https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/chemicals Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:42:42 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/small-scale-spray-dryers-improve-research-development-and-production-2026-08-07 Trent Roebeck Chemicals Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726300 1784880812 1786053600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287321_resized_andritzdedertpilotspraydryerjuly20261022.jpeg SPRAY DRYER The ANDRITZ Dedert spray dryer consists of various units with a modular, skid-mounted, plug-and-play design for easy installation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fertiliser-disruptions-present-food-security-risks-2026-08-07 Nadine Ramdass Chemicals Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726418 1785824973 1786053600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287769_resized_chemicalsfertiliserbloombergnew1022.jpg LIMITED OPTIONS Countries that have high fertiliser import dependence, combined with limited fiscal space and large rain-fed agricultural sectors, are most exposed to the long-term consequences of fertiliser supply disruptions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/crude-oil-concerns-drive-up-costs-but-supply-holds-2026-08-07 Nadine Ramdass Chemicals Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726312 1785824972 1786053600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287679_resized_alangelderwoodmackenzie0707261022.jpeg ALAN GELDER Crude oil is the foundation for all petrochemical and feedstock prices 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/crisis-exposes-africas-vulnerabilities-opportunities-2026-08-07 Nadine Ramdass Chemicals Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726318 1785828219 1786053600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287435_resized_dhesigennaidoo3wrcwaterresearchcommission1119dylan1022.jpeg DHESIGEN NAIDOO The Gulf crisis has the potential to serve as a catalyst for decisive actions that can benefit African countries while reducing exposure to global instabilities 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/binder-helps-with-dust-control-briquetting-beneficiation-2026-07-17 Trent Roebeck Chemicals Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724667 1784011763 1784239200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282306_resized_untitled30june20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE DUST CONTROL Using the chemical binder can supplement dust control measures, while the briquetting of fines can generate revenue 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-signs-terminal-operator-deals-after-government-directive-2026-06-22 Reuters PORTS & ENERGY Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200 723967 1782120566 1782119280 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280237_resized_aerialshotportofdurban10226.jpg Aerial view of the Port of Durban 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/omnia-delivers-strong-performance-in-challenging-period-2026-06-08 Tasneem Bulbulia AGRICULTURE AND MINING EXPLOSIVES Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200 723082 1780916864 1780913700 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277506_resized_omniabuilding06261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/armscor-welcomes-african-scientists-for-advanced-analytical-chemistry-programme-2026-06-05 Sabrina Jardim CHEMISTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200 722988 1781778143 1780654080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277224_resized_armscorenjune261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/resorts-boiler-upgrades-reduce-scaling-chemical-costs-2026-06-05 Keabetswe Shilakwe Chemicals Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721821 1780382593 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273721_resized_allmechlionelmaasdorp1022.jpg LIONEL MAASDORP Without a good water treatment partner, clients can damage their boilers and tubes and cause a lot of damage in the long run 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-fuels-reduce-costs-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Chemicals Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721758 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273280_resized_cementconcreteoricolliquidalternatefuel06261022.jpeg REFUSE REUSE Oricol Environmental converts hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels for cement kilns 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-appoints-alan-dickson-ceo-2026-06-01 Sabrina Jardim CHEMICALS & EXPLOSIVES Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:21:00 +0200 722519 1780307987 1780302060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275620_resized_aecialanmay261022.jpeg Alan Dickson 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/omnia-reports-strong-cash-position-flags-higher-full-year-earnings-2026-05-25 Creamer Media Reporter CHEMICALS Mon, 25 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200 721970 1779694946 1779693540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273908_resized_businessinafricaenomniafertiliser1020211022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/asp-isotopes-expects-first-shipments-of-nuclear-medicine-electronics-isotopes-in-2026-2026-04-13 Schalk Burger SPECIALTY CHEMICALS Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200 719184 1776104027 1776091080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pratley-expands-relocates-durban-depot-to-meet-growing-industry-demand-2026-04-07 Lumkile Nkomfe MANUFACTURING Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200 718727 1775560700 1775557740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264073_resized_eldonkrugerpratley04261022.jpeg Eldon Kruger 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/decisions-shape-retrofit-petrochemicals-projects-2026-03-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716050 