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16 March 2026
Neste opens largest facility for upgrading liquefied waste plastic
The new facility processes 150,000 tons of waste plastic annually, advancing chemical recycling and reducing fossil resource use and emissions.
13 March 2026
Johnson & Johnson Reports Positive Phase 1 Results for Erda-iDRS in Bladder Cancer
Erda-iDRS shows safety and efficacy in Phase 1 for intermediate-risk bladder cancer, with high complete response rates and ongoing Phase 2 and 3 studies.
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.
12 March 2026
Formosa Plastics Group targets NT$38.6 billion annual benefit from transformation by 2030
Roadmap focuses on product differentiation, AI, circular economy and low‑carbon energy to deliver NT$38.6bn by 2030 while managing recent supply disruptions from Persian Gulf shipping shocks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 March 2026
Johnson & Johnson files EMA extension for TECVAYLI (teclistamab) for RRMM after ≥1 prior therapy
Type II variation seeks monotherapy approval for teclistamab in earlier-line relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after one or more prior therapies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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