Treating
Moleaer partners with Xylem to globally scale nanobubble technology for water treatment
In a move that affirms the next wave of innovation in water treatment, Moleaer is partnering with Xylem Inc. to scale its patented technology for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants worldwide.
thyssenkrupp Uhde delivers EnviNOx® technology to Covestro Baytown site
The advanced emissions control system plays a central role in Covestro’s Nitric Acid Unit Climate Initiative (NAUCI), equating to an annual abatement of approximately 154,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e).
Digital Exclusive: Monetizing stranded offgases from oil and gas facilities
The objective of this article is to explore various viable solutions to monetize the stranded offgases produced in upstream oil and gas production and processing facilities.
Petrobras doubles processing capacity at UPGN in Boaventura Energy Complex
The second module of the natural gas processing unit of the Boaventura Energy Complex, located in Itaboraí, has begun commercial operations. In addition to the first module, inaugurated last year, the unit's total processing capacity reaches 21 million m³/day.
Partners Group to invest in Gestcompost, the largest organic waste manager in Spain
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Gestcompost, the largest organic waste treatment manager in Spain.
Quaker Houghton completes its acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals and announces its acquisition of Natech
Quaker Houghton, a global industrial process fluids company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals, a supplier of surface treatment and plating solutions and services primarily for the automotive and other industrial applications, for ~$153 MM.
Kurita America to merge with Avista Technologies
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, has announced its pending merger with sister company, Avista Technologies, Inc. This merger will officially take effect on April 1, 2025.
A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases
The authors’ company has developed a gas expansion-based liquefaction processa using a proprietary machine called a compander. This article describes the newly developed process, including ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components.
Akselos expands structural performance software offering for hydrotreaters
Akselos announced the expansion of its structural performance software offering for hydrotreaters in the refining and petrochemicals sector globally.
Refinery/petrochemical makeup water treatment: A general guide for technical personnel—Part 3
A very important—and sometimes overlooked—unit operation within hydrocarbon processing facilities is makeup water treatment for steam generators and other processes. Many cases have been documented in which makeup system upsets have led to boiler tube failures that partially or completely shut down unit processes. The three parts of this article (August, September and October 2024) serve as a guide for those employees who may be on a steep learning curve when it comes to makeup system understanding.
- BASF launches the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability 9/9
- Worley awarded FEED contract for renewable diesel and aviation fuel project in Sweden 9/9
- U.S. tariffs worsen petrochemical sector challenges, executives warn 9/9
- Clariant to supply catalyst to SYPOX for world’s largest electric steam methane reformer 9/9
- Mitsubishi Chemical to adopt a "product traceability platform" to build a reliable chemical recycling supply chain 9/9
- Phillips 66 announces agreement to purchase remaining interest in WRB Refining LP for $1.4 B 9/9
