Thrive, not survive: Adding value at every touchpoint is key to tackling supply chain...

By Karsten Smet, Director, ACI Group Between climate change, Covid-19 and the Ukraine war, supply chains are now wedged deep into ‘survival mode’. When speaking...

Sustainable bioplastics facility is world-first

Work has started on the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands. Avantium’s bioplastics facility at Delfzijl will produce plant-based furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a...

New technology electrifies key processes in chemicals

New Oxbridge-developed tech could cut 30 per cent of industrial CO2 emissions. Oxbridge-developed technology uses electrification to remove the need for burning of fossil fuels...

Decarbonisation technology proven at Waste-to-Energy plant

Danish researchers have shown it’s possible to remove most of the carbon dioxide (CO2) from waste incinerator emissions. A key objective of net zero is...

What is Green Chemistry?

Is this just a buzz word used to create a more positive image of the Chemical Industry, or is it a true concept that...

Huge energy problem still not tackled

The chemical industry is disappointed by the Government’s lack of support to help tackle energy costs, says a leading UK trade organisation. The Chemical Industries...

Partnership is key

How to master your energy transition to carbon neutrality. Mechanical Engineer, Jeff Parr-May prides himself in a longstanding career in the energy sector. Since Jeff joined...

Lithium plant seeks to lower ‘eco’ impact

Europe’s first lithium refinery is aiming for production of lithium hydroxide with the lowest possible environmental impact. The partnership between sustainable supply chain provider Circulor...

HydRegen’s proprietary enzyme platform implemented into sustainable chemical processes

Bioscience company HydRegen focuses on sustainable chemical manufacturing using their proprietary enzyme based redox platform. The company has received £385,000 in new funding from the...

Europe chemical recycling to keep growing but legislative, infrastructure challenges remain

Chemical recycling continues to attract a wealth of investment in Europe and is still seen by many as the only potential way to meet...