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A 2kt/year pilot plant will recycle polyurethane foam into high-purity aniline for MDI, reducing carbon footprint by up to 40%. Operational by 2028, it targets hard-to-recycle rigid foam.

Oil and gas found in Troll and Sleipner areas, leveraging existing infrastructure. New discoveries support ongoing energy supply and exploration efforts on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Shell sells Jiffy Lube and Premium Velocity Auto for $1.3B, retaining other lubricant brands. A long-term supply agreement is included. Closing expected in H2 2026, pending approvals.

UPM is upgrading Tyrvää plant with modern automation and eco-friendly turbines to enhance grid flexibility and reduce environmental impact, completing by 2030.

A hydrogen truck pilot in the Netherlands aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in chemical logistics, offering a sustainable alternative to diesel for ADR-classified products.