Amanda Joshi

1 week ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Ecovyst, a provider of specialty catalysts and sulfuric acid services, has agreed to acquire the sulfuric acid production assets of Cornerstone Chemical Company in Waggaman, Louisiana. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Ecovyst said in a press statement the acquisition will expand the company’s ability to serve both virgin sulfuric acid and regeneration customers in the Gulf Coast region.

1 week ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

To lower emissions and boost efficiency, chemical companies continue to roll out innovations aimed at reducing energy use and the environmental impact of industrial processes. Recent announcements from Clariant and Arkema highlight developments in catalyst performance and material reformulation that support broader sustainability targets without compromising process reliability or product quality.

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Ammonia producer CF Industries has secured funding to build a low-carbon ammonia production facility in Louisiana, the company said April 9. The plant is part of a new joint venture with Japanese energy company JERA global investment firm Mitsui & Co. Inc. The estimated $4 billion facility will be built at CF Industries’ Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish and will include carbon-capture technology to store greenhouse gas emissions.

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Amanda Joshi | Managing EditorAmanda Joshi has more than 18 years of experience in business-to-business publishing for both print and digital content. Before joining Chemical Processing, she worked with Manufacturing.net and Electrical Contracting Products. She’s a versatile, award-winning editor with experience in writing and editing technical content, executing marketing strategy, developing new products, attending industry events and developing customer relationships.

3 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Asset ManagementEconomicsThe Business Side: Mergers, Acquisitions and More Mergers and acquisitions in the energy and industrial equipment sectors and a new training center draw attention to current shifts in the industry. Recent industry moves reflect shifts in energy, infrastructure and digitalization. May River rebranded CECO’s pump business as Tusk Industrial, Chevron sold gas assets, and Shell expanded its LNG portfolio.