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Apeiron Synthesis: new class of olefin metathesis catalysts for domestic oil evolution
FOCUS Pertamina awarded Honeywell UOP with a contract to expand capacity of its existing Unicracking units at Balikpapan to 60,000 barrels/d. These units provide eastern Indonesia's domestic supply high-quality diesel fuel.
Original Source: Honeywell, 1 Feb 2017, (Website: http://honeywell.com/) © Honeywell International Inc. 2017.
Ingleside Ethylene finishes construction on new JV ethylene cracker in Texas Ingleside Ethylene LLC, a 50-50 joint venture of Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) and Mexichem, has completed construction of a new 1.2 bn lb/y ethylene cracker in Texas, US. The plant, located in Ingleside, is based on CB&I's selective catalytic reduction technology to control emissions of nitrogen oxides. CB&I was also responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the project. Under a long-term supply agreement between OxyChem and Mexichem, most of the ethylene produced will be used on site to produce vinyl chloride monomer, which will be delivered to Mexichem for its production of polyvinyl chloride. Commercial operations are expected to begin in 1Q 2017.
Original Source: PetroChemical News, 6 Feb 2017, 55 (6), 2 (Website: http://www. petrochemical-news.com) © William F. Bland Co. 2017.
CAP selects additional Univation process for new PE facility planned in Cilegon Chandra Asri Petrochemical (CAP) has licensed Univation's XCAT metallocene polyethylene (PE) technology, for a new worldscale PE plant planned in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia. The XCAT technology was developed specifically for Univation's Unipol PE process, which CAP in 2016 agreed to license for the 400,000 tonnes/y PE plant. The new PE facility will be integrated into CAP's naphtha cracker complex, where it currently operates a 336,000 tonnes/y two-train PE unit. The new plant will be capable of producing a broad range of PE products, including high-density PE, linear low-density PE (LLDPE) and metallocene LLDPE. Project cost and schedule were not given. (Full text).
Original Source: PetroChemical News, 6 Feb 2017, 55 (6), 1 (Website: http://www. petrochemical-news.com) © William F. Bland Co. 2017.
Evonik ramps up production capacity for biomaterials To create further capacity for the production of biodegradable polymers sold internationally as RESOMER and RESOMER SELECT, Evonik is expanding its manufacturing plants in Darmstadt, Germany, and Birmingham, AL, US. RESOMER and RESOMER SELECT are polylactic-glycolic-acid (PLGA) copolymers that are
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mainly used for producing controlled-release formulations and bioresorbable medical devices for parenteral drug delivery. The project includes a new building beside the company's existing Birmingham plant, as well as a laboratory and new production cleanrooms for polymer contract research activities. A new manufacturing line will also commence at the Darmstadt plant to expand capacity.
Original Source: Manufacturing Chemist, Jan 2017, 88 (1), 6 (Website: http://www. manufacturingchemist.com) © HPCi Media Ltd 2017.
NEW TECHNOLOGY Apeiron Synthesis: new class of olefin metathesis catalysts for domestic oil evolution Apeiron Synthesis team, research partner in the COSMOS project, has developed a new class of complexes for olefin metathesis, which it recently disclosed in Angewandte Chemie. The unique feature of these catalysts is that they are extremely effective in the formation of both terminal and internal carbon-carbon bonds. The European research project COSMOS aims at reducing the dependence of the European oleochemical industry on tropical oils as the source for medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) by developing the domestic oil crops camelina and crambe. In the framework of this project, researchers at Apeiron Synthesis, a Polish chemical company (SME), have developed a new class of olefin metathesis catalysts: bis (cyclic alkyl amino carbene) ruthenium indenylidene complexes. One of the members of the newly developed class of catalysts proved to be extremely versatile and may be used with success in virtually all metathetic transformations leading to terminal and internal olefins from ethenolysis, ring closing metathesis (including challenging macrocyclization) and cross metathesis (involving electron deficient partners like acrylates) to ene-yne metathesis. All those transformations are possible with exceptionally low catalyst loadings. In the case of selfmetathesis of 1-decene, a turnover number over 300,000 was obtained.
Original Source: Aperion Synthesis, 2017. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 7 Feb 2017 (Website: http://www. specialchem4cosmetics.com).
Gas Technology Institute introduces a new biofuel production technology IH2 Process, created by Gas Technology Institute in Des Plaines, IL, US, is considered an emerging biofuel production technology. It is currently licensed globally by CRI Catalyst Co, part of Shell Group's global catalyst technology firm CRI/Criterion Inc. It can completely deoxygenate biomass, including lignocellulosic feedstocks. IH2 Process is protected by patent families.
