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27 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson’s IMAAVY granted FDA Priority Review for wAIHA
FDA granted Priority Review to nipocalimab sBLA for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia after Phase 2/3 ENERGY showed durable hemoglobin responses and fatigue improvement; review ~6 months.
27 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson: FDA approves CAPLYTA sNDA to reduce schizophrenia relapse risk
FDA approved sNDA for CAPLYTA (lumateperone) to prevent relapse in schizophrenia. Phase 3 randomized‑withdrawal: 63% lower relapse risk (HR 0.37); 84% relapse‑free at 6 months; safety consistent.
27 April 2026
Brenntag Specialties to distribute Shinehigh supramolecular actives
Exclusive global (ex-Russia) distribution for supramolecular actives in beauty & personal care across Europe, Americas, India and Vietnam; offers deeper penetration and validated efficacy
27 April 2026
Lilly to acquire Ajax Therapeutics for AJ1‑11095, a first‑in‑class Type II JAK2 inhibitor
Lead program in Phase 1; POC data due late 2026. Designed to deliver deeper, more durable responses than current Type I JAK2 therapies. Deal may pay up to $2.3B, subject to closing.
27 April 2026
Evonik and Higuchi open joint lab in Yokohama
New Yokohama lab gives local formulators hands-on access to EUDRAGIT polymers, formulation support and technical services to speed oral drug development and boost regional innovation.
27 April 2026
EEW starts trial of first pre-sorting facility
Hot commissioning of a pre-sorting plant separates plastics from mixed waste using mechanical and NIR sorting. Pilot to test scaling, boost recycling and cut emissions; markets and regulation needed.
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27 April 2026
Dow and RDM Group launch Multiboard CirculaRR — food-contact packaging from 100% recycled fibre and recycled PE
Plastic-coated paper packaging made from recycled cartonboard and ISCC PLUS-certified recycled PE. Food-contact compliant, designed for mixed-paper recycling; suitable for frozen and dry pet food
27 April 2026
Veolia and Amazon to Use Reclaimed Water for Data Center Cooling
Deploy containerized treatment to convert wastewater into cooling water for a Mississippi data center by 2027, reusing >83M gal/year; AI will optimize operations and scaling.
27 April 2026
China-Korea Petrochemical completes Wuhan 10,000-ton intelligent floating terminal
Two berths (5,000t & 10,000t) with IoT monitoring, environmental controls and emergency response improve logistics, safety and emissions control for petrochemical shipments on the Yangtze.
27 April 2026
Sinopec Debuts New Materials at China Plastics & Rubber Expo
At the Shanghai expo, the exhibitor presented five themed zones, 25 sub-industry solutions, 150+ new polymer materials and an online e-trade zone, and signed a strategic packaging collaboration
26 April 2026
Toray launches 0.005 µm ultrafiltration module to reduce biofouling
Module enters mass production for wastewater reuse; cuts biopolymer permeate to ~1/3 vs conventional, reducing RO cleaning frequency, operational issues and reuse OPEX.
24 April 2026
ProLogium wins third Edison Award for Gen 4 superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state battery
Gold Edison Award for Gen 4 superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery claiming high conductivity, 860 Wh/L, fast charge, intrinsic safety and manufacturability gains.
24 April 2026
ProLogium wins third Edison Award for superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery
Gold Edison Award for a superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery claiming multi‑fold conductivity gains, 860 Wh/L energy density, fast charging and industry‑scale manufacturing steps saved.
24 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson to acquire Atraverse Medical
Agreement to acquire a private med-device firm specializing in RF transseptal left-heart access; HOTWIRE RF guidewire (FDA-cleared) used in ≈3,000 procedures; expected close Q2 2026; terms undisclosed
24 April 2026
BASF launches ELASTOSPRAY BMB biomass‑balance isocyanate for North American SPF market
Drop-in biomass-balance isocyanate for SPF systems requires no reformulation, offers 21-29% lower product carbon footprints, REDcert2-verified, supports EPDs and local renewable-energy production
24 April 2026
TotalEnergies greenlights Mirny 1 GW wind and 600 MWh BESS in Kazakhstan
FID taken and financing secured for Kazakhstan wind+BESS project; $1.2B investment (75% external). 25‑yr PPA; ~100 TWh over 25 yrs to power ~1M people. Partners: 60/20/20; Saft supplies BESS.
