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10 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson: TECNIS PureSee IOL Shows Strong Contrast Sensitivity and Extended Range of Vision
Real-world and randomized trials show excellent distance/intermediate vision, some near gain, high satisfaction, low visual disturbances and strong tolerance to residual refractive error.
9 April 2026
Chevron confirms Bandit oil discovery in Gulf of America
Oil discovered at Bandit (Green Canyon Block 680), ~125 miles south of Louisiana. High-quality, full-to-base Miocene sands. Co-owners assessing appraisal and potential subsea tie‑backs.
9 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Wegovy injection approved for up to 48-hour controlled‑temperature delivery in the EU
EMA change reduces last‑mile cold‑chain needs, lowering packaging/transport costs, enabling discrete home and online dispensing; SmPC updated for healthcare providers; patient leaflet unchanged.
9 April 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim and BioNTech partner on ES‑SCLC immunotherapy trial
Phase Ib/II trial will test DLL3/CD3 T‑cell engager plus PD‑L1/VEGF‑A bispecific in extensive‑stage SCLC to boost durable antitumor immunity; dosing to start H2 2026
9 April 2026
BASF launches NeoHelix peptide and SkinNexus bio‑identical Collagen III
Two actives: a precision peptide reducing damaged collagen 41% and raising hyaluronic acid 65%; a recombinant bio‑identical Collagen III fragment that boosts Coll I/III/V and improves tone & wrinkles
9 April 2026
Worley names Kristen Bruner CPO as Vikki Pink departs
Outgoing people leader served nearly seven years and will support a handover. Successor joins 1 May and starts 1 July 2026, bringing HR leadership experience at Huron, W.L. Gore and Boeing.
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8 April 2026
UPM Adhesive Materials and Mark Andy renew Americas partnership for seventh year
Leverages sustainable label materials and advanced printing tech to deliver label solutions optimized for performance, cost and sustainability across press types; shown in demo centers.
8 April 2026
Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement
Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
8 April 2026
CELLforCURE seeks buyer for Les Ulis site
Seeking buyer to preserve cell & gene therapy manufacturing after funding slowdown, project cancellations and US relocation. Takeover sought in coming months; employee support prioritized.
8 April 2026
GSK’s Exdensur approved in China for CRSwNP
China approves Exdensur (depemokimab) as biannual add-on for adults with CRSwNP uncontrolled by systemic steroids or surgery. ANCHOR trials showed reduced polyp size and obstruction; well tolerated.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana
MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
7 April 2026
Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery
First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
7 April 2026
Merck launches tender offer for Terns Pharmaceuticals
Begins cash tender offer of $53.00/share; expires May 4, 2026; closing conditioned on >50% tender, HSR clearance and customary conditions; expected to close in Q2 2026
7 April 2026
Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID
Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
7 April 2026
Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX
First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
6 April 2026
Amgen reports positive Phase 3 topline results for subcutaneous TEPEZZA in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease
Phase 3 subcutaneous TEPEZZA met primary endpoint in moderate-to-severe TED: 76.7% proptosis response vs 19.6% placebo; mean −3.17 mm reduction; safety consistent; mild injection-site AEs
6 April 2026
Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project
FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
6 April 2026
Mesabi Metallics raises $150M from Macquarie
World-scale DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, MN, set for Q3 2026 start; $2.5B project on 16,000+ acres, EXIM support, $2B+ equity invested and 800 workers onsite.
6 April 2026
Trinseo: The Node That Ran Out of Time
Lender waivers expiring; missed interest; market cap far below debt. Costly M&A and validated PC/ABS dissolution recycling tech, but cash‑strapped amid energy shocks and no sovereign backer—sale likely.
2 April 2026
Airgas (Air Liquide) supplies high-pressure nitrogen for NASA Artemis II
Provided high-pressure nitrogen from Merritt Island to support a crewed lunar flight, meeting peak flow requirements for the launch vehicle during final countdown and liftoff.
2 April 2026
FDA approves Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron), oral GLP‑1 for anytime dosing
Oral GLP‑1 produced ~12% mean weight loss (~27 lb) at 72 weeks in Phase 3. Available via direct home delivery with low‑cost copays; carries thyroid tumor and GI side‑effect warnings.
2 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Wegovy pill shows greater weight loss and lower discontinuation vs orforglipron in indirect comparison
Indirect comparison (ORION) found oral semaglutide 25 mg led to ~3% greater weight loss vs orforglipron; orforglipron had higher discontinuation for AEs (esp. GI); 84% preferred semaglutide-like profile.
2 April 2026
Merck starts pivotal Phase 2b/3 trial of MK-8748 (Tiespectus) for neovascular AMD
Pivotal Phase 2b/3 MALBEC trial begins for a bispecific Tie2 agonist/VEGF inhibitor in neovascular AMD; randomized vs aflibercept, primary endpoint mean BCVA change at Year 1.
2 April 2026
Chugai: Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) FDA-approved for weight loss
FDA approved an oral GLP-1 for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions; used with calorie restriction and increased activity to lose and maintain weight
1 April 2026
BASF acquires AgBiTech
Deal closed Mar 31, 2026 after regulatory approvals; adds proven biological insect-control tech, boosts offerings in Brazil and enables global scaling to broaden farmer insect-control options
1 April 2026
EIB lends €500m to Eni for Sannazzaro biorefinery conversion
15-year loan backs Sannazzaro refinery conversion to Ecofining HVO diesel and SAF from used oils, fats and agri-food waste, ~550,000 t/yr, aiding transport decarbonisation
1 April 2026
Dr. Faisal Alfaqeer appointed SABIC CEO
Dr. Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer took office as CEO, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh. He has 30+ years' industry experience, led Sadara, chaired ARLANXEO, and holds a PhD in Materials Science
31 March 2026
Mesabi Metallics secures $520M Breakwall financing to advance U.S. DR iron-ore project
Northern Minnesota DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant on 16,000+ acres progressing toward commercial start; $2.5B project, 750+ construction workers onsite, backed by EXIM support.
31 March 2026
BASF launches Butyl and 2‑Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE with Avery Dennison
Launches butyl and 2‑ethylhexyl acrylates made using attributed Texas renewable electricity; drop‑in for coatings and adhesives, reducing manufacturing CO2; commercialization supported by partner.
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