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Solvay plans sustainable Saudi soda ash plant
Solvay has revealed plans to build the world’s first carbon-neutral soda ash production facility in Neom, Saudi Arabia. Pending the results of an
in-depth feasibility study and customary regulatory approvals, Solvay and Neom’s energy and water company ENOWA, plan to begin operation of the plant by 2030. Located off of the Red Sea
coast to support access to markets across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, the renewable- powered plant will convert seawater brine into soda ash and integrate the
e.Solvay process for sustainable and carbon-neutral soda ash production. The partners aim to start
500,000 tons soda ash nameplate capacity by 2030, which would gradually increase up to 1.5 million tons by 2035, with the potential addition of sodium bicarbonate production. Last year, an
e.Solvay pilot
production process began operations in Dombasle, France. Designed to evaluate the
viability of a more sustainable and competitive soda ash production technology, the pilot has yielded positive results, showcasing potential for low emissions, reduced resource and energy consumption, and complete removal of limestone residues. Soda ash, also called sodium
carbonate, is used in skincare and haircare products to regulate pH levels.
“The soda ash plant at Neom will be the first of its kind, as it adopts the new
e.Solvay process to attain carbon neutrality,” said Solvay CEO Philippe Kehren. “This new plant will reinforce
Solvay’s global leadership position, ensuring a sustainable supply of carbon-neutral soda ash to our valued customers. In a related development,
Solvay has completed the spin off of Syensqo.
The partial demerger became
effective on 9 December and the two companies started trading as two separate entities — Solvay and Syensqo — on 11 December. Syensqo comprises two business segments: Materials, serving mainly the automotive and aerospace sectors, and Consumer & Resources, focused on manufacturing solutions for a range of applications including home, personal care, and agriculture.
Brenntag Essentials cuts ribbon on mixing, blending facility in Vietnam
Speciality chemicals distributor Brenntag has inaugurated a mixing and blending facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. Located around 30km from Ho Chi Minh City, the 3,900m2
site
will serve as a hub for the mixing, blending, drumming, and packaging of a wide range of chemical products. The location is close to Brenntag
Vietnam’s last mile operations, a regional tollgate with bulk storage tanks with capacities of over 21,000m3
, and a jetty catering to
vessels with deadweight tonnage capacity of up to 50,000. Equipped with state-of-the-art mixing and blending capabilities, and advanced testing laboratories to ensure every product meets quality and regulatory standards.
Colonial Chemical inaugurates Saudi facility The new facility will manufacture
US personal care ingredients maker Colonial Chemical inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on 17 January. The plant was built by
Colonial Chemical Middle East Arabia (CCME), a joint venture between Colonial Chemical and its Saudi partners, Sadeem Investments and Earth Reservoir for Oil & Gas.
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speciality chemicals and surfactants to meet the demand of service companies and formulators in the consumer and personal care, oil and gas, mining and other industries. “The state-of-the-art facility brings manufacturing technologies and capabilities on a large scale allowing our customers within Saudi Arabia and the region to meet the IKTIVA and Vision 2030
Kumar Organic Products opens lab
Kumar Organic Products has inaugurated a cell biology lab at the Indian personal care ingredient maker’s research centre in Bangalore. The company says
the new facility marks a significant stride in advancing the investigation, development, and efficacy testing of bioferments, speciality ingredients and formulations dedicated to crafting safer, more effective skin and hair care products. By leveraging human skin
cell cultures and models for various assays, the lab ensures the elimination of animal testing. These assays encompass a
wide range of tests, including irritation potential, skin regeneration, melanogenic effects, anti-inflammatory benefits, UV protection, keratinocyte proliferation, collagen synthesis, hyaluronic acid production, and more. The lab also conducts
of the country,” the company said in a statement. The facility will also provide
a secure sourcing point for the larger Middle East region taking advantage of local feedstocks. We look forward to developing the business and making Colonial Chemical ME Arabia a strong contributor to growth in the region,” said chairman David Anderson Sr.
cytotoxicity and genotoxicity tests and is equipped with cutting-edge technology for skin biology research aimed at developing cosmetic substantiation tests and investigative models. By delving into cell- based assays, the lab aims to illuminate the safety and efficacy of cosmetics formulations, offering invaluable insights that pave the way for safer, more effective products. The lab’s reliance on human skin cell cultures for a myriad of tests including irritation, regeneration, anti- inflammatory properties, and more, signifies a shift towards ethical and impactful research practices. “Kumar Organic Products
is proud to steer away from animal studies, adopting more ethical and reliable methodologies to ascertain the effects of substances and their dosage response,” it said.
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