Valmet Delivers Emissions-Reducing Solutions for Dow's Ethylene Cracking

In a move to advance its sustainability efforts, global materials science leader Dow has selected Valmet Oyj to deliver turnkey process analytical solutions for its Path2Zero project at the company's Fort Saskatchewan site in Canada. According to Valmet's press release, the solutions will support Dow's net-zero emissions goals for its ethylene cracking operations. Valmet's advanced process analytical technologies will be a key component of Dow's Path2Zero initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the overall environmental performance of the ethylene cracking process. The project aligns with Dow's broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its global operations by 2050. 'Valmet's solutions will provide Dow with critical data and insights to optimize their ethylene cracking process and drive down emissions,' said a Valmet spokesperson. 'As the maritime industry continues to prioritize sustainability, we're proud to support Dow's decarbonization efforts through innovative process control technologies.' The announcement comes as the maritime sector increasingly focuses on reducing its environmental impact, with many companies and organizations setting ambitious emissions reduction targets. Valmet's collaboration with Dow demonstrates how advanced analytics and process optimization can play a key role in helping energy-intensive industries like petrochemicals achieve their sustainability goals.