SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, welcomed Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to its Plastic Energy advanced recycling unit and the SABIC-owned hydrotreater unit. The visit formed part of a broader working visit of the Queen to the Chemelot industrial site in Geleen, the Netherlands, to understand the efforts taking place on site in the field of circularity... [Read More]

ANDRITZ has announced it is introducing a comprehensive portfolio of automation and digitalisation solutions for the feed industry under its Metris digital platform. The platform is continuously evolving and is universally compatible, and supports operational efficiency, resilience, readiness and sustainability, according to the company. It aims to allow for fully autonomous... [Read More]

Canada’s Thordon Bearings is playing a vital role in providing water to arid regions, with the installation of axial shaft seals and filtration systems to the world’s largest irrigation project in India. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) in Telangana, India, has been constructed in a region characterised by water scarcity, aiming to efficiently utilise... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $358 million (€327 million) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Texas to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion (€45 billion) investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure... [Read More]

Dongducheon Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) is one of the largest CCPPs in South Korea having a power production capacity of 1,716MW (858MW with two units). The plant consists of four gas turbines and two steam turbines and generators supplied by MHI (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) and the six BFW pumps supplied by Hyosung Goodsprings. Ever since the commissioning stage... [Read More]

Emerson has released the Rosemount™ 9195 Wedge Flow Meter - a fully integrated solution consisting of a wedge primary sensor element, supporting components, and a selectable Rosemount pressure transmitter. The new meter’s unique flexible design is ideal for measuring process fluids with a wide range of demanding characteristics in various heavy industry applications,... [Read More]

In the UK biogas industry, where numerous plants are failing, customers and suppliers must put an end to the blame-game and start working together. According to a long-established manufacturer of pumps and mixers for biogas/AD digesters, failing plants are a bad hangover in the UK for customers who were mis-sold equipment that was never going to be suitable for feedstocks... [Read More]

Topsoe has released its financial results for 2023 which revealed record revenue and earnings, combined with an all-time high in investments in technologies and solutions that support the energy transition. Revenue increased by 38% to DKK 9,416 million driven mainly by a strong demand for Topsoe catalysts especially in EMEA and North America and strong market growth in... [Read More]

Kent has been awarded a five-year global commissioning framework agreement by bp.   Under the agreement, Kent’s specialists will be fully integrated within bp’s commissioning and completions management team, ensuring a standardised approach across all projects and business units globally. This strategic approach will embed a commissioning readiness culture,... [Read More]

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) has developed Perlast® G77X – a perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) sealing material combining high temperature performance with exceptional low compression set. Perlast® G77X has been engineered for long term performance and durability in a range of critical applications, including chemical processing, aerospace, and in mechanical seals.... [Read More]

StocExpo, the world-leading event for the tank storage and energy infrastructure industry, will return to the Rotterdam Ahoy with another jam-packed exhibition. So far, big names from over 25 countries are set to exhibit at the Dutch event that runs from 12 to 13 March. These include TRAPIL, a leader in hydrocarbon transport, world loading arm specialists Kanon, design... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $64.8 million (€60 million) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Oklahoma to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion (€46 billion) investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure... [Read More]

ACME Group and IHI Corporation, a Japanese integrated heavy industry group, have signed an offtake term sheet for supply of green ammonia. The term sheet was signed by Shri Manoj Upadhyay, founder and chairman of Acme Group and Shri Hiroshi Ide, president and CEO of IHI Corporation. The green hydrogen and ammonia project at Gopalpur, Odisha, is being developed by ACME... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $53 million (€61 million) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Arkansas to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion (€46 billion) investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure... [Read More]