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Clariant to fight 1.4-B euro ethylene lawsuit from BASF
Swiss chemicals group Clariant said it will defend itself against a claim from German rival BASF seeking 1.4 billion euros ($1.44 billion) in damages over allegations that it broke competition law in the ethylene purchasing market.
Digital Exclusive: Automation and digital technologies' role in the energy transition-A discussion with Yokogawa
Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, Vice President and Executive Officer of the Systems Business Division, Digital Solutions Headquarters, Yokogawa Electric Corporation to discuss the global energy transition, and how digital technologies and automation have and will play a major role in the evolution of the processing industries.
Accelerate the clean energy transition with the power of modular pilot and demonstration-scale plants
Modular pilot and demonstration-scale plants have emerged as crucial tools in accelerating this transition as the global community grapples with reducing carbon footprints and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. These plants are instrumental in effectively transitioning between laboratory research and full-scale commercial deployment, offering a pragmatic approach to testing, optimizing and improving new technologies in a controlled, scalable manner.
Plant maintenance and design
This article will review various maintenance activities, including emergency repairs, routine preventive and predictive maintenance, annual turnaround and computerized maintenance management.
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NETZSCH Pumps USA names Jason Williams as Industrial Regional Sales Manager for Gulf Coast region
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NDT Global appoints Senior Vice President, Global Sales
Dow Chemical, Innventure to collaborate on waste-to-value platform
The collaboration aims to enable globally scalable, cost-effective conversion of mixed wastes to petrochemical feedstocks.
Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025
Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.
Wood signs trio of global engineering and project delivery agreements with bp
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has signed three major agreements with bp to provide engineering and project delivery services for its capital projects worldwide.
Digital Feature: A Case Study on achieving visibility into OT cybersecurity policy compliance
This case study details how a U.S.-based Fortune 50 petroleum refiner used PAS Cyber Integrity® to improve OT cybersecurity. By automating asset inventory and vulnerability assessments, the company reduced manual processes, enhanced visibility into cyber risks and improved safety-ultimately saving millions in program costs.
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- Russian energy facilities targeted recently in drone attacks 8/15
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- The API challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits 8/15
- IAG selects record 29 startups for accelerator program 8/15
