Swedish chemical industry news

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  1 April 2026

  LKAB: Johan Menckel on presence and responsibility

  New CEO pledges presence and clear priorities: modernise mining (automation, electrification, digitalisation), shift to carbon‑free processes, extract critical minerals, and support affected communities.
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  1 April 2026

  RWE sells Swedish wind portfolio to Aneo

  Sale transfers 1.8 GW onshore development pipeline, 124 MW operational onshore farms, 48 MW Karehamn offshore, a third-party onshore service business and related development, ops and offshore teams.
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  1 April 2026

  Meva Energy secures EBC certification for Kisa biochar

  EBC-certified biochar from biogas by-product meets purity and climate criteria. Made from local sawmill residues via gasification; enhances soil and locks carbon long-term
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  31 March 2026

  OMV and XRG form Borouge International

  Merger of Borouge, Borealis and NOVA creates global pure‑play polyolefins leader with 13.6 Mtpa capacity, >$500M synergies, advantaged feedstock and investment‑grade ratings
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  30 March 2026

  LKAB raises mineral resources by 900 million tonnes to 7.2 billion tonnes

  Exploration added volume and confidence; reserves ~0.9 Gt. Resources grew mainly at Malmberget; Per Geijer hosts 2.2 Mt REO in situ and phosphorus. EU strategic status granted.
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  27 March 2026

  LKAB releases 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report

  Report reviews 2025 performance: geopolitical market weakness hit results; measures to stabilise production and deliveries; social and environmental work in Gällivare & Kiruna.

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  27 March 2026

  LKAB cuts Kiruna production

  Changing rock conditions force temporary shutdown of pellet plant KK3 Apr–Nov, cutting ~2 Mt deliveries in 2026. No layoffs; plant gets maintenance; other mine areas assessed; restart aimed 2027.
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  25 March 2026

  Boliden: Seismic damage at Garpenberg cuts production to ~30%

  Seismic activity eased; limited production restarts in Q2 at ~100 kt/month. Major damage in an ore body delays some mining into 2026. Q1 EBITDA impact -SEK400M; zinc grade slightly down.
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  24 March 2026

  Vattenfall 2025 Report: Progress Toward Fossil‑Free Energy

  Emissions down 56% since 2017 (on 1.5°C path). 2025: SEK30.4bn invested (85% taxonomy), 95 TWh fossil‑free output, wind, nuclear and hydro project approvals; SEK165bn planned 2026–30.
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  19 March 2026

  Heidelberg Materials to reduce clinker production at Skövde plant

  Skövde will shift from clinker making to cement-only from 2027, sourcing clinker mainly from Slite due to weak construction demand; consultations on organisational changes will follow.
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  18 March 2026

  Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant

  SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
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  18 March 2026

  Boliden: Garpenberg mine production suspended after seismic activity

  Garpenberg mine evacuated March 14 after heightened seismic activity; concentrator stopped March 15. Inspections began March 18; gradual restart pending inspections; timing and impact unknown.
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  16 March 2026

  Garpenberg Mine Incident - Boliden

  A rock fall at Garpenberg mine led to injuries and evacuation due to increased seismic activity. Production halted pending safety inspections.
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  11 March 2026

  Uniper Meets 2025 Financial Targets, Proposes €0.72 Dividend

  Uniper's 2025 earnings fell from 2024, but it plans €5B investments and long-term gas contracts to boost supply security and growth.
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  6 March 2026

  Stora Enso Announces Executive Team for New Forest Asset Company

  Tuomas Hallenberg is CEO, joined by Martin Ros as CFO, Johan Djurberg as Head of Forestry, and Pontus Selderman as General Counsel. The demerger is set for completion in H1 2027.
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  5 March 2026

  Altris and Mecaware Join 2026 EIC Accelerator

  Selected for EIC funding, they aim to scale battery materials and recycling, enhancing Europe's clean energy and circular economy efforts.
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  26 February 2026

  Uniper's CCO Carsten Poppinga to Depart

  Poppinga to join EnBW as Head of Trading post-cooling period. CEO Michael Lewis to cover CCO duties until a successor is named.
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  25 February 2026

  Statkraft and OX2 Partner on Finland Battery Storage Optimization

  Statkraft will optimize two large-scale battery systems in Finland, enhancing grid stability and renewable integration, starting in 2028 with a seven-year agreement.
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  21 February 2026

  Johnson & Johnson's TREMFYA® Shows Sustained Remission in Ulcerative Colitis Over 3 Years

  TREMFYA® maintains clinical, endoscopic, and histologic outcomes in ulcerative colitis through 140 weeks, with high patient retention and no new safety concerns.
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  19 February 2026

  Lilly's Omvoh Maintains Steroid-Free Remission in Crohn's Patients for Three Years

  Omvoh shows durable efficacy in Crohn's and UC, with low surgery rates and sustained symptom relief over three years, maintaining steroid-free remission in over 90% of patients.
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  18 February 2026

  Asahi Kasei Pharma and Alchemedicine: AK1960 enters Phase I for refractory diseases

  AK1960, a novel ETA receptor antagonist with a new core structure, shows high ETA selectivity and kidney-disease efficacy in animals and has advanced to Phase I for refractory diseases.
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  13 February 2026

  SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.
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  12 February 2026

  SkyNRG Begins Construction of Delfzijl SAF Plant

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction starts after securing non-recourse project financing.
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  12 February 2026

  thyssenkrupp Q1 2025/2026: Sales Down, EBIT Up, Forecast Confirmed

  Order intake fell due to prior major contracts. Sales dropped 8%, but EBIT rose 10% via APEX program. Transformation progresses with strategic moves in various segments.
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  11 February 2026

  Neste Opens Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping

  Neste's new warehouse in Sweden enhances delivery speed for its high-quality lubricants, including the eco-friendly Neste ReNew line, supporting customers across Scandinavia.
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  9 February 2026

  Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading

  Sonja Müller-Dib, ex-Shell, joins as VP of Business Unit Trading, enhancing market position and supporting fossil-free goals.
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  9 February 2026

  Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading

  Müller-Dib, with 20+ years at Shell, will enhance Vattenfall's market position and support its fossil-free goals. The trading unit manages market access, hedging, and risk for energy transition.
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  6 February 2026

  Borealis Wins Nouryon Supplier of the Year Award

  Borealis earned the award for excellence in reliability, sustainability, and collaboration, enhancing Nouryon's supply chain and customer value.
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  5 February 2026

  Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results and Future Investments

  Earnings rose due to price hedging and nuclear performance. Investments planned in wind, nuclear, and grid. Highest climate ranking achieved.
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  4 February 2026

  Kemira Enters Finland's Top 5 in Nordic Diversity Index

  Kemira improved its diversity ranking, focusing on gender, age, nationality, and education. The 2026 report highlights AI's role in digital leadership.