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Diaphragm pump manufacturer LEWA has significantly improved the performance of its LEWA ecoflow LDH Boxer (LDHB) process pump by20%, enabling operators to improve efficiency.
The upgrade allows users to boost performance without resizing equipment or increasing system costs.
For example, at a flow rate of 2,200 l/h, the maximum discharge pressure rises from 622 bar to 746 bar. Alternatively,…
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Honeywell has announced a new collaboration with Dangote to deliver process technologies and catalysts for a major petrochemical expansion project.
The partnership will support production of plastics and detergents, strengthening regional energy security and enabling more efficient chemical processing.
This development highlights continued investment in high performance fluid handling and…
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Up to 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles could be created under plans for the UK’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen facility.
The £120 million (€138 million) proposal, brought forward by Hydrogen TE (Manston) Ltd and the first of its kind, has been submitted as part of a full planning application for a site at Manston, Kent. The development would process around 44,000…
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Armstrong Industrial has formalised a strategic partnership with Hystar, the Norwegian developer and manufacturer of ultra-efficient PEM stacks, to deliver integrated and modular hydrogen production plants ranging from 1 MW to 20 MW with larger options available.
The collaboration combines Hystar’s high-efficiency proton exchange membrane (PEM) stack technology with Armstrong Industrial’s…
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Pipelines
Kent has been awarded a contract by MorGen Energy to deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) services for their West Wales 20MW green hydrogen plant located at Milford Haven.
The development is among the first electrolytic hydrogen projects in the UK to secure a production contract under the UK Government's Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM), through the Low…
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Pumps
When it comes to dosing different fertilisers, Valencia-based Maquienvas was dissatisfied with electromagnetic and mass flowmeters, which struggled with abrasive, corrosive and organic fluids.
The company turned to NETZSCH, who recommended PERIPRO® peristaltic pumps specifically for this challenging application.
The compact hose pumps integrate easily into the filling machine and deliver…
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In the petrochemical field, FlowCore Industries has launched its next generation magnetic drive pump series, engineered for aggressive and high temperature media.
The new design improves energy efficiency by 12% through reduced internal friction and enhanced impeller geometry.
Built with corrosion resistant alloys and leak free containment, the pumps aim to support operators seeking lower…
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Pipelines
Neste has successfully commissioned its new upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.
This €111 million investment marks a major milestone in the scale-up of chemical recycling, enabling the production of high-quality feedstock for the plastics and chemicals industry. With an annual capacity to process up to 150,000 tons of liquefied waste…
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Clariant has announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe's largest independent research organisations.
The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant's pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular…
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Hundreds of employees have been informed that their jobs are at risk at ExxonMobil’s Fife facility, as the petrochemical giant prepares to shut down part of the site.
The company has confirmed that the Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) at Mossmorran will close in February, ending more than 40 years of ethylene production. ExxonMobil said it would begin a full consultation process with staff ahead of…
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Pipelines
Clariant has announced remarkable results from its Climate Campaign for nitrous oxide abatement at Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited's (GNFC) facility in Gujarat, India.
The installation of Clariant's EnviCat N2O-S catalyst has shown outstanding performance since October 2024, with monitoring data demonstrating significant reduction in N2O emissions equivalent to 44,000…
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Pipelines
Nitrogen pump manufacturer Prior Power Solutions has broken into the fast-growing South American oil and gas market.
The Great Yarmouth, Norfolk-based company, which was formed over four decades ago, has exported one of its 180k nitrogen pumps to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
The pump is the latest product to be included in Prior Power Solutions’ rental fleet, a division of the business set up in…
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The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey.
The survey, which is distributed to the Association’s extensive membership, contains responses from manufacturers and distributors, as well as transport and logistics companies from across the UK’s chemical supply chain.
The second-quarter results for 2025 indicate cautious optimism…
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Pumps
Two stainless-steel Blueline Borger pumps with double-acting mechanical seals have been put into operation by a chemical company for conveying Tristyrylphenol.
Utilised to enhance the penetration and spread of the active ingredient in pesticide formulations, the Tristyrylphenol is transferred by the duo of Borger pumps from arriving tanker trucks to storage tanks.
Handling viscosities of 65 to…
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Pipelines
LyondellBasell announced an investment to expand propylene production capacity at its Channelview Complex near Houston.
Groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with a projected startup in late 2028.
The unit will have an annual propylene production capacity of approximately 400 thousand metric tons, employ 750 people during peak construction and…
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Dow Chemical will shut down three chemical plants in Europe and cut around 800 jobs in response to structural challenges in the region, the chemicals company said.
The company said the shutdowns will remove higher-cost, energy-intensive portions of Dow's portfolio in Europe.
Global chemical companies are feeling the pressure to reassess strategies, with the European Union's increasing…
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Sabic has announced the closure of its petrochemical site in north-east England.
The Saudi Arabian firm, one of the world's largest petrochemical manufacturers, will shut its Olefins 6 cracker plant in Wilton, Teesside, after 46 years of it operating.
The exact number of job losses is not yet known but the firm currently employs 330 people at the site, the BBC reported.
Sabic said its decision…
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Pipelines
Nationwide Boiler Inc. has highlighted its 150,000 pph High-Pressure Saturated Steam Boiler and the 110,000 pph High-Pressure Superheated Steam Boiler.
These watertube boilers are engineered to meet the demanding needs of the chemical processing facilities, all while meeting stringent emissions and efficiency standards.
The 150,000 pph Saturated Steam Boiler delivers an exceptional…
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