Australian chemical industry news

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  22 October 2025

  Iberdrola Australia Announces CEO Transition

  Ross Rolfe to step down as CEO by end of 2025, remain Chairman. Paul Simshauser, former Powerlink Queensland CEO, to succeed him.
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  22 October 2025

  AkzoNobel Q3 Profitability Rises to 15.1% on Cost Savings

  Organic sales up 1%, revenue down 5% due to currency. India divestment closing in December. Provision for Australian project. Full-year EBITDA expected at €1.48 billion.
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  21 October 2025

  Takeda Partners with Innovent on Oncology Medicines

  Takeda gains rights to two late-stage cancer drugs and an option for an early-stage program, focusing on global development and commercialization outside Greater China.
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  15 October 2025

  Iberdrola Expands in Australia with Tungkillo Battery Project Acquisition

  Tungkillo in South Australia will see a €275M investment for 270 MW capacity. Iberdrola plans €1B in battery storage in Australia by 2028, aligning with its strategic growth plan.
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  9 September 2025

  Brenntag and Sudarshan Expand Pigment Supply to Australia

  The agreement extends a long-term partnership, providing access to sustainable anticorrosive pigments for paints, coatings, and plastics in Australia's demanding climate.
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  3 September 2025

  Worley to Design Key Infrastructure for INPEX LNG Project in Indonesia

  The project aims to produce 9.5M tons of LNG annually and integrate CCS technology, supporting Indonesia's energy transition with over 70% of work done locally.

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  1 September 2025

  Worley Appoints Former Incitec Pivot CEO to Board

  Jeanne Johns joins as Non-Executive Director, bringing global expertise. Sharon Warburton retires after six years, noted for her leadership in strategy and risk management.
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  21 August 2025

  Covestro Names Annie Chen as Taiwan Managing Director

  Annie Chen, current Head of Supply Chain, will succeed Dr. Carsten Wildebrand as Managing Director in Taiwan, continuing to lead supply chain operations in Asia-Pacific.
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  21 August 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde finalizes Pre-FEED for HAMR Energy's renewable fuels project in Australia

  The project in Victoria will use biomass and renewable electricity to produce green methanol, aiding Australia's hydrogen strategy and decarbonizing long-haul transport.
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  18 July 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Invests in Licella for Oil Conversion Expansion

  Investment supports global expansion of Cat-HTR™ technology for converting waste plastics and biomass into sustainable fuels, aligning with goals for a low-carbon, circular economy.
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  18 July 2025

  Chevron Finalizes Hess Acquisition

  The merger creates a top-tier energy firm, enhancing growth and shareholder returns, with significant assets in Guyana and Bakken, and $1B in cost synergies expected by 2025.
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  13 June 2025

  Yara Clean Ammonia Backs Ammonia Bunkering Pilot in Pilbara

  The first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer in Western Australia shows ammonia's potential as a marine fuel, with safety and scalability confirmed.