Environment
Agilyx launches Plastyx Ltd. to source and supply feedstock for the European advanced plastic recycling industry
Agilyx ASA announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe's leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will serve as Chairman.
Kurita America launches DReeM BL Plus
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading global providers of industrial water treatment solutions, has introduced DReeM BL Plus. As a blend of the award-winning DReeM Polymer™, DReeM™ BL Plus has the same unique polymer chemistry to maximize heat transfer and, should it be needed, remove scale in boilers.
Braskem Siam partners with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to use ethanol to produce bio-ethylene/polyethylene
Braskem Siam and Braskem signed a Letter of Intent with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to supply agricultural-based ethanol for the production of bio-ethylene and bio-based polyethylene
Wison Engineering signs FEED contract with WasteFuel for Ankara Green Methanol project in Turkey
The ITC-WasteFuel project plans to utilize biogas generated from the waste treatment facilities of ITC in Ankara to produce green methanol. This marks Turkey's first biogas-to-methanol project.
Nippon Steel obtains new certifications for pipes/tubes used in the chemical industry
To meet its customers’ need to promote carbon neutrality, Nippon Steel Corporation has obtained five SuMPO EPD certifications based on the SuMPO Environmental Labeling Program by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization, for its steel pipes and tubes used in the chemical industry and for boilers.
Fire extinguished at Phillips 66's Los Angeles refinery (U.S.)
A small fire broke out at Phillips 66's 139,000-bpd refinery in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, the company said. "The source of the fire was quickly isolated and extinguished," a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Saudi Aramco launches first direct air capture test unit
Saudi oil giant Aramco has launched a pilot direct air capture (DAC) unit able to remove 12 tpy of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for Elyse Energy’s biomass-to-SAF project in France
BioTfueL® technology has been selected for the BioTJet project by Elyse Energy and its partners (Axens, Avril, IFPEN). This project will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from end-of-life wood waste & local forestry residues with the addition of green hydrogen.
Alfa Laval secures first contract for ammonia fuel supply system, a milestone in maritime decarbonization
Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, which will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.
Rialti introduces PP compounds containing PCR and PIR content
Rialti, a leading European polypropylene compounder and recycler, is launching new compound grades containing both post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.
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