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7 January 2026
Borouge Implements AI Operations at Ruwais for Enhanced Efficiency
AI operations at Ruwais boost efficiency by 20%, cut downtime by 20%, and reduce costs by 15%, enhancing safety and sustainability. Part of a $575M value generation program.
7 January 2026
Genmab and Anthropic Collaborate on AI-Driven R&D Enhancement
The partnership aims to streamline R&D with AI, enhancing data processing and document generation to boost efficiency and focus on strategic tasks.
7 January 2026
Merck Finalizes Cidara Therapeutics Acquisition
Merck acquires Cidara, enhancing its respiratory portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral for influenza prevention, impacting 2026 R&D expenses and EPS.
7 January 2026
Merck Launches Phase 3 Trial of Calderasib with KEYTRUDA QLEX for Advanced NSCLC
Merck's KANDLELIT-007 trial tests calderasib and KEYTRUDA QLEX for KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC, focusing on progression-free survival and overall response.
7 January 2026
Equinor Saves USD 130 Million with AI in 2025
AI enhances offshore operations, predicting maintenance, optimizing well planning, and accelerating seismic data analysis, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
6 January 2026
LibertyStream Produces Spec-Compliant Lithium Carbonate in Texas
Consistent lithium carbonate production validated; customer sampling underway. Plans for bulk sampling and offtake discussions aim for commercial volumes by 2027.
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6 January 2026
Syensqo and Axens Unveil Argylium for Solid-State Battery Advancement in Europe
Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.
6 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for Nipocalimab in SLE Study
Nipocalimab shows promise in reducing SLE activity, meeting primary and secondary endpoints in Phase 2b JASMINE study, with a consistent safety profile. Phase 3 program initiated.
5 January 2026
OMV Secures EUR 123 Million for Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Project
Austria backs a 140 MW green hydrogen plant, operational by 2027, to cut 150,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, aiding the Schwechat refinery's decarbonization.
5 January 2026
Takeda and Protagonist Submit NDA for Rusfertide in Polycythemia Vera Treatment
Rusfertide shows promise in controlling hematocrit and reducing phlebotomy in PV patients, meeting key endpoints in Phase 3 VERIFY study.
2 January 2026
Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business
The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.
2 January 2026
Brightmark RNG Holdings Delivers First Gas at 10 Midwest Projects
Brightmark's RNG projects reduce emissions, support local economies, and highlight renewable natural gas potential through anaerobic digestion with farmers.
31 December 2025
ASPİLSAN Enerji and KCETAŞ Sign R&D Collaboration on Energy Storage Systems
The collaboration focuses on LFP-based energy storage for EV charging, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in energy management with domestic software solutions.
31 December 2025
Novo Nordisk Wins Semaglutide Patent Case in China
China's Supreme Court upholds the semaglutide patent, boosting confidence in foreign medical innovation and supporting sustainable development in China.
29 December 2025
Repsol Achieves 1,500 Stations Offering 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel in Spain and Portugal
Repsol leads in renewable fuels, with 40% of its stations offering Nexa Diesel, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90% and supporting EU climate goals.
29 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment Platform
The acquisition adds a novel cancer therapy platform and pipeline, impacting earnings in 2025-2026.
26 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Ends Phase 2b DUPLEX-AD Study
The DUPLEX-AD study was halted as it didn't meet efficacy criteria. JNJ-5939 was well tolerated. The company remains committed to advancing treatments for atopic dermatitis.
24 December 2025
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, Sumitomo Chemical Integrate PP and LLDPE Businesses
The integration aims to enhance competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, while focusing on sustainable, high-performance products in Japan's shrinking PO market.
23 December 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free Oil-Resistant Paper Coating Technology
New technology coats paper with SoarnoL™ for superior gas barrier and oil resistance, meeting food safety standards and addressing global PFAS regulations.
23 December 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient Bioreactor Technology
New bioreactor tech cuts energy use by 80-90%, converts chemicals efficiently, and enhances safety. Customizable for diverse applications, it aims to lower costs and environmental impact.
22 December 2025
OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia Begin 550 MW Solar Park Construction
The solar parks will power 410,000 homes by 2026, with a EUR 400M investment. 70% is funded by the Modernisation Fund. 200 mining technicians retrained for renewