Reactors
BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs
With the bacterium Basfia succiniciproducens, BASF would like to transform sugar and carbon dioxide into fumaric acid, an important intermediate for chemical production.
Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium
Borealis announced the installation of a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium.
Neste completes major turnaround at Porvoo refinery
The nearly 400-MM euro turnaround of Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland has been successfully completed, and crude oil processing and renewable and circular raw materials processing has begun operations.
Trillium Renewable Chemicals selects INEOS Green Lake for world's first demo plant for sustainable acrylonitrile production
Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced the selection of INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility in Port Lavaca, Texas to establish the world’s first demonstration plant for converting plant-based glycerol into acrylonitrile.
Next Wave Energy starts up world's first standalone alkylation complex
Next Wave Energy Partners selected Elessent Clean Technologies, Inc. (Elessent) in 2019 to provide STRATCO® alkylation technology at the world’s first stand-alone alkylation complex.
Aspentech announces new and expanded capabilities in latest version of aspenONE
Aspen Technology, Inc. introduced new and expanded capabilities now available in aspenONE®, helping customers achieve new levels of operational excellence with expanded Industrial AI throughout the portfolio, additional integration of industrial data management across solutions, and advancements in planning and scheduling capabilities.
Verbio commences biorefinery conversion project in Indiana (U.S.)
Verbio has begun converting its South Bend ethanol plant into a cutting-edge biorefinery. With a groundbreaking ceremony, Verbio aims to integrate renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioethanol production through innovative methods.
A multi-objective optimization study for an integrated oil refinery-petrochemical plant—Part 1
The study of the ideal integration of an oil refinery and an ethylene production facility has regained interest due to the rising costs of crude oil and its derivatives. This study proposes a multi-objective optimization approach that maximizes the net profit and production of ethylene and propylene in an integrated plant.
GAIL to invest $6 B in new ethane cracker in India
GAIL India plans to invest $6 B in a new 1.5-MMtpy ethane cracking unit in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Why poultry fat is emerging as a solution for the renewable energy industry’s increasing need for diverse biofuel feedstocks
Throughout the past decade, biofuels production has significantly increased. Some of the largest growth in the sector has been with fuels that rely on lipids, such as vegetable oils and animal fats, as feedstock. This includes biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- INEOS, Royal Wagenborg launch the first European-built offshore CO2 carrier for carbon capture and storage 5/14
- Ayuda en Acción, Indorama Ventures and IMG Group launch major recycling partnership to tackle waste crisis in Mali 5/14
- Syensqo expands Ryton PPS compounding capabilities in the U.S. 5/14
- ClearSign Technologies receives another engineering order for low-emissions flare burner 5/14
- Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery cancels June maintenance at gasoline unit 5/14
- Russian seaborne diesel exports fell in April 5/14
