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25 September 2025
Evonik Lowers Outlook Amidst Economic Stagnation
Evonik's Q3 EBITDA expected at €420-€460M, below Q2's €509M. Full-year forecast cut to €1.9B due to weak demand. Revenue and cash conversion also impacted.
25 September 2025
Eni Sells 30% Stake in Côte d’Ivoire's Baleine Project to Vitol
The Baleine project, Côte d’Ivoire's key offshore development, boosts production with Phase 3, enhancing energy supply. Eni and Vitol strengthen ties in West Africa.
25 September 2025
OCI Global H1 2025 Financial Results
OCI sold its methanol business, distributed $1.7B to shareholders, and retired 2033 bonds. European operations improved, and Beaumont ammonia project nears completion.
24 September 2025
TotalEnergies Board Confirms Strategy and Growth Progress
Board prioritizes dividend growth, adjusts share buybacks, approves employee capital increase, and converts ADRs to ordinary shares, supporting a 4% annual energy production growth.
24 September 2025
BASF Exits Hydrosulfites Business, Closes Ludwigshafen Facility
BASF will phase out hydrosulfite products, impacting 65 jobs, to focus on long-term value. Hydrosulfites are used in textiles and paper.
23 September 2025
INEOS Prices €800M Senior Secured Notes Due 2031
Proceeds will fund Project ONE in Antwerp and cover transaction costs. Completion of transactions is not guaranteed.
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23 September 2025
EIB Funds €25M for Tecnocap's Sustainable Initiatives
EIB supports energy efficiency and renewable projects in Italy and Czech Republic, enhancing competitiveness and fostering green transition in cohesion regions.
22 September 2025
ExxonMobil halts chemical recycling projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp
Projects halted due to EU policy disputes on recycled content calculation, impacting economic viability and investment in circular economy technologies.
22 September 2025
INEOS Launches €650M Senior Secured Notes Offering
Proceeds will fund Project ONE in Antwerp and cover transaction costs. Completion of transactions is not guaranteed.
18 September 2025
Roche to Acquire 89bio and Its Phase 3 FGF21 Analog for MASH Treatment
Roche enhances its CVRM portfolio with 89bio's pegozafermin, targeting MASH. The deal is valued up to $3.5 billion, with potential milestone payments. Completion expected Q4 2025.
18 September 2025
Iberdrola Sells Hungarian Business for €171 Million
The sale includes 158 MW of wind assets. The move aligns with a strategy to focus on key markets like the US and UK, emphasizing regulated or long-term contracted generation.
18 September 2025
Elkem ASA Enters Exclusive Sales Process for Silicones Division
Elkem is negotiating with a major industrial player to sell its Silicones division, aiming to focus on Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions. Transaction expected to close in H1 2026.
18 September 2025
Aramco Completes $3B Sukuk Issuance
The $3B Sukuk issuance attracted strong demand, priced with a negative new issue premium, and includes two tranches maturing in 2030 and 2035 with profit rates of 4.125% and 4.625%.
17 September 2025
Symrise Places €800 Million Bond
The €800M bond, with a 7-year maturity and 3.25% coupon, will refinance 2025 debt. It received high demand and a Baa1 rating from Moody's.
16 September 2025
RWE Issues $2 Billion US Dollar Green Bond
RWE's $2 billion green bond, split into 10-year and 30-year tranches, was oversubscribed 5 times. Funds will support projects under RWE's Green Financing Framework.
16 September 2025
Veolia Employees Become Largest Shareholders with Record Participation
Sequoia 2025 saw 45% employee participation, raising €329.3M. Capital reduction offset dilution, keeping share capital unchanged. Employees now hold over 9.5% of shares, aligning with GreenUp goals.
12 September 2025
Symrise Achieves Investment Grade Ratings from S&P and Moody's
The ratings highlight strong market position, financial performance, and risk management, enhancing access to capital markets and diversifying funding sources.
11 September 2025
Aurubis Secures €200M EIB Loan for Recycling and Copper Expansion
EIB funds will boost copper refining in Bulgaria and recycling in Hamburg, supporting EU's critical raw materials strategy and enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience.
11 September 2025
EIB Group to Support Energy Efficiency for 350,000 European SMEs with €17.5 Billion Initiative
The initiative aims to double energy efficiency support for SMEs, mobilize €65 billion by 2027, and simplify access through a "one-stop-shop" and partnerships with private sectors.
10 September 2025
Novo Nordisk Restructures for Growth
Streamlining aims to cut 9,000 jobs, save DKK 8bn annually by 2026, and reinvest in diabetes and obesity growth, despite DKK 8bn restructuring costs impacting 2025 profit outlook.
9 September 2025
Statkraft Sells 49% Stake in Indian Hydropower JV to LNJ Bhilwara Group
Statkraft divests its stake in Malana Power, focusing on core markets. LNJ Bhilwara Group to expand in renewable energy.
8 September 2025
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Leads ADNOC Board Meeting
Reviewed financials, AI deployment, international expansion, and unconventional gas. Emphasized trading growth, UAE skill development, and new chemical projects in Al Ruwais.
8 September 2025
Vopak Terquimsa Sells Barcelona Terminal to Tradebe
The Barcelona terminal sale is not strategic for Vopak. They retain a 50% share in Tarragona and expect an exceptional gain in Q3 2025, with no material impact on their 2025 outlook.
8 September 2025
RWE and Apollo Partner to Fund Amprion's Grid Expansion
The joint venture will invest €3.2 billion in Amprion's grid expansion, with RWE retaining operational control. Completion is expected in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval.
5 September 2025
Ørsted Revises 2025 EBITDA Forecast
Lower offshore wind speeds and project delays prompt EBITDA guidance adjustment to DKK 24-27 billion for 2025. Gross investment guidance remains at DKK 50-54 billion. Medium-term targets unaffected.
5 September 2025
Ørsted A/S Extraordinary General Meeting Decisions
Board authorized to increase share capital with pre-emptive rights; previous authorization without pre-emptive rights repealed; resolutions registration approved.
4 September 2025
UPM to Halt Label Production in Nancy, France
UPM plans to centralize production, converting the Nancy site into a distribution terminal, impacting up to 82 jobs.
4 September 2025
Iberdrola's Ignacio Galán Discusses UK Investment with Prime Minister
Galán praises UK's regulatory stability and plans to double investments, enhancing local supply chains and jobs, while supporting UK-EU cooperation on electrification and energy security.
4 September 2025
Avantium Launches €65 Million Rights Offering
The offering supports Avantium's funding needs until EBITDA break-even in 2027, with cornerstone investments and full underwriting. Commercial operations for PEF start in Q1 2026.
4 September 2025
Avantium Reports H1 2025 Results
Avantium's FDCA plant progresses with successful MMF production. Secured €20M financing and launching €65M equity raise to support commercialization.
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