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19 March 2026
QatarEnergy: Missile strikes cut LNG export capacity 17%, $20bn annual loss
Missile strikes at Ras Laffan damaged LNG Trains 4 & 6; repairs may take 3–5 years with force majeure on contracts. Pearl GTL offline ≥1 year; condensate, LPG, naphtha and helium production affected.
19 March 2026
OMV and ADNOC delay BGI listing, exchange offer and capital increase to 2027
Timing aligned to a 2027 capital increase; 2026 dividend cut will lower parent payout by ~€0.6–0.7/sh (payout USD250m vs USD500m). Further support measures possible.
19 March 2026
ADNOC and OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG
Agreement allows marketing of B4 volumes, adds ~$400M net over 3 years (~10% EPS accretion), supports 16.2 fils dividend, targets strong credit ratings; transactions close ~Mar 2026.
19 March 2026
Iberdrola hits 11 GW U.S. generation capacity
Nearly 100 U.S. facilities across 25 states, capacity meets >7M Americans; added 850 MW recently. Plans €16B investment (2025-28) for grids and new generation.
19 March 2026
Eni proposes €1.5bn buyback program and cancellation of purchased treasury shares
Board seeks shareholder approval May 6 to buy up to 303M shares through Apr 2027; up to 5.1M for LTIP; purchases limited to ±10% of prior session price; currently holds 86.8M (2.9%).
19 March 2026
Eni reorganises Plenitude ownership, prompting deconsolidation
Raise ~€1.5bn via non‑pro rata issue (pre‑money €10.75bn). New joint control; major holder ~65%. Funds to back 15 GW and 15M customers by 2030. Subject to approvals.
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19 March 2026
Eni 2026–2030 Plan
Consistent strategy: strong E&P project pipeline driving 3-4% production growth to 2030, self-funding Transition units, CFFO rising to €17bn, €40-45bn FCF 2026-30, lower gearing and higher payouts.
19 March 2026
Heidelberg Materials to reduce clinker production at Skövde plant
Skövde will shift from clinker making to cement-only from 2027, sourcing clinker mainly from Slite due to weak construction demand; consultations on organisational changes will follow.
19 March 2026
bp to sell Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group
Sale of Gelsenkirchen refinery raises structural cost-cut target by ~$1bn to $6.5-7.5bn by 2027, strengthens balance sheet, is free-cash-flow accretive; 12Mtpa, ~1,800 staff; close H2 2026.
19 March 2026
Elkem rated BBB- by Scope; Outlook Negative
Weak 2025 results and limited deleveraging from the Silicones divestment; company plans cost and debt reductions to restore investment-grade metrics.
19 March 2026
Equinor Annual Report 2025
Record production and strong cash results in 2025; safety improved; adjusted operating income $27.6B; production 2,137 mboe/d; renewables +25%; emissions −34% since 2015.
19 March 2026
LANXESS expects recovery from H2 2026 at the earliest
2025 revenue -10.9% to €5.673bn; EBITDA pre-exceptionals €510m (-16.9%). Net debt down. Permanent cost cuts ~€100m, ~550 jobs. 2026 EBITDA guide €450–550m.
18 March 2026
Petrobras Contracts 8 Thermoelectric Plants in 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction
Result secures ~R$4bn annual fixed revenue, requires signing CRCAPs, proving firm fuel supply and meeting ONS operational rules; portfolio totals 4.9 GW, supporting SIN availability
18 March 2026
Eni 2025 Financial Statements
Board approved 2025 Annual Report: consolidated net profit €2,608m, parent €4,429m. 4th dividend scheduled (ex-div May 18, pay May 20). AGM May 6; governance, sustainability and remuneration reports to be published.
18 March 2026
BASF raises neopentyl glycol prices in Europe by €350/MT
Neopentyl glycol prices in Europe increased; the polyalcohol is used to make polyester resins (coatings), unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers.
18 March 2026
BASF raises European formic acid prices by €250/MT
Increase effective immediately or as contracts permit. Formic acid used to acidify and microbially stabilize feed, silage and drinking water, and as a chemical process agent/intermediate.
18 March 2026
BASF divests Aseptrol biocide business to Oxidium Technologies
Aseptrol chlorine dioxide portfolio sold; terms undisclosed. New owner will expand the technology into additional industries. Formulations, labeling, approvals and supply remain unchanged.
18 March 2026
Technip Energies launches €150m share buy-back program
Runs to Dec 31, 2026 (max 5M shares). €120m for cancellations, €30m for equity plans. Repurchases under May 6, 2025 AGM authorization; 2026 renewal proposed. Kepler liquidity agreement suspended.
18 March 2026
Refining and Chemical Engineering Group 2025 results
2025: operating revenue RMB700.74B, net profit RMB18.07B; new contracts RMB1,012.48B; first-time special dividend; tech licensing RMB10.13B; overseas front-end wins; front-end/EPC >80% backlog; ESG AA
18 March 2026
Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant
SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
18 March 2026
Avantium reports 2025 full-year results
Phased start-up of the FDCA Flagship Plant progressed despite construction delays; €85M equity and amended financing secured; half the plant operational; full start-up targeted in 2026
18 March 2026
BASF raises European Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators prices up to 30%
Prices increased up to 30% (higher for some items), effective immediately or per contracts, citing raw material volatility, rising logistics, packaging and energy costs across Europe.
17 March 2026
Aptar appoints Gael Touya CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Stephan Tanda to retire end-2026
Gael Touya, a 30-year veteran, led the Pharma unit’s transformation (~82% sales growth) and has global commercial and operational experience. Tanda raised margins, EPS and sustainability.
17 March 2026
Eni secures €9bn 5-year revolving credit facility
€9bn 5‑year revolver with 2‑year extension option refinancing prior €6bn and €3bn lines; provided by 28 banks, ~40% oversubscription, maintains financial flexibility and extends maturity
17 March 2026
LANXESS raises DPA and ADPA prices 50%+
Effective immediately for non-contract volumes, move responds to sharply higher energy, raw-material and logistics costs amid geopolitical tensions; aims to secure long-term supply reliability.
16 March 2026
Petrobras to Acquire Full Ownership of Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte Fields
Petrobras will pay $450M to acquire Petronas' 50% stake in Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte fields, regaining full ownership. Completion awaits regulatory approval.
16 March 2026
OCI Sells Methanex Shares
OCI sold 3.3 million Methanex shares for $172.6 million, reducing its stake from 12.9% to 8.6%. Future transactions depend on market conditions and Methanex's performance.
16 March 2026
OCI Global H2 and FY 2025 Unaudited Results
Geopolitical tensions raise gas costs, impacting nitrogen production. OCI divests assets, plans merger with Orascom. Court halts shareholder vote pending inquiry. Revenue and EBITDA decline.
13 March 2026
Petrobras Adjusts Diesel Prices
Diesel prices rise by R$ 0.38/liter for distributors. Federal tax exemptions and a subsidy program mitigate consumer impact.
13 March 2026
Trinseo 2025 Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results
Q4 net loss of $251M, full-year loss of $546M. Sales down 19% in Q4, 15% annually. Restructuring costs impacted results. Adjusted EBITDA stable in Q4, down $41M annually.
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