1773062967 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255911_resized_kgaenchemspetrochemsfeb251022x575.jpg LIFE-CYCLE COSTING Project evaluation has shifted from a capital expenditure-driven approach towards a total cost of ownership model that considers long-term operational performance alongside construction costs 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pump-tech-aims-to-improve-safety-in-chemicals-handling-2026-02-24 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715914 1772102215 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255526_resized_lutzenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg SAFER TRANSFER Safer transfer technologies are required to reduce workplace incidents linked to manual refilling practices 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/logistics-resilience-underpins-downstream-chemicals-supply-2026-02-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716049 1773062966 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255892_resized_bpsaenchemspetrochemsfeb251022x575.jpg BONGANI KHUMALO bpSA combines coastal access, inland storage and different transport modes to maintain steady supply 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/predictive-maintenance-improves-plant-reliability-2026-02-23 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715816 1773062965 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255324_resized_delbaenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE To minimise major breakdowns, advanced technologies – such as condition monitoring, vibration analysis and electrical and mechanical testing – help to support predictive maintenance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chemical-companies-step-up-efforts-to-reduce-hazardous-substances-2026-03-13 Devina Haripersad Chemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716053 1773651202 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256191_resized_cautiondangerhazardtoxichealthsafety0719dylan1022.jpg HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ChemSec’s latest study showed that chemicals companies are looking to reduce the use of hazardous substances as part of their long-term business sustainability strategies 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/basf-increases-reliability-rd-ability-with-upgraded-dispersions-plant-in-durban-2026-03-05 Marleny Arnoldi CHEMICALS & CONSTRUCTION Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0200 716654 1772725883 1772708160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257764_resized_basfdurbanplantdispersionschemicalsforconstruction2026031022.jpeg BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kap-claims-price-component-of-safripols-ethylene-supply-dispute-with-sasol-has-been-determined-in-its-favour-2026-03-02 Schalk Burger CHEMICALS SUPPLY Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0200 716356 1772540888 1772454360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/printing-for-health-products-advances-2026-02-27 Halima Frost Chemicals Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715146 1771917085 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253325_resized_packaginglabellingpyrotecpackmedia02261022.jpeg SUFFICIENT INFO Multipage label printing facilitates regulatory compliance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-grows-ebitda-ebitda-margin-to-invest-in-plants-and-equipment-in-2026-2026-02-25 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0200 716070 1772033669 1772030640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255977_resized_aeciinterimceodeanmurrayjan261022.jpg AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-half-year-profit-down-34-on-lower-oil-chemical-prices-2026-02-23 Reuters ENERGY & CHEMICALS Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:43:00 +0200 715794 1771832871 1771832580 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255225_resized_untitled302.jpeg Sasol's Sasolburg operation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/harper-resigns-from-sasol-board-2026-02-17 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0200 715458 1771326181 1771324440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aeci-expects-higher-underlying-full-year-profitability-2026-02-16 Marleny Arnoldi EXPLOSIVES Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0200 715322 1771233250 1771230660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253917_resized_aeci21022.jpg AECI truck 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-warns-of-interim-earnings-plunge-on-the-back-of-impairments-weak-prices-2026-02-05 Darren Parker CHEMICALS & ENERGY Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:41:00 +0200 714599 1770283472 1770280860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251722_resized_sasolsecunda110221.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uptake-of-alternative-fuels-necessitates-better-medical-support-access-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Chemicals Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713206 1769434663 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247725_resized_drjenstulsnerjan20261022.png JENS TÜLSNER It is important to ensure that seafarers and offshore workers get the medical attention that is needed to avert the risks of working with modern, alternative fuels and chemicals 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-appoints-rhidwaan-gasant-as-nonexecutive-director-2026-01-20 Schalk Burger BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:24:00 +0200 713390 1768895006 1768893840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/process-safety-is-a-cornerstone-of-industrial-resilience-sustainability-2026-01-16 Tracy Klückow PARTNER CONTENT Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712160 1768287798 1768514400 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