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2 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson's IMAAVY® (nipocalimab) Approved by European Commission for Generalised Myasthenia Gravis
IMAAVY® (nipocalimab) gains EU approval for gMG, showing sustained disease control in adults and adolescents, with consistent safety and tolerability.
1 December 2025
Aptar Acquires Sommaplast for Oral Dosing Packaging Solutions
Aptar expands in Brazil, enhancing its presence in oral dosing markets, leveraging Sommaplast's expertise and maintaining its operational strengths.
24 November 2025
Rhodia Announces Investment in Santo André Textile Platform
R$ 100M investment from 2025-2028 to modernize, boost energy efficiency, and innovate in polyamide production, enhancing Brazil's textile industry competitiveness and sustainability.
24 November 2025
Iberdrola Seeks Full Ownership of Neoenergia with 16.2% Stake Acquisition
Iberdrola offers 32.5 reais per share for Neoenergia's remaining stake, aiming to simplify operations, enhance flexibility, and cut costs. The move underscores commitment to Brazil's electricity sector.
18 November 2025
Braskem and TE Connectivity Collaborate on Bio-Based Heat Shrink Tubing Innovation
Bio-based materials reduce emissions in heat shrink tubing, meeting global standards and supporting sustainable electronics manufacturing.
14 November 2025
TotalEnergies Pledges $100 Million to Climate Investment at COP30
TotalEnergies supports Climate Investment to advance decarbonization in oil and gas, focusing on methane detection, carbon capture, and energy efficiency.
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14 November 2025
Symrise Unveils CO₂ Tracking Platform at COP30
Symrise launches a digital tool for carbon tracking, co-chairs a bioeconomy group, and engages in dialogues to promote sustainable practices at COP30.
13 November 2025
ARLANXEO Boosts Triunfo Plant Capacity
The Triunfo plant in Brazil will increase output by 25% by 2027 to meet rising demand in Latin America, ensuring local supply and supporting regional growth.
12 November 2025
Ørsted Achieves 98% Carbon Emission Reduction in Green Transformation
Ørsted transitions to 99% renewable energy, meeting its 2025 target. Focus shifts to reducing upstream and downstream emissions for a 2040 net-zero goal.
11 November 2025
Equinor Transfers Peregrino Operatorship to PRIO
Equinor sold a 40% stake in Brazil's Peregrino field to PRIO for USD 2.33 billion, transferring operatorship. Equinor continues as a non-operated partner for the remaining 20% stake.
9 November 2025
Iberdrola's Noronha Verde Project Boosts Brazil's Clean Energy Leadership
Noronha Verde integrates solar and battery storage to make Fernando de Noronha a sustainable energy model, with a 22 MWp plant and 49 MWh storage, operational by 2027.
5 November 2025
EU to Promote Global Clean Transition at COP30
EU to push for climate action at COP30, focusing on clean energy, emissions reduction, and climate finance, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
3 November 2025
Clariant Wins Petrobras Best Suppliers Award for Chemicals
Clariant excels in quality, ESHA, delivery, and contract management, scoring 5.7/6 on Petrobras's Supplier Performance Index, enhancing its reliability and performance.
3 November 2025
Takeda's Dengue Vaccine Proven Effective for 7 Years
QDENGA shows long-term safety and efficacy, reducing dengue cases and hospitalizations. Approved in 41 countries, it remains effective across all virus serotypes with no new safety issues.
31 October 2025
Iberdrola Acquires PREVI's 30.29% Stake in Neoenergia
Iberdrola now controls 84% of Neoenergia, investing €1.92 billion. Neoenergia leads Brazil's distribution with 40M customers and 3,800 MW renewable capacity.
31 October 2025
Duisburg and Rotterdam Ports Collaborate on Energy Transition
The ports aim to develop sustainable transport corridors, focusing on CO2 export and hydrogen, enhancing cross-border logistics and supporting the energy transition.
30 October 2025
bp Advances Bumerangue Discovery Plans in Brazil
bp confirms a large hydrocarbon column at Bumerangue, with appraisal activities set for 2027. Initial results show promising liquid volumes, boosting confidence in the field's potential.
29 October 2025
Johnson & Johnson to Conduct Study Comparing IMAAVY™ and Alternative FcRn Blocker for gMG
The EPIC study will compare IMAAVY™ to efgartigimod in gMG patients, including a treatment-switch arm. Vibrance-MG data shows sustained IgG reduction and disease control in pediatric patients.
29 October 2025
Equinor Q3 2025 Financial Results
Adjusted operating income at $6.21B. Production up 7%. Strong cash flow, cost focus, and strategic developments. Dividend set at $0.37/share.
27 October 2025
Iberdrola Wins M&A Value Award
Iberdrola's strategic M&A activities, including 26 deals worth over €18.5B, have accelerated its growth, meeting 2026 targets early and boosting its market position.
27 October 2025
Galp Q3 2025 Financial Results
Strong Q3 performance with robust cash flow, reduced net debt, and strategic progress in Brazil and Namibia. Upstream, Industrial, and Commercial segments showed solid results.
24 October 2025
Johnson & Johnson: Nipocalimab Reduces Sjögren’s Disease Activity and Severity
Nipocalimab shows promise in reducing Sjögren’s disease symptoms and autoantibodies, with a favorable safety profile and ongoing Phase 3 trials.
24 October 2025
Sasol Renews Partnership with SAFA for Banyana Banyana
The partnership extends to 2029, supporting women's football in South Africa, focusing on empowerment and visibility, with achievements in major tournaments.
23 October 2025
Iberdrola's Ignacio Galán Wins 2025 International Energy Award in Qatar
Galán honored for advancing renewables, transforming Iberdrola into a global leader. Iberdrola plans €58B investment in grids by 2028, focusing on the UK and US.
22 October 2025
Equinor Q3 2025 Safety Report
A fatal accident occurred at Mongstad. Safety metrics improved, with reduced incident and injury frequencies. Focus on preventive measures and supplier collaboration continues.
20 October 2025
bp Announces Discovery in Namibia's Orange Basin
Volans-1X well in Orange Basin finds 26m of gas condensate reservoirs with high CGR. Third major 2025 discovery for Azule Energy partners. Further evaluation ongoing.
16 October 2025
Solvay-Led Group Delivers Energy Transition Report to Brazil for COP30
The report urges clear policies, funding, and tailored strategies to boost energy transition and highlights private sector's role in reducing emissions.
16 October 2025
Equinor Begins Production at Bacalhau Field
Bacalhau field in Brazil starts production with over 1 billion boe reserves, using advanced FPSO technology for efficient, low-emission output. Expected to create 50,000 jobs over 30 years.
9 October 2025
Solvay Achieves 94% Water Reuse in Brazil with Veolia's Technology
Santo André plant recycles 94% of water, saving 133 Olympic pools annually, enhancing drought resilience and supporting circular economy goals.
7 October 2025
Braskem Updates Life Cycle Assessments for I'm green™ Bio-based Products
Updated LCAs show reduced carbon footprints for HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX, supporting sustainable choices in various applications. Data verified by third-party audit.
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