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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.