Innovation and Product Development news

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  13 March 2026

  Strategic SiC expansion at Chemical cluster Delfzijl: ESD-SIC scales up for Defense and Semiconductor industries

  Driven by demand, the Delfzijl site boosts SiC output, aligning with the EU Chips Act to enhance Europe's semiconductor supply chain and reduce external dependencies.
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  13 March 2026

  EIB Global Funds ATOME's Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Plant in Paraguay with USD 95 Million

  The Villeta plant will produce low-carbon fertiliser using Paraguay's renewable energy, creating 5,000 jobs and enhancing regional fertiliser supply and sustainability.
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  12 March 2026

  Aptar Pharma and COVIRIX Medical Develop Inhalable Antivirals

  The collaboration explores using Aptar's DPI platform for COVIRIX's antiviral delivery, targeting respiratory viruses with high local efficacy and minimal side effects.
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  12 March 2026

  Celtic Renewables Joins UK Effort for Low-Carbon Medicine Manufacturing

  A UK consortium receives £7M to develop bio-based solvents, aiming to cut pharmaceutical emissions by 60% and streamline adoption without major infrastructure changes.
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  12 March 2026

  Johnson & Johnson's TECNIS PureSee IOL Gains FDA Approval for Cataract Surgery

  TECNIS PureSee IOL offers enhanced vision for cataract patients, reducing reliance on glasses and maintaining contrast sensitivity, with 97% reporting no bothersome visual disturbances.
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  12 March 2026

  WuXi Biologics and Earendil Labs Partner to Develop Antibodies and ADCs

  The collaboration aims to speed up development and manufacturing of bispecific/multispecific antibodies and ADCs for autoimmune diseases and cancer, leveraging AI and advanced biologics expertise.

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  12 March 2026

  ORLEN Expands LNG Fleet with Two New Carriers

  Two advanced LNG carriers boost energy security, operational flexibility, and global trade capabilities, supporting Poland's energy transition and regional gas supply.
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  12 March 2026

  POST-PURPLE Launches Zero-Waste Urban Biorefineries Initiative

  The project converts urban waste into resources, reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability in waste treatment through innovative bio-based technologies.
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  12 March 2026

  Clariant Demonstrates Pyrolysis Oil Upgrading for Circular Plastics with Borealis and SINTEF

  Clariant's HDMax catalyst converts plastic waste-derived pyoil to cracker-grade feedstock in a single reactor, reducing costs and complexity, advancing circular economy solutions.
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  11 March 2026

  ABO Energy and Field Launch Waldkappel Battery Storage Facility

  The Waldkappel facility, with 16 MW output, stores energy for 10,000 homes. It features modular racks, enhancing installation speed and grid stability, supporting Europe's renewable energy goals.
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  11 March 2026

  Rompetrol Rafinare Launches New Polymer Grade

  Rompetrol's new polypropylene copolymer targets automotive and food sectors, offering enhanced properties. Initial production reached 187 tons, with an annual estimate of 11,000 tons.
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  10 March 2026

  IFF Expands in Latin America with New Enzyme Hub and Brazil Lab

  IFF enhances Latin American operations with enzyme production in Argentina and a home care lab in Brazil, boosting innovation and regional market support.
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  10 March 2026

  Repsol to Invest €10 Billion by 2028, Focus on Spain and Portugal

  Repsol plans €8.5-10B investment by 2028, focusing on growth, efficiency, and low-carbon projects, with 30-40% of cash flow for shareholder returns.
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  10 March 2026

  BASF Launches Biomass Balance Polyether Polyols in North America

  BMB polyether polyols, ISCC PLUS certified, offer sustainable, drop-in solutions for sleep, automotive, and CASE industries, reducing carbon footprint without process changes.
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  10 March 2026

  ARLANXEO's Orange, Texas Site Gains ISCC PLUS Certification for Therban® and Buna®

  The certification enhances the Eco portfolio, offering sustainable elastomers to support customers' sustainability goals in North America and globally.
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  10 March 2026

  Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT Launch Smart Pyrolysis Pilot for Foam Recycling

  A 2kt/year pilot plant will recycle polyurethane foam into high-purity aniline for MDI, reducing carbon footprint by up to 40%. Operational by 2028, it targets hard-to-recycle rigid foam.
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  10 March 2026

  Sekisui House Launches Japan's First Circular Window Glass Recycling Project

  The project aims to recycle window glass from renovations into new glass, reducing waste, conserving resources, and lowering emissions through a closed-loop supply chain.
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  10 March 2026

  Axens and Airbus Partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development

  The MoU aims to accelerate SAF development, enhance technical understanding, and explore joint initiatives for scaling up production and deployment.
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  10 March 2026

  Aramco Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results

  Strong 2025 financials: $104.7B net income, $85.4B free cash flow, 3.8% gearing. $85.5B shareholder distributions, AI-driven $5.3B value, 70% localization, gas expansion on track.
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  10 March 2026

  Evonik Launches Chlorocel™ 909 Chloride Adsorbent

  Chlorocel™ 909 enhances chloride loading by 15%, reduces waste, and extends service life, offering refiners improved cycle length and operational flexibility.
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  10 March 2026

  BASF Expands Ultrason® P Portfolio for EU Food-Contact Compliance

  Six new PPSU grades comply with EU regulations, enabling a smooth transition for manufacturers of high-temperature food-contact articles.
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  9 March 2026

  Novo Nordisk Partners with Hims & Hers to Expand Access to Semaglutide in the US

  Hims & Hers will offer FDA-approved semaglutide medicines at self-pay prices, shifting focus from compounded GLP-1 offerings to increase patient access.
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  9 March 2026

  BASF Launches Low-Carbon BDO, THF, PolyTHF, and NMP Variants

  New product variants reduce carbon footprint by at least 10% using low-emission feedstocks, aiding customers in lowering emissions without changing processes.
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  9 March 2026

  Sinopec Leads Hydrogen Standardization in Energy Industry

  A new committee aims to enhance hydrogen industry standards, drive innovation, and regulate the market, marking a key step for China's hydrogen energy sector.
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  9 March 2026

  GSK and Alfasigma License Agreement for Linerixibat Rights

  Alfasigma gains global rights to develop and market linerixibat for cholestatic pruritus in PBC. GSK to receive payments and royalties. Regulatory reviews are ongoing.
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  8 March 2026

  Genentech Updates on Phase III persevERA Study in ER-Positive Breast Cancer

  persevERA study showed no significant progression-free survival improvement, but giredestrant was well tolerated. Further studies planned with CDK4/6 inhibitors.
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  6 March 2026

  Genentech's Gazyva Reduces Lupus Disease Activity in Phase III Trial

  Gazyva shows significant improvement in SLE symptoms, achieving a 76.7% response rate and doubling remission rates in a Phase III trial, as published in NEJM.
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  6 March 2026

  INEOS Receives 'Highly Commended' at Greater Manchester Innovators Award

  INEOS was recognized for its catalyst-coated separator tech and commitment to scalable innovation, supporting the hydrogen transition and industrial decarbonization.
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  5 March 2026

  Johnson & Johnson's TECVAYLI and DARZALEX FASPRO Approved by FDA for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma

  FDA approves TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO for relapsed multiple myeloma, offering a new treatment option as early as second line with improved safety and efficacy.
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  5 March 2026

  Roche Reports Positive Phase II Results for Petrelintide in Obesity Treatment

  Petrelintide shows significant weight loss and good tolerability in Phase II trial, supporting further development for chronic weight management.