Air Liquide signs a long-term gas supply agreement with VSMC
Air Liquide will invest EUR 70 million to construct an ultra-high purity gas plant in Singapore’s Tampines Wafer Fab Park. The plant, operational in 2026, will supply VSMC and support Singapore’s growing semiconductor manufacturing sector.
Eni starts gas production from Merakes East field
Eni has commenced production at the Merakes East field offshore Indonesia, delivering up to 100 MMSCFD. The subsea tieback to the Jangkrik FPU supports gas supply to the Bontang LNG plant and domestic markets. This follows a two-year fast-track development post-FID.
IDMO smart factory for commercial-scale cell therapy manufacturing in Japan
Cellares and Mitsui Fudosan are constructing Japan’s first IDMO Smart Factory for automated CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing in Kashiwa City. Set to employ 350 people, the high-tech site will enable cost-effective and scalable biologic production across Asia.
SMS group supplies open-die forging press to Jiuli Yongxing in China
Jiuli Yongxing has ordered a 63/71 MN open-die forging press from SMS group for its new Huzhou facility. The advanced press will enhance production of high-alloy stainless steels and nickel-based products for aerospace, energy, and petrochemical sectors.
LG Chem & POSCO Holdings join forces for CCU demonstration project
LG Chem & POSCO - Partnering on a CCU demo project to convert CO₂ into CO and hydrogen for steelmaking, aiming to cut emissions and coal use.