Chemical engineers publish vision for the future

08-Nov-2012 - Possible solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges are outlined in a new report published by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).Chemical Engineering Matters focuses on securing sustainable energy supplies, food and nutrition, access to clean water, health and wellbeing, four ...

IChemE and SAIChE sign Memorandum of Understanding

25-Sep-2012 - IChemE and the South African Institution of Chemical Engineering (SAIChE) have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding that paves the way for the creation of a SAIChE-IChemE (South Africa) Branch.The MOU was signed by IChemE president Russell Scott and SAIChE president Ralph Grob. It follows a ...

Huntsman clinch top prize at IChemE Awards

08-Nov-2011 - Huntsman Pigments won the top prize at last night’s IChemE 2011 Awards ceremony for its revamped site in Calais, France. More than 400 guests from all over the world were in Birmingham, UK for the event celebrating chemical engineering innovation and excellence. Huntsman was awarded the ...

Manchester University scoops top prize at IChemE awards

10-Nov-2010 - A carbon calculator software tool developed by chemical engineers at Manchester University clinched the top prize last night at the IChemE 2010 innovation and excellence awards. The CCalc helps companies to measure and reduce their carbon footprint at minimum cost and has been developed in ...

IChemE opens China office

30-Jun-2010 - A new IChemE office in Shanghai is open for business following the successful application to local government for a wholly owned foreign enterprise (WOFE) business licence. The office will primarily be used to serve the growing IChemE member base in China and forge stronger links with Chinese ...

Cutting carbon through gasification

25-May-2010 - Almost 200 energy experts will head to The Netherlands later this year for the 10th European Gasification Conference: Cutting carbon through gasification. Keynote speakers at the 3-day event, organised by IChemE, include Mike Gibbons OBE, commercial director at Powerfuel Power, the UK company ...

Dow and BASF win IChemE Award for jointly developed HPPO Technology

09-Nov-2009 - The Dow Chemical Company and BASF announced that they have received the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ Innovation and Excellence Award in Core Engineering for their jointly developed Hydrogen Peroxide to Propylene Oxide (HPPO) production technology. The annual award recognizes the project or ...

Rocktron wins top prize at IChemE awards

Recycling technology group, Rocktron won the top prize at the 2009 IChemE innovation and excellence awards ceremony

09-Nov-2009 - Rocktron, based in Widnes, UK was awarded the Nicklin medal (sponsored by BP) after being recognised as the outstanding entry across all eleven award categories. Rocktron, shortlisted for the sustainable technology award (sponsored by ABB), based its winning entry around an eco-mineral ...

Chemical engineers publish progress report

07-Nov-2008 - IChemE (The Institution of Chemical Engineers) has published a progress report, detailing the implementation of its technical strategy, and the key challenges facing chemical engineers in the future. 'Driving in the right direction' outlines the activities undertaken by the Institution and its ...

IChemE confirms new plans for China

18-Aug-2008 - The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced plans to establish a greater presence in China, following the appointment of Dr Yan Tsaur as the country's first IChemE Operations Director. Professor Richard Darton, IChemE President, outlined the Institution's Chinese strategy in his ...