24 April 2026
Chugai Q1 FY2026 Results
Core rev ¥321.7B (+11.5%), core OP ¥163.3B (+17.1%), core net ¥118.6B (+19.6%). Launched Elevidys (DMD JP); Lunsumio+Polivy approved for LBCL. R&D: NXT007 switch, Enspryng (MOGAD), Foundayo US approval.
24 April 2026
EMA recommends Redemplo for adults with familial chylomicronaemia syndrome (FCS)
siRNA blocking APOC3 cut triglycerides 80% vs 17% in trial; lowered acute pancreatitis rates; given subcutaneously every 3 months; common AEs: hyperglycaemia, headache, nausea.
24 April 2026
Asahi Kasei sues Chinese firms over Duranol™ patent
Filed March 25, 2026 in Shanghai IP Court over water‑based Duranol polycarbonate diol patents; seeks injunction and damages; had prior 2022 Guangzhou win; maintains broader patent portfolio.
24 April 2026
Sinopec Breakthrough: Jurassic Tight-Sandstone Gas in Sichuan Basin
Yonghong-1 in Bazhong tested high-yield gas from an ultra-deep (>4,500m) reservoir, confirming new reserve potential. Team used horizontal wells with staged fracturing and geo-engineering methods.
23 April 2026
Perstorp and Citrine Informatics accelerate alkyd emulsion R&D with AI
AI platform models thousands of formulations to speed alkyd emulsion development, cut experiments and material use, and guide new surfactant and emulsifier design.
23 April 2026
General Emballage selects ANDRITZ to build Africa’s largest paper machine
New paper machine will make testliner and fluting from recycled furnish, 350,000 t/y capacity, 7.5 m web and 1,200 m/min; supply covers full line, automation and sustainability features.
23 April 2026
Chevron Lummus Global & ART‑Envi: Enclosed ECHO coke‑handling system
Exclusive enclosed coke‑handling solution combines delayed‑coking tech with ECHO system to eliminate open pits, cut dust/odors/spillage, prevent evaporative water loss, and fit tight plots
23 April 2026
Evonik launches Ancamine® 2873: ultra‑low‑emission, fast winter cure for protective and marine coatings
ULE epoxy curing agent enables fast cure at 5°C, low viscosity for sprayable high‑solids coatings, reduces VOCs, early water resistance, long pot life and corrosion protection.
23 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Oral semaglutide lowers HbA1c in adolescents with type 2 diabetes
PIONEER TEENS phase 3a: first oral GLP‑1 RA trial in 10–17‑year-olds with type 2 diabetes (n=132). 52‑week, placebo‑controlled; safety matched adult trials; regulatory filings planned H2.
23 April 2026
Brenntag launches BYPHAR biopharma brand
BYPHAR offers three-tier raw materials (Explore/Enhance/Excel) with GMP/regulatory-ready documentation; co-branded suppliers and global supply, supporting development to commercial manufacturing.
23 April 2026
POLYVANTIS Debuts PLEXIGLAS in India
Adds PMMA and polycarbonate thermoplastics to the portfolio: high-performance alternatives for roofing, façades and skylights — durable, lightweight, low‑maintenance, UV/fire‑resistant.
23 April 2026
Tianjin Petrochemical’s First Domestic Slurry Pump Completes 4,000‑Hour Verification at Nangang Ethylene
Pump for UHMWPE slurry-process outperforms imports in tests; fixes clogging/wear in high-solid slurries, enabling localization, lower CapEx/OpEx and improved supply-chain security.
23 April 2026
Sinopec commissions first electric intelligent tubular heater for oil and gas fields
120 kW electric tubular heater applies high-pressure end rapid heating, raises thermal efficiency and safety, prevents gas-well freeze, cuts CO2 by removing fuel gas, and integrates with microgrids.
23 April 2026
SANPLATEC selects Mitsubishi Chemical ZELAS TPS for iP-TEC cell culture tubing
Medical-grade thermoplastic styrenic elastomer shows superior iPS cell proliferation vs PVC, tolerates autoclave and 25 kGy gamma sterilization, and is heat-sealable for closed-loop culture.
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