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8 April 2026
Aptar Digital Health named Enable Injections' digital partner for enFuse
Companion digital solution for on-body injector to guide injections, support onboarding and training, record treatment and patient-reported outcomes, and provide secure adherence analytics.
8 April 2026
Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement
Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
8 April 2026
Evonik launches VESTAKEEP Easy Slide 2 PEEK for high‑temperature, high‑pressure slide bearings
PTFE-free tribological compound with high pv resistance at elevated temps and pressures; lightweight, noise-damping, energy- and cost-efficient; injection-moldable/extrudable; test data available
8 April 2026
BASF at Techtextil 2026 — Practical textile solutions
At Techtextil 2026: showcases include mass‑balanced & biocircular polyamides, loopamid recycling, advanced binders and resins, and stretchable, PFAS‑free microporous TPU membranes.
8 April 2026
Nobian secures RFNBO certification for Frankfurt green hydrogen
Frankfurt site gets ISCC EU RFNBO certification: up to 6,000 t/yr green H2 from chlor‑alkali electrolysis using renewable power, with full traceability, emissions compliance and market supply
8 April 2026
Saltigo showcases custom-manufacturing technology
At Chemspec Europe (6–7 May) shows custom-manufacturing tech: hydrogenation, fluorination, flow; flavors/preservatives; panel on scaling (6 May) — 20th anniv.
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8 April 2026
Brenntag signs exclusive global distribution deal with Insempra for Omega-7 biolipid
Exclusive global launch of CosVivet ActiLipid O7: precision-fermented Omega-7 biolipid for beauty - oil-soluble, hydrates sensitive skin, multifunctional and sustainable. Debuts at in-cosmetics Paris.
8 April 2026
Tengizchevroil (TCO) Digital Transformation Drives Safer, Sustainable Production
Digital initiatives boost safety, reliability and efficiency via Virtual Plant, SWIFT scheduling, HoloLens, private LTE/IoT, e-permits and an ideas app; shared with partners.
8 April 2026
GSK’s Exdensur approved in China for CRSwNP
China approves Exdensur (depemokimab) as biannual add-on for adults with CRSwNP uncontrolled by systemic steroids or surgery. ANCHOR trials showed reduced polyp size and obstruction; well tolerated.
8 April 2026
Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot
Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana
MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
7 April 2026
Nouryon launches Alcosperse OTA‑100 for low‑odor, easier‑to‑apply architectural paints
New polymer additive extends open time, lowers odor and glycol use in water‑based architectural paints, compatible with many formulations and maintains durability.
7 April 2026
Symrise launches Mindera Euca for plant-based rinse-off product protection
Extends plant-based product-protection tech to rinse-off: 100% plant-based, boosts foam and viscosity, creates rich foam in sulfate-free systems, works across broad pH, supports clean-beauty claims.
7 April 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact
Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
7 April 2026
Elkem launches eco‑designed silicones for high‑performance sustainable beauty
Adds two eco‑designed elastomers in a sunflower‑derived alkane for improved sensory and SPF performance, plus an emulsifying elastomer that enhances pigment/UV dispersion, stability and glide.
6 April 2026
Moeve: Green molecules could cut Europe’s energy dependency by half by 2040
Renewable hydrogen, advanced biofuels and biomethane could cut Europe’s imported energy share from 57% to 28% by 2040 and replace up to 50% of fossil demand by 2050.
6 April 2026
Amgen reports positive Phase 3 topline results for subcutaneous TEPEZZA in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease
Phase 3 subcutaneous TEPEZZA met primary endpoint in moderate-to-severe TED: 76.7% proptosis response vs 19.6% placebo; mean −3.17 mm reduction; safety consistent; mild injection-site AEs
6 April 2026
Chugai: Study in Blood Identifies Complement-Activated ITP Subgroup
Joint Osaka Univ study published in Blood finds three ITP platelet‑destruction mechanisms and suggests a simple clinical test to identify patients who may benefit from complement inhibitors.
6 April 2026
Trinseo: The Node That Ran Out of Time
Lender waivers expiring; missed interest; market cap far below debt. Costly M&A and validated PC/ABS dissolution recycling tech, but cash‑strapped amid energy shocks and no sovereign backer—sale likely.
5 April 2026
Moeve, Accenture partner to accelerate industrial decarbonization
Scale industrial decarbonization: renewable power, biomethane, HVO, energy‑cost optimization; use digital tools (generative AI) to model scenarios and reduce scope‑3 emissions.
3 April 2026
Tengizchevroil (TCO) at GECA Forum: Central Asia Hydrocarbon Development
GECA Forum in Astana brought gov, industry and experts together to discuss Central Asia hydrocarbon development: exploration, tech, energy security, sustainability, safety and regional benefits.
2 April 2026
FDA approves Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron), oral GLP‑1 for anytime dosing
Oral GLP‑1 produced ~12% mean weight loss (~27 lb) at 72 weeks in Phase 3. Available via direct home delivery with low‑cost copays; carries thyroid tumor and GI side‑effect warnings.
2 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Wegovy pill shows greater weight loss and lower discontinuation vs orforglipron in indirect comparison
Indirect comparison (ORION) found oral semaglutide 25 mg led to ~3% greater weight loss vs orforglipron; orforglipron had higher discontinuation for AEs (esp. GI); 84% preferred semaglutide-like profile.
2 April 2026
Indaver and EcoWerf shift PMD transport to waterways
PMD collection now shipped by inland vessel: 10,000 t/year (replacing ~2,320 road trips), press reduces volume by two-thirds, cuts CO2 by ~127 t/yr; plan to move half waste to waterways.
2 April 2026
EU approves Merck's KEYTRUDA with paclitaxel ± bevacizumab for PD‑L1 (CPS≥1) platinum‑resistant recurrent ovarian cancer after 1–2 prior regimens
Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑B96 showed significant progression‑free and overall survival gains versus placebo+paclitaxel (±bevacizumab), supporting EU approval as the first PD‑1 inhibitor option.
2 April 2026
Merck starts pivotal Phase 2b/3 trial of MK-8748 (Tiespectus) for neovascular AMD
Pivotal Phase 2b/3 MALBEC trial begins for a bispecific Tie2 agonist/VEGF inhibitor in neovascular AMD; randomized vs aflibercept, primary endpoint mean BCVA change at Year 1.
2 April 2026
Coolbrook partners with Doncasters to manufacture RDH aerofoil castings
Supports first commercial heater demo at Adani Cement (India), advancing electrified high-temp process heating to cut heavy-industry CO2 by up to 30%; UK casting output to scale.
2 April 2026
RWE expands ASML renewable PPA to 130 MW, extended to 2038
Power from Northwester 2 and Dutch on-/offshore wind, incl. 795 MW OranjeWind (2026–2028), with electrolysis, storage and smart charging to stabilise the grid
2 April 2026
thyssenkrupp Uhde wins contract for low‑emission coke oven battery at POSCO Pohang
Pad‑up replaces 1980s Battery #3A with EnviBAT pressure‑control coke oven, adds MonoClaus and emission‑free tar separation; includes engineering, equipment, site supervision and commissioning
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