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3 December 2025
Chevron Sets 2026 Capex at $18-$19 Billion
2026 capex focuses on high-return projects, with $10.5B in U.S., $7B offshore. $1B targets carbon reduction and new energies. Affiliate capex at $1.3-$1.7B.
2 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Divests Daramic Lead Battery Separator Business
The divestiture aligns resources with growth areas like electronics and lithium-ion battery separators, enhancing Asahi Kasei's focus on high-potential initiatives and capital efficiency.
2 December 2025
TotalEnergies Clarifies Mozambique LNG Project Financing
Mozambique LNG partners replace UKEF and Atradius with additional equity after force majeure. 90% of lenders remain committed. Concerns raised over human rights reports in Cabo Delgado.
2 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Sells Daramic Lead Battery Separator Business
The divestiture aligns resources for growth in electronics and lithium-ion battery separators, focusing on North America, Japan, and Korea, under a strategic management plan.
1 December 2025
Huntsman Revises Q4 2025 Outlook
An unplanned outage at the Rotterdam facility will likely reduce Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA by $10 million, with production expected to resume mid-December.
1 December 2025
Lilly Reduces Price of Zepbound Vials
Zepbound single-dose vials are now cheaper, enhancing access for obesity patients. Starting doses cost $299/month, with higher doses at $399 and $449.
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29 November 2025
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins Begins Restructuring to Continue Operations
The company initiates restructuring due to inability to service liabilities, aiming for continued operations and creditor arrangement by November 2025.
27 November 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1-Q3 2025 Performance
Processed 4.61M tons raw materials, $4.44B turnover, $175M EBITDA, -$20M net result. Calls for fiscal reforms. 1.4B state contribution. 1,206 sales points.
27 November 2025
WACKER Targets €300M Annual Savings
WACKER plans 1,500 job cuts to save costs, focusing on fixed production expenses. Implementation starts Q1 2026, completing by end of 2027. High energy prices in Germany are a concern.
27 November 2025
Momentum Global Ventures Invests €200 Million in Perpetual Next
Investment funds facility expansion for biomethanol production in Europe and the US, including the world's largest torrefaction reactor, with support from ING Corporate Finance.
24 November 2025
ORLEN Secures Contract for 40 Locomotives
ORLEN Kolej orders 40 energy-efficient locomotives from PESA and Newag, enhancing operational flexibility and supporting Poland's economic growth.
24 November 2025
KMG 2025 Nine-Month Financial Results
Revenue rose to 7,058 bln tenge, EBITDA to 1,800 bln tenge. Net profit reached 978 bln tenge. Net debt decreased to 496 bln tenge.
21 November 2025
Veolia Acquires Clean Earth to Expand US Hazardous Waste Operations
Acquisition doubles US hazardous waste size, boosts exposure in retail and healthcare, and enhances global revenue and EBITDA margin. Asset disposals total €2bn.
20 November 2025
Johnson Matthey Reports 1H 2025 Results
Strong 1H performance with 38% profit growth. Catalyst sale on track. Cash flow up, £1.4B returns to shareholders. Outlook: mid single-digit profit growth, Clean Air margin 14-15%.
20 November 2025
ORLEN Group Reports Record Q3 2025 Profit and Investment
ORLEN's Q3 2025 saw high investment in energy security, record dividends, and growth in renewable capacity, with strong performance across all segments despite challenging conditions.
19 November 2025
ExxonMobil Shuts Mossmorran: 830,000 T/Y Ethylene Capacity Lost, Threatening 429 Jobs and Supply Chain
Closure impacts 429 jobs, disrupts supply chain, and weakens UK's industrial base amid high energy costs and lack of government support.
18 November 2025
AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce All-Stock Merger
The merger creates a $25B coatings leader, enhancing innovation, growth, and shareholder value with $600M synergies expected within three years.
17 November 2025
Repsol Unveils New Lubricant Brand to Double Business by 2030
Repsol launches a new brand identity, partners with MotoGP, and aims to boost EBITDA and expand in key markets by 2030.
17 November 2025
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment
The acquisition includes Halda's RIPTAC platform and prostate cancer therapy, HLD-0915, aiming to enhance Johnson & Johnson's oncology pipeline and develop new targeted therapies.
17 November 2025
Stahl to Spin Off Wet-End Leather Business into Independent Company
Stahl halts sale to Syntagma Capital due to market conditions, continuing the carve-out to form a new brand, Muno, focusing on speciality coatings and innovation.
17 November 2025
TotalEnergies Acquires 50% of EPH's European Power Assets
The €5.1B deal creates a joint venture, boosting flexible power generation and enhancing TotalEnergies' position in European electricity markets. Completion expected mid-2026.
14 November 2025
Asahi Kasei Wins 2025 Best IR Award from JIRA
Recognized for proactive IR efforts, Asahi Kasei excels in investor dialogue, integrated reporting, and leveraging intangible assets across its business sectors.
13 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Sells 75.01% Stake in LCPL
The sale to PTA Global Holding Ltd. secures KRW 127.6 billion, enhancing financial stability and focusing on high-value specialty materials.
13 November 2025
Toray Divests Stake in Japan Vilene
Toray sells its 25% stake to Freudenberg for ¥17 billion. The deal finalizes in February 2026, with a ¥6 billion post-tax gain expected. Toray will continue supplying products to Japan Vilene.
13 November 2025
Iberdrola to Boost Basque Country Investment by 50% in 2025-28
Iberdrola plans a €1.3 billion investment in Basque electricity networks, impacting €12 billion by 2028, and boosting Basque shareholder value by €2 billion.
12 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Q3 2025 Provisional Results
Sales reached KRW 4.7861 trillion with a KRW 132.6 billion loss. Structural reforms and asset sales aim to boost competitiveness and financial stability.
12 November 2025
Statkraft Credit Rating Downgraded to A- by S&P
S&P downgrades credit rating due to weakening performance. Statkraft aligns with its A- target, maintaining focus on core activities and competitiveness.
12 November 2025
UPM Pays €85 Million in Finnish Corporate Tax for 2024
UPM's 2024 economic impact in Finland includes €568M in taxes, €419M in salaries, €950M in wood purchases, and €800M in dividends, supporting 6,222 employees and 5,600 suppliers.
12 November 2025
Chevron Plans for 10% Annual Cash Flow Growth
Chevron targets 10% annual EPS growth, reduces capex to $18-$21B, and plans $10-$20B share repurchases yearly. Focus on AI power solutions and new energies for long-term shareholder value.
12 November 2025
Ørsted Achieves 98% Carbon Emission Reduction in Green Transformation
Ørsted transitions to 99% renewable energy, meeting its 2025 target. Focus shifts to reducing upstream and downstream emissions for a 2040 net-zero goal.
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