03.12.2008
The General Director of Haldor Topsoe in Russia, Mr. Andrés García Romero, has been awarded His Royal Highness Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour and the Diploma of the Danish Export Association – Denmark's most prestigious recognition for extraordinary achievement in promoting and marketing Danish products and services abroad.
15.11.2008
Bjerne S. Clausen is new director of the Technology Division, and Jesper Nerlov is new director of Research and Development.
03.11.2008
To further strengthen our presence and services to our clients in Latin America, Topsoe has opened a subsidiary in Argentina. The new subsidiary covers all Topsoe business areas and serves as the prime contact to clients in Latin America.
10.09.2008
Topsoe will participate in the construction of the world’s first plant producing DME from biomass. Within 18 months the plant will supply four to five tonnes daily of the new biofuel dimethylether, DME.
“Topsoe has extensive DME experience, and we are pleased to be part of this important project, which potentially will make a substantial contribution to solving the energy challenges of tomorrow,” says Technology sales manager Jens Perregaard, Technology Division.
05.09.2008
Topsoe and Preem Petroleum AB – the largest oil company in Sweden – have announced that Preem will use Haldor Topsoe renewable diesel technology for producing renewable diesel in their Gothenburg Refinery.
With Topsoe's renewable diesel technology Preem Petroleum AB will be able to produce renewable diesel based on tall oil and animal fats starting in 2009.
14.07.2008
Dr. Haldor Topsoe has been awarded the Winthrop-Sears’ Medal at The Chemical Heritage Foundation’s annual Heritage Day Celebration in Philadelphia, USA. The medal recognizes persons who have contributed to the vitality of the chemical industry while contributing to solving global challenges.
13.05.2008
A contract for the supply of Topsoe process technology and catalysts for two ammonia plants has been signed with the Algeria Oman Fertilizer Company. “We see this as an important milestone for the coming increased requirement for fertilizers worldwide,” says Jørgen Gøl, Director of Marketing and Sales in the Technology Division.
21.04.2008
On 10-12 September 2008 Topsoe will host the Topsoe Intensive hydroprocessing course. The course offers clients a unique opportunity to gain from Topsoe's experts fundamental understanding of hydroprocessing catalysts and technologies while also offering the opportunity to gain from Topsoe's extensive industrial hydroprocessing experience.
24.01.2008
Vietnam National Chemical Corporation – Vinachem – has contracted Topsoe for supply of license, engineering, proprietary equipment and catalysts for the ammonia synthesis unit of the new coal-based urea plant. With a capacity of 560,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser pr. year the plant will become Vietnam’s second largest.