industry update
BASF boosts renewable ammonia production
With two new renewable ammonia grades – renewable ammonia and renewable |
ammonia solution 24.5 % – BASF has further expanded its sustainable product portfolio. |
BASF produces the renewable ammonia grades at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen by feeding hydrogen into the ammonia plant, which reduces the plant’ s natural gas consumption. In BASF’ s Verbund, hydrogen is produced from fossil as well as from renewable energyderived sources. Via a mass balance approach, renewable energy-derived hydrogen is attributed to the renewable ammonia grades. They have been certified according to ISCC + and can be used as‘ drop-in’ solution in the |
same reliable way as the conventional products. The renewable ammonia grades are available in usual bulk mode.“ Our biggest goal is net zero of our products. With our renewable ammonia, we can significantly undercut the product carbon footprint( PCF) of our other low-CO2 ammonia grades”, said Dr. Jens Aßmann, VP Business Management Ammonia Value Chain and Operations Amino Resins at BASF. BASF calculates PCFs in accordance with the Together for Sustainability PCF Guideline( photo courtesy of BASF). |
Sinopec, Syensqo sign strategic agreement
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation( Sinopec), China’ s largest supplier of petroleum and petrochemical products, and second largest chemical company in the world, and Syensqo SA, a multinational provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, have signed a Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement to foster collaboration in advanced materials and specialty chemicals. The collaboration will focus on carbon fiber and composites, specialty polymers and material solutions for commercial aerospace, transportation and energy sectors and will explore opportunities in supply chain management and sustainability, including the use of circular chemicals and reducing carbon footprint. The two companies will also explore business cooperation in emerging markets such as South America and Asia.
Parker Hannifin launches Parker Legris axial valve
The Low-Pressure Connectors Europe Division of Parker Hannifin has launched its new Parker Legris axial valve that uniquely combines both valve and actuation functions. Designed with pneumatic or electro-pneumatic control, this innovative valve addresses many limitations associated with traditional actuators, setting a new standard in the industry. It has been created for use in a wide range of applications, including pneumatic circuits for air, vacuum and other pneumatic systems, lubrication systems with cutting oils and lubricants and water treatment in nondrinking water and cooling systems. The Parker Legris axial valve features a more robust and compact design, reinforcing the company’ s commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet market demands. A NAMUR spool valve or solenoid valve is included, offering improved durability and space efficiency. Parker’ s offering introduces a complete range of axial valves in three versions( normally closed, normally opened, and double-acting), available with and without detection capabilities.
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