Original Source: Biodiesel Magazine, Jan 2017, 14 (1), 5 (Website: http://www. biodieselmagazine.com) © BBI International 2017.
ARPA-E funds new projects to power cleaner transportation The US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will provide up to $35 M of financing for its new Renewable Energy to Fuels Through Utilization of Energy-Dense Liquids (REFUEL) programme. Projects under the programme will create scalable technologies that convert CO2, nitrogen and water into energy-dense carbonneutral liquid fuels (CNLFs) for electricity or hydrogen fuel production. The programme will fund 16 projects that will speed up the transition to domestically produced transportation fuels and bolster the adoption of renewables. Among the funding recipients are SAFCell ($3 M), Materials and Systems Research Inc ($1.1 M), FuelCell Energy ($3.1 M) and Bettergy Corporation ($1.5 M). SAFCell will partner with LiOX Inc and Northwestern University to create a solid acid electrochemical hydrogen compressor (EHC) that produces hydrogen by converting ammonia. Materials and Systems Research will develop a fuel cell for zero-carbon energy production, while FuelCell Energy will evaluate protonic ceramics for power storage and electrical power generation with ammonia. Bettergy will develop ammonia cracking membrane reactor for use in hydrogen production.
Original Source: Fuel Cells Bulletin, Jan 2017, 12-13 (Website: http://www.elsevierscitech. com/nl/fcb/home.asp) © Elsevier Ltd 2017.
NIP seen as a success for Germany, as Phase 2 plans next 10 years Germany's National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP) successfully ended its initial phase (2008-2016) in Dec 2016. National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW GmbH) coordinated the initial phase, which primarily aims to speed up market entry of systems, develop value-added chain and share in Germany, together with technology advancement and adoption. During the entire programme, €1.4 bn was invested to develop technological solutions and for market testing. The federal ministry for economic affairs and energy (BMWI) granted €200 M to the NIP, while the federal ministry of transport and digital infrastructure (BMVI) invested €500 M. Over 650 projects across different programme areas were conducted under the NIP. The projects were carried out in the areas of Special Markets (20%), Stationary Applications (30%) and Transport & Infrastructure (50%). Currently, the German hydrogen and fuel cell industry has over 500 firms and research institutes. The NIP will continue its activities within the German government's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology 2016-2026 programme. For the initial period to 2019, BMVI will provide €250 M and NOW GmbH will continue to be the programme coordinator. Starting 2017, NOW will also focus on electric mobility and fuel strategy.
March 2017
Original Source: Honeywell, 1 Feb 2017, (Website: http://honeywell.com/) © Honeywell International Inc. 2017.
Ingleside Ethylene finishes construction on new JV ethylene cracker in Texas Ingleside Ethylene LLC, a 50-50 joint venture of Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) and Mexichem, has completed construction of a new 1.2 bn lb/y ethylene cracker in Texas, US. The plant, located in Ingleside, is based on CB&I's selective catalytic reduction technology to control emissions of nitrogen oxides. CB&I was also responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the project. Under a long-term supply agreement between OxyChem and Mexichem, most of the ethylene produced will be used on site to produce vinyl chloride monomer, which will be delivered to Mexichem for its production of polyvinyl chloride. Commercial operations are expected to begin in 1Q 2017.
Original Source: PetroChemical News, 6 Feb 2017, 55 (6), 2 (Website: http://www. petrochemical-news.com) © William F. Bland Co. 2017.
CAP selects additional Univation process for new PE facility planned in Cilegon Chandra Asri Petrochemical (CAP) has licensed Univation's XCAT metallocene polyethylene (PE) technology, for a new worldscale PE plant planned in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia. The XCAT technology was developed specifically for Univation's Unipol PE process, which CAP in 2016 agreed to license for the 400,000 tonnes/y PE plant. The new PE facility will be integrated into CAP's naphtha cracker complex, where it currently operates a 336,000 tonnes/y two-train PE unit. The new plant will be capable of producing a broad range of PE products, including high-density PE, linear low-density PE (LLDPE) and metallocene LLDPE. Project cost and schedule were not given. (Full text).
Original Source: PetroChemical News, 6 Feb 2017, 55 (6), 1 (Website: http://www. petrochemical-news.com) © William F. Bland Co. 2017.
Evonik ramps up production capacity for biomaterials To create further capacity for the production of biodegradable polymers sold internationally as RESOMER and RESOMER SELECT, Evonik is expanding its manufacturing plants in Darmstadt, Germany, and Birmingham, AL, US. RESOMER and RESOMER SELECT are polylactic-glycolic-acid (PLGA) copolymers that are
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mainly used for producing controlled-release formulations and bioresorbable medical devices for parenteral drug delivery. The project includes a new building beside the company's existing Birmingham plant, as well as a laboratory and new production cleanrooms for polymer contract research activities. A new manufacturing line will also commence at the Darmstadt plant to expand capacity.
