Equipment
UCF researcher develops lotus-inspired tech to convert CO2 to fuels, chemicals
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher has developed a new technology that captures carbon dioxide and outputs useful fuels and chemicals.
Digital Feature: Truly effective reliability requires predictive maintenance
To navigate this new world, organizations must find ways to bring in new technologies to support the limited personnel they have, but without increasing the complexity of those people’s jobs or overwhelming them with raw data they are not trained to use. The solution is to implement a predictive maintenance technology plan founded on a boundless automation vision of seamlessly moving contextualized data wherever it is needed.
Honeywell expands licensing agreement to support energy transition with new flare technologies
Honeywell announced a significant expansion of its licensing agreement with AFG Combustion and its subsidiary, Greens Combustion Ltd., to include Callidus flares. This expanded agreement not only doubles the range of greenhouse gas-reducing Callidus Ultra Blue Hydrogen process burners but also enhances global customer support.
Viking Energy becomes the world's first ammonia-powered platform supply vessel
Shipowner Eidesvik Offshore and partners will make “Viking Energy” the world’s first ammonia-powered platform supply vessel. In 2026, the vessel will operate on ammonia for Equinor, reducing GHG emissions by 70% or more.
Innovations
Emerson has released its Rosemount™ 9195 Wedge Flow Meter, a fully integrated solution consisting of a wedge primary sensor element, supporting components and a selectable Rosemount pressure transmitter.
Mitsubishi Chemical to conduct studies on chemical recycling of tires using coke ovens
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched studies to perform chemical recycling of end-of-life (ELT) tires by utilizing the coke ovens at its Kagawa plant (Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture). The MCG Group aims to begin marketing sustainable carbon black made from ELTs by March 2026.
Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials lead the way in sustainable construction using bio-circular attributed materials
Buildings and the built environment account for nearly 40% of energy use in the U.S. Architects, builders and building owners know that energy efficiency is a critical component of a sustainable future. To that end, Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials (Carlisle) are collaborating to bring bio-circular products to the construction industry.
PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries
PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.
Air Products and Saneg announce $140-MM assets acquisition deal in Uzbekistan
The Fergana refinery in Uzbekistan is starting the industrial production of hydrogen (H2) by transferring its H2 production assets to Air Products.
Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a JV to be established for their production and further development.
- Honeywell collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to enable sustainable aviation fuel production 1/29
- Casale and OMNI Sign MoA to jointly advance waste-to-green methanol and hydrogen technologies 1/29
- GIZ and thyssenkrupp nucera partner to advance green hydrogen and power-to-X markets in India 1/29
- IACS issues new Unified Requirement on ammonia release mitigation systems 1/29
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project 1/29
- CF Industries, POET launch low-carbon fertilizer pilot to cut ethanol production carbon intensity 1/29
