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  21 April 2026

  Synthos AGRO at ChemSpec Europe 2026

  At ChemSpec Europe in Cologne (6-7 May 2026) to present formulation, contract manufacturing and international cooperation expertise. Meet the sales and formulation teams at Hall 7, Stand H51.
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  21 April 2026

  Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat using NX Replast™ at Milano Design Week

  At Milano Design Week a 100% post‑consumer recycled urban transport seat is showcased, upcycled into a high‑performance, durable product designed for return to recycling.
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  21 April 2026

  GENOX debuts J and X series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

  Shows J Series pipe shredder for pipes to 2000mm dia/120mm thick with 6m hopper; X Series twin-shaft high-torque shredder for mixed/rigid waste. Offers turnkey recycling systems and global service
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  21 April 2026

  Merck and Eisai: LITESPARK‑012 triplet regimens fail to improve PFS and OS versus KEYTRUDA+LENVIMA in first‑line RCC

  Phase 3 LITESPARK‑012 tested pembrolizumab+lenvatinib+belzutifan and a pembrolizumab+quavonlimab+lenvatinib regimen; safety profiles consistent with prior studies; full analysis ongoing.
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  21 April 2026

  INEOS Inovyn to sell Italian chlor-alkali business to Esseco Industrial

  Sale covers Rosignano and Tavazzano chlor‑alkali plants; regulatory approval required, expected 2026. Seller manages sites until closing; customer/supplier terms unchanged. Rosignano R&D retained.
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  21 April 2026

  Genox debuts J- and X-series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

  Showcased a high-capacity pipe shredder for >2,000-mm pipes and a low-speed high-torque twin-shaft unit for mixed heavy waste; provides turnkey recycling systems worldwide.

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  21 April 2026

  Siemens expands Industrial Edge for enhanced data and AI integration

  Industrial Edge: AI Suite & WinCC Unified GA. Management adds IEC62443 security and air‑gap. Information Hub gets bidirectional sync and ARM support. New machine‑vision and rugged HW partners.
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  21 April 2026

  Arkema at Chinaplas 2026: high-performance materials

  Showcases bio-based, recyclable high-performance polymers, additives and advanced materials for mobility, electronics, semiconductors and consumer goods; highlights Asia production expansions.
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  21 April 2026

  LANXESS at IFAT 2026: Filtration for PFAS, Phosphorus, Micropollutants and UPW

  IFAT showcase: ion‑exchange resins and adsorbents for regenerable phosphorus removal (Bayoxide E IN 20), PFAS and fluoride (MDS/TP resins), micropollutants (VP OC), and the LewaPlus design tool.
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  21 April 2026

  Croda launches Matrixyl Neolide controlled‑release skincare peptide

  Patented encapsulation enables controlled peptide release up to 15 days, visible firming (25% in 2 weeks), microneedling synergy (+31% collagen‑III), 99.8% natural, vegan and lower carbon footprint.
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  21 April 2026

  Evonik opens expanded specialty-amine plant in Nanjing

  Double-digit-million-euro expansion boosts specialty amine capacity in Nanjing, improving supply security, raw-material access and low-VOC additives for polyurethane/epoxy; plant runs on green power
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  21 April 2026

  Evonik commissions 150 kV Antwerp substation

  New 150 kV substation in Antwerp replaces 36 kV link, boosting capacity for industrial electrification and CO2 cuts; built with Elia, includes two 150t transformers and 6 ~1km cables.
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  21 April 2026

  The Illusion of Overnight Success: What China's Aromatics Breakthrough Actually Tells Us

  Aromatics gains (27% energy, 50% low‑temp heat) reflect decades of incremental catalyst/adsorbent R&D, not a sudden breakthrough—could displace incumbent licensors across Asia/Middle East.
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  21 April 2026

  Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery

  44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
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  21 April 2026

  ScottishPower and Masdar install UK’s largest 115m blades at East Anglia THREE

  First turbine installed; 95×14MW units (1.4GW) with UK-made blades (285 in Hull). 262m tip height; will power ~1.3M homes. Installation using two jack‑up vessels.
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  21 April 2026

  LKAB advances Luleå critical‑minerals demonstration plant

  Installation underway at demo facility; building complete, commissioning autumn. Malmberget pilot tests the chain. Tech will extract phosphorus and 17 REEs from iron‑ore residues; permits ongoing.
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  21 April 2026

  Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN validate industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling

  Semi-industrial test processed tens of tons of post-consumer polyester textiles to produce BHET monomer, validating textile-to-textile chemical recycling and enabling circular polyester loops.
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  21 April 2026

  Aurubis signs multi-year low‑carbon copper supply deal with NKT

  Multi-year agreement supplies low‑carbon Wire ROD for high‑voltage cables across Europe, ensuring reliable quality, resilient supply chains and supporting energy-transition projects.
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  21 April 2026

  OCI Global sells remaining Methanex stake

  Sold 2,612,962 shares (~3.4%) in a block trade at US$52.85 each on 20 April; net proceeds ≈US$138.1M. May acquire or dispose of such securities in the future.
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  21 April 2026

  BASF expands HALS and NOR HALS capacity

  Boosts supply reliability to meet rising demand; NOR HALS improves UV, heat and chemical resistance for durable agricultural films, enabling multiseason use; AR forms reduce dust for safer handling.
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  21 April 2026

  FDA accepts Roche sBLA for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

  ALLEGORY phase III: SRI‑4 response 76.7% vs 53.5% (adj diff 23.1%), doubled remission rates, fewer flares and reduced steroid use. FDA decision expected by Dec 2026.
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  21 April 2026

  China Petrochemical’s next-generation green intelligent aromatics technology achieves international leading status

  New aromatics tech validated: p-xylene adsorbent, ethylbenzene‑conversion isomerization catalyst, SMB single‑tower separation, intelligent control; 25 patents; +50% low‑temp heat reuse, −27% energy/unit
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  21 April 2026

  PETRONAS signs MoU with Terengganu on nature-based carbon projects

  Terengganu will identify and assess sites for nature-based carbon projects meeting international standards to generate high-quality credits, boost biodiversity and benefit local communities.
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  20 April 2026

  FDA Accepts Genentech sBLA for Gazyva in SLE

  FDA accepted sBLA for an anti‑CD20 in SLE after Phase III ALLEGORY: SRI‑4 responders 76.7% vs 53.5%, higher remission, fewer flares and steroid reduction; decision due Dec 2026.
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  20 April 2026

  Yara names Helge Lund as Chair

  Appointment effective after AGM on 12 May 2026. Outgoing chair Trond Berger to step down. Committee also nominated Martina Merz and Ivar Vatne; John Thuestad and Tove Feld not standing for re-election.
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  20 April 2026

  Topsoe to supply HydroFlex for Abundia's plastic-to-fuel facilities

  Selected tech will convert plastic waste into drop-in diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and chemical feedstock at three North American plants (1,500 bpd each). Baytown FID end-2026; ops 2029.
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  20 April 2026

  Elkem sells Saguenay biocarbon unit to CHAR Tech, secures 5‑year 62,500‑t supply

  Sale transfers pilot/demo facility and proprietary pellet tech; site to be upgraded to 15,000 t/yr of pellets, converting raw biochar into biocarbon for ferrosilicon decarbonisation and smelter supply.
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  20 April 2026

  Boehringer Ingelheim launches £150M AI accelerator in London’s Knowledge Quarter

  Adds a new Computational Innovation centre to the global footprint, focusing on AI/ML for drug R&D to deepen disease biology and speed discovery; first 50 AI experts by end of 2027.
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  20 April 2026

  PPG launches end-to-end data center protective coatings and application services

  At Data Center World: demos of IEEE/UL‑compliant coating systems plus application and paint‑line design services; features EMI shielding, fire and corrosion protection, thermal reflectivity.
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  20 April 2026

  PPG launches first U.S. PVC-NI coil coating for aluminum pet food cans

  One-component PVC-NI coil-applied interior coating for aluminum DRD cans and easy-open ends; ready, cuts changeovers and waste, cures across lines, resists stains in wet pet food; brand-approved.