Original Source: Manufacturing Chemist, Jan 2017, 88 (1), 6 (Website: http://www. manufacturingchemist.com) © HPCi Media Ltd 2017.
NEW TECHNOLOGY Apeiron Synthesis: new class of olefin metathesis catalysts for domestic oil evolution Apeiron Synthesis team, research partner in the COSMOS project, has developed a new class of complexes for olefin metathesis, which it recently disclosed in Angewandte Chemie. The unique feature of these catalysts is that they are extremely effective in the formation of both terminal and internal carbon-carbon bonds. The European research project COSMOS aims at reducing the dependence of the European oleochemical industry on tropical oils as the source for medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) by developing the domestic oil crops camelina and crambe. In the framework of this project, researchers at Apeiron Synthesis, a Polish chemical company (SME), have developed a new class of olefin metathesis catalysts: bis (cyclic alkyl amino carbene) ruthenium indenylidene complexes. One of the members of the newly developed class of catalysts proved to be extremely versatile and may be used with success in virtually all metathetic transformations leading to terminal and internal olefins from ethenolysis, ring closing metathesis (including challenging macrocyclization) and cross metathesis (involving electron deficient partners like acrylates) to ene-yne metathesis. All those transformations are possible with exceptionally low catalyst loadings. In the case of selfmetathesis of 1-decene, a turnover number over 300,000 was obtained.
Original Source: Aperion Synthesis, 2017. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 7 Feb 2017 (Website: http://www. specialchem4cosmetics.com).
Gas Technology Institute introduces a new biofuel production technology IH2 Process, created by Gas Technology Institute in Des Plaines, IL, US, is considered an emerging biofuel production technology. It is currently licensed globally by CRI Catalyst Co, part of Shell Group's global catalyst technology firm CRI/Criterion Inc. It can completely deoxygenate biomass, including lignocellulosic feedstocks. IH2 Process is protected by patent families.
Original Source: Biodiesel Magazine, Jan 2017, 14 (1), 5 (Website: http://www. biodieselmagazine.com) © BBI International 2017.
ARPA-E funds new projects to power cleaner transportation The US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will provide up to $35 M of financing for its new Renewable Energy to Fuels Through Utilization of Energy-Dense Liquids (REFUEL) programme. Projects under the programme will create scalable technologies that convert CO2, nitrogen and water into energy-dense carbonneutral liquid fuels (CNLFs) for electricity or hydrogen fuel production. The programme will fund 16 projects that will speed up the transition to domestically produced transportation fuels and bolster the adoption of renewables. Among the funding recipients are SAFCell ($3 M), Materials and Systems Research Inc ($1.1 M), FuelCell Energy ($3.1 M) and Bettergy Corporation ($1.5 M). SAFCell will partner with LiOX Inc and Northwestern University to create a solid acid electrochemical hydrogen compressor (EHC) that produces hydrogen by converting ammonia. Materials and Systems Research will develop a fuel cell for zero-carbon energy production, while FuelCell Energy will evaluate protonic ceramics for power storage and electrical power generation with ammonia. Bettergy will develop ammonia cracking membrane reactor for use in hydrogen production.
Original Source: Fuel Cells Bulletin, Jan 2017, 12-13 (Website: http://www.elsevierscitech. com/nl/fcb/home.asp) © Elsevier Ltd 2017.
NIP seen as a success for Germany, as Phase 2 plans next 10 years Germany's National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP) successfully ended its initial phase (2008-2016) in Dec 2016. National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW GmbH) coordinated the initial phase, which primarily aims to speed up market entry of systems, develop value-added chain and share in Germany, together with technology advancement and adoption. During the entire programme, €1.4 bn was invested to develop technological solutions and for market testing. The federal ministry for economic affairs and energy (BMWI) granted €200 M to the NIP, while the federal ministry of transport and digital infrastructure (BMVI) invested €500 M. Over 650 projects across different programme areas were conducted under the NIP. The projects were carried out in the areas of Special Markets (20%), Stationary Applications (30%) and Transport & Infrastructure (50%). Currently, the German hydrogen and fuel cell industry has over 500 firms and research institutes. The NIP will continue its activities within the German government's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology 2016-2026 programme. For the initial period to 2019, BMVI will provide €250 M and NOW GmbH will continue to be the programme coordinator. Starting 2017, NOW will also focus on electric mobility and fuel strategy.
March 2017