Clariant has launched StyroMax UL-100, its most advanced ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst to date. This innovative catalyst achieves exceptional performance at unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios( S / O) of 0.76 by weight, setting a new industry benchmark in SM production efficiency. The StyroMax UL-100 has been specifically engineered to facilitate ultra-low steam-to-oil operations in styrene plants for drop-in refills into existing units, through revamping, and for grassroots projects. Through an alliance with Technip Energies, this cutting-edge |
catalyst technology will enable plant operators to significantly reduce steam consumption while maintaining optimal production rates. This breakthrough in catalyst technology addresses the industry’ s persistent challenge of balancing energy efficiency with production performance. The ability to operate at S / O ratios as low as 0.76 by weight represents a significant advancement over previous catalyst generations of 1.02, offering the potential for substantial energy savings and reduced carbon footprint for styrene producers. |
Caverion Germany has recently acquired Schulz Lufttechnik GmbH. Schulz Lufttechnik GmbH is a family-run company, with over 30 employees and annual revenue of more than EUR 5,5M( SEK 61M). The company is based in Sprockhövel, North Rhine- Westphalia in Germany, and offers solutions in the fields of ventilation, air conditioning, cooling, filter, and cleanroom technology. With this acquisition, Caverion Germany further strengthens its position, especially within cleanroom technology. The company will remain an independent company within Caverion Germany and the previous co-owner, Dr. Arndt Schulz, will continue as the managing director. |
“ We are pleased to further strengthen our position with Schulz Lufttechnik GmbH, a recognised specialist in ventilation as well as filter and cleanroom technology,” says Manfred Simmet, CEO, Caverion Germany. Schulz Lufttechnik GmbH has strong expertise, particularly in the cleanroom sector with customers including universities, clinics, and companies in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. For Caverion Germany, as an expert in smart and sustainable built environments, the acquisition of Schulz Lufttechnik GmbH offers key commercial synergies, further strengthening the Group ´ s leading position in Germany. |
McDermott has been selected by Shell Global Solutions International B. V. for an Enterprise Framework |
Agreement( EFA) for engineering and procurement services and integrated project management |
team services( IPMT). The EFA has a duration of three years with two one-year optional extensions. The scope of the agreement encompasses the full suite of McDermott’ s offerings across its Low Carbon Solutions, Offshore Middle East, and Subsea and Floating Facilities business lines. McDermott will leverage its global engineering centers and expertise to support Shell with developing and executing world-class feasibility and front-end engineering solutions.“ Our global execution model makes us the ideal partner to support Shell in the execution of their upcoming project portfolio,” said Maurizio |
Coratella, McDermott’ s Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.“ By combining our lowcarbon engineering, procurement, construction and installation delivery, strategic partnerships, technology innovation, fabrication and offshore installation capacity, we have the agility to progress our joint journey to net zero while maintaining the highest standards of safety.” McDermott has a longstanding relationship with Shell and is executing a large portfolio of deepwater projects for them in the US Gulf of Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Western Australia, and Malaysia. |