million grant to Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas)’s Department…
Five Common Mistakes Companies Make When Selecting Air-Pollution Control Equipment
Every year, manufacturers across the chemical, plastics, coatings, food processing and metal finishing industries face the same deadline pressure. A permit renewal is coming due, a new rule is taking effect, or an inspector has flagged an existing system as…
New carbon black grade designed for engineered-plastics applications
PRINTEX® chroma 450 BEADS represent a high-jetness carbon black product line designed for engineered plastics. PRINTEX® chroma 450 BEADS deliver an excellent balance of jetness and surface smoothness. The material, which has E.U. food-contact approval, is produced at Orion’s ISCC…
Economic Indicators: November 2026
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for August 2026 (most recent available) once again rose slightly compared to the previous month’s value. The uptick for August makes 11 consecutive months of increases in the CEPCI. All…