BASF and Carlyle complete coatings transaction
The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF announced on 10 October 2025 was completed on 30 June 2026, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
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Industry collaboration brings new insights on CUI
To address corrosion under insulation (CUI) , industry stakeholders have come together in a Joint Industry Project (JIP) led by SIRRIS, a Belgian non-profit research and innovation centre for the technological industry.
Gerotto Robotics selected for underground tank cleaning in Hungary
GRP Plasticorr Ltd has selected Gerotto’s technology to perform cleaning of the underground tanks of petrol stations in Hungary.
ABB to support digitalisation at petrochemical complex in China
ABB has won an order from Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical to deliver ProcessMaster FEP600 electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) connectivity for an upgrade at a large refining and petrochemical complex in China.
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KBR technology commissioned in HPCL Refinery
KBR's ROSE® technology has been successfully commissioned by HPCL Visakh refinery at its new residue upgradation facility (RUF) in India.
Endress+Hauser expands its presence in the US
Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the US in June 2026. With these locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, the company is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners.
Everllence expands training centre
Everllence has unveiled the comprehensive expansion of the PrimeServ Academy at its site in Augsburg, Germany.
Alfa Laval technology selected for Brazilian biorefinery
Alfa Laval has announced the signing of a 1.1 BSEK (€102 million) contract to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) pre-treatment technology for Acelen’s new biorefinery project in Brazil.
Baker Hughes extends long-term service agreement with Nigeria LNG
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has announced an award from Nigeria LNG Ltd for the provision of comprehensive lifecycle services supporting turbomachinery equipment at its liquefaction plant in Nigeria.
INEOS Enterprises completes sale of INEOS Calabrian to Ecovyst
INEOS Enterprises has announced the completion of the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulfur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst.