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19 June 2026
Petrobras approves FID for RPBC bioQAV and renewable diesel plant
FID approved for RPBC biorefinery to produce aviation bio-kerosene and renewable diesel; ~US$1.2bn investment, 15,000 bpd capacity, operations due 2030.
19 June 2026
Sasol broadens Northern Cape green hydrogen strategy
From one-site Boegoebaai plan to a province-wide green hydrogen ecosystem, prioritising giga-scale renewables, transmission, port and phased market development.
19 June 2026
Johnson & Johnson: MEMBRANE shows MMA embolization with TRUFILL n‑BCA reduces cSDH recurrence
Randomized MEMBRANE trial found adding middle meningeal artery embolization with TRUFILL n‑BCA to standard care lowered chronic subdural hematoma recurrence and re‑intervention.
19 June 2026
SPIE Energy Poland leads 400 kV Choczewo substation to connect offshore wind
Choczewo substation now feeds Baltic Power and will route offshore wind into Poland’s 400 kV grid; full project completion is scheduled for 2027.
19 June 2026
Evonik sells Hanau pharmaceutical-ingredient assets to ProChem
Selected Hanau production assets transfer to a CDMO; Hanau GMP lipid unit retained to supply clinical and small commercial needs; deal expected to close 19 June 2026.
19 June 2026
Teijin: MHLW approves XEOMIN for cervical dystonia and blepharospasm
Japan expands XEOMIN label to two focal dystonias, adding to existing spasticity and sialorrhea indications.
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19 June 2026
Zenyaku/Chugai: Rituxan approved in Japan for adult-onset frequently relapsing or steroid‑dependent nephrotic syndrome
Approval adds adult-onset indication with specified IV dosing; Phase III showed 87.4% relapse‑free at Week 49 versus 38.0% for placebo; safety consistent with prior data.
19 June 2026
Chugai wins MHLW approval for Avastin as first treatment for neurofibromatosis type 2
MHLW adds NF2 to Avastin label after a Japanese Phase II BeatNF2 study showed hearing improvements and tumor-volume trends; recommended dose 5 mg/kg IV every two weeks.
19 June 2026
Chugai files Japanese NDA for sparsentan in IgA nephropathy
Application to Japan's health ministry follows global and Japanese Phase III trials showing large UPCR reductions and suggested eGFR benefit.
19 June 2026
Holcim acquires Xella
Adds European walling brands (Ytong, Hebel, Silka, Multipor); projected 2026 sales €1bn; €60m run-rate EBITDA synergies by year three; EPS accretive in year one.
19 June 2026
AGC launches windshield-to-flat-glass recycling demonstration
A June 2026 pilot will collect discarded windshields from repairs, separate laminated glass and use recovered cullet as feedstock for architectural flat glass production.
18 June 2026
Indaver opens Rivenhall IWMF, its largest Energy‑from‑Waste plant
Facility now processing waste and exporting power; capacity 595,000 t/yr and electricity for ~125,700 homes; €680m investment and plans for 40 ha low‑carbon greenhouses.
18 June 2026
Jordan Green Ammonia secures 1,000‑ha Aqaba lease for 120,000 t/yr green ammonia project
A 1,000‑hectare site in Aqaba leased for a green ammonia plant producing 120,000 t/yr using 550 MWp solar plus storage; financial close targeted September 2027.
18 June 2026
Siemens adds XLad ladder logic and S7-1200 G2 support to Simatic AX LCE
Adds ladder programming (XLad), Git/CI/CD integration, bidirectional text/graphical editing and support for S7‑1200 G2 controllers to broaden application scope.
18 June 2026
BASF Adapzo Active classified as FRAC Group Code 56
New HDAC-inhibitor fungicide gets its own FRAC code; targets Asian soybean rust in South America, shows ~6 bags/ha yield gain and no cross-resistance to current solutions.
18 June 2026
WuXi Biologics Suzhou biosafety lab wins fourth EMA GMP certificate enabling 19 EU products
EMA found zero critical findings in a four-day GMP inspection supporting EU marketing authorization for 19 biologics from 13 clients.
18 June 2026
Equinor agrees concept for Ringvei Vest subsea tie‑back to Troll B
Subsea development tying seven discoveries and one prospect to Troll B; estimated 240 million boe. Plan includes 13 wells, seabed tie‑in and DG2 decision planned end of year.
18 June 2026
ProLogium and Elysian sign MoU to evaluate next‑generation batteries for large electric aircraft
Parties will assess pack‑level energy density targets (320–420 Wh/kg) to support large battery‑electric aircraft with 750–1,000 km ranges and explore European supply‑chain localization.
18 June 2026
Braskem launches Blooming Future LR1 chemical/product tanker
Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
18 June 2026
Evonik expands Tailor Made efficiency program; 3,200 jobs to go
Companywide restructuring through 2029 including 3,200 job cuts and discontinuation of the polyester business in 2027.
18 June 2026
TotalEnergies MethaneLive real-time methane monitoring centre
Real‑time methane monitoring using 13,000 sensors, AI analytics and targeted maintenance to detect and correct fugitive emissions across operated Upstream sites.
18 June 2026
Statkraft and Alcoa agree 4.8 TWh supply to secure Lista aluminium plant
About 4.8 TWh of power for 2028–2031 to underpin Lista production after Line 2 restart, supporting the plant’s 95,000 tpa nameplate capacity and further development.
18 June 2026
UPM to curtail production at Kaukas and Pietarsaari pulp mills
Kaukas will be shut from 3 Aug 2026 for ~six weeks; Pietarsaari may face a temporary shutdown in October to optimise production and wood sourcing.
18 June 2026
ORLEN takes 20% stake in Goliat and four Norwegian licences
Acquisition adds ~58 million boe (including ~3 BCM gas) and aims to lift output from ~4,000 to ~12,000 boe/d through development of Goliat and Goliat Ridge.
18 June 2026
Kemira and IFF move Alpha Bio manufacturing to Hanko
Alpha Bio JV shifts its planned commercial-scale biobased materials plant to Hanko; EUR 130m investment, 50/50 ownership, commercial production now targeted for 2029.
18 June 2026
Roche: FDA accepts sBLA for subcutaneous Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL
sBLA accepted based on phase III SUNMO showing 59% reduction in progression risk; FDA decision expected by 9 Feb 2027.
17 June 2026
PCC SE consolidates MCAA business into PCC Rokita SA
Share-swap would issue 4,251,619 new shares using a six‑month VWAP example (68.05 PLN), implying about €68m valuation; aims to centralise MCAA production and capture synergies.
17 June 2026
INEOS Styrolution to close Channahon, Illinois polystyrene plant
Closure driven by market oversupply and margin pressures; decommissioning through Q4 2026; about 100 employees affected; production consolidated to Decatur (AL) and Altamira (MX).
17 June 2026
Genentech seeks FDA approval for Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL
sBLA accepted for subcutaneous bispecific + ADC combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma; FDA decision expected Feb 9, 2027.
17 June 2026
GSK/Spero: Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil) approved in US for adults with cUTIs
First oral carbapenem approved in the US for complicated UTIs; PIVOT-PO showed non-inferiority to IV imipenem-cilastatin; expected US availability by end of 2026.
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