Emerson will give automation technologies, software and analytics from its Plantweb™ digital ecosystem for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project on the Texas Gulf Coast. The total installed cost of the project is expected to be $8.5 billion (€7.9 billion) and is a joint venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and an indirect subsidiary of QatarEnergy. Operations... [Read More]

ABB will provide front-end design services for automation, electrical and advanced digital solutions at Cerilon’s first gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility. The site in North Dakota will produce up to 24,000 barrels (3.8 million litres) per day of high-performance synthetic energy products including ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD), naphtha and lubricant base oils from natural... [Read More]

Aramco has reported a record $161 billion (€150 billion) profit for last year, the largest annual profit recorded by an oil and gas company. The largely Saudi state-owned company’s profits rose by 46% year on year and it made more than the recent bumper results reported by Shell, BP, Exxon and Chevron combined. “Aramco delivered record financial performance in... [Read More]

Solenis and Diversey Holdings have entered into a merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion (€4.3 billion). Upon completion of the merger, Diversey will become a private company. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis is a leading manufacturer of speciality... [Read More]

According to leading pump and mixer manufacturer, Landia, there is support for the call by a water company boss for organisations to engage with the public more to address unfair criticisms. However, it believes that there are significant improvements that the industry could implement from within to change negative perceptions that people currently have of the water... [Read More]

Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has released its new SIHI Boost UltraPLUS dry-running vacuum pump. The new unit is designed to reduce cycle times for batch processes by up to 50% or more. “SIHI Boost UltraPLUS vacuum pumps raise the industry standard by delivering the fastest pump-down... [Read More]

Thames Water is to invest £1.6 billion (€1.8 billion) on its sewage treatment works and sewer networks over the next two years. This investment includes significant upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and sewerage networks to reduce storm discharges and pollution incidents. It will help Thames Water achieve its commitment to reduce the total annual duration... [Read More]

CORTEC, a manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has successfully completed field testing for its new remotely operated NX1 model hydraulic choke - a design that increases service life during harsh flowback operations and allows for easier field service. The NX1 choke offers a compact, 2-inch, 1502 choke layout and is an ideal option to control pressure and flow rates... [Read More]

China will dominate new petrochemical project starts in Asia, according to new analysis. The country is likely to start operations of 410 petrochemical projects from 2023 to 2027, according to GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest report, Petrochemicals New Build and Expansion Projects Analysis by Type, Development Stage, Key Countries, Region and Forecasts, 2023-2027, reveals... [Read More]

QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company marked the ground-breaking of the Golden Triangle Polymers Plant. This signalled the beginning of construction of the petrochemical facility in Orange County, Texas, US. The landmark event was attended by senior QatarEnergy executives as well as Bruce Chinn, the president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Mark Lashier,... [Read More]

The new Alfa Laval ThinkTop V20, the next generation of hygienic valve indication units, is driving digital transformation within the process industries. Moving valve position monitoring into the Industry 4.0 era delivers competitive advantage. With automation, digitalisation and real-time communication, the ThinkTop V20 raises the bar on process control, making it more... [Read More]

Sulzer advanced separation technology will enable end-of-life plastics recycling at Indaver’s first plastic depolymerisation plant under construction in Antwerp, Belgium. The new Plastics2Chemicals (P2C) plant will drive polymer circularity by using Sulzer separation technology to reclaim and purify 30,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year. The resulting pure chemical... [Read More]

The European Commission has adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which was initially introduced in March 2020. It is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s agenda for sustainable growth. The transition to a circular economy is expected to support the efficient use of natural resources and create sustainable growth and jobs.... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $256 million (€239 million) to New York from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support New York communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured... [Read More]

Can you introduce yourself as well as explain to our readers what FTC does? Houston-based Filtration Technology Corporation (FTC) has an impressive history of developing and delivering innovative filtration and separation products and solutions since 1987. FTC’s extensive line of proprietary and industry standard products covers liquid-solids filtration, liquid-liquid... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $26.2 million (€24.6 million) to Oregon from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Oregon communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and... [Read More]