Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
4 February 2025 – Joint SIA, Scoot and Aether Fuels Release The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of America and South […]
SABIC Opens Multi- Million-dollar ULTEM™ Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Growing Demand in Asia-Pacific
SABIC, a global diversified chemicals company, today announced the official launch of its new US$170 (S$220) million ULTEM™ resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking the company’s first advanced specialty chemical manufacturing facility in the region producing the high-performance thermoplastic, ULTEM™ resin. The new facility is a strategic move to support SABIC’s goal of increasing global […]
Predictive Analytics and IoT for Pumps
In response to the need for improved efficiency and reliability in petrochemical industry, Flowserve developed RedRaven, an IoT-cloud based digital solution for condition monitoring and predictive analytics of rotating equipment. RedRaven employs a three-step methodology: 1. The Predict phase utilizes advanced algorithms and data analysis to identify potential failures. 2. The Act phase facilitates informed […]
Interview with Debjit Chandra, Global Technical Service Manager for Dorf Ketal
How does Dorf Ketal differentiate itself from other specialty chemical suppliers in the industry? Refineries use specialty chemicals to improve the process efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the refining process. The specialty chemicals industry is highly competitive with global companies that dominate the market. Dorf Ketal is the newest entrant. The economic benefit of specialty […]
Case Study: Material transition to aerogel insulation leads to energy efficiency and improved thermal management
Introduction Historically, insulation was considered less critical compared to other equipment in an oil and gas plant. In the recent decade, that traditional mindset is fast changing, as facility operators who persistently use conventional insulation materials are witnessing rampant corrosion and rising annual energy demand affecting the operational efficiency of their assets. On the other […]
Interview with Chiu Gha Uai, Technical Service Manager, Asia for Aspen Aerogels, Inc
Could you elaborate on Aspen Aerogels Asia’s specific focus within the broader downstream oil and gas sector? Which segments of the industry do you primarily serve? Aspen Aerogels insulation solutions are used extensively in downstream facilities, where controlling temperature is critical and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a costly threat. We are witnessing a trend […]
Interview with Stephane Wermester, Commercial Vice President – Asia Pacific for Axens
Could you provide an overview of Axens’ core technology offerings for the downstream sector? In which specific areas do you see the greatest potential for growth? Axens offers a full range of technologies for the downstream sector for refining, petrochemicals main intermediates (Olefins & Aromatics), gas processing, and alternative fuels. Our core offerings include process […]
Becht is now a PIP Member
By: Jeannie Lewis Becht recently became an active member of the Process Industry Practices (PIP). PIP is an industry consensus group dedicated to harmonizing internal company standards and practices around design, procurement, construction, and maintenance with: Similar to our current active support of over 160 Industry Code Committees, we look forward to Becht’s extensive network of […]
60 Years of Integrity – a Family Legacy
By: Dr. Chuck Becht IV (CEO) History and Evolution: Becht was founded by Charles Becht III in 1964; he did so as he wanted to have more control over his destiny. He envisioned a large company which is why he called it Becht Engineering Company, and not something like Becht and Associates. The firm did some […]
Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Axens’ Expertise in Next-Generation Feedstocks and Biofuel Production
By Jeff Caton and Yvon Bernard Three Major Feedstocks for the Future of SAF In collaboration with its partners, Axens has developed expertise in utilizing the next generation of feedstocks for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and electronic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (e-SAF). These feedstocks include biomasses, CO2, and hydrogen. For e-biofuels (use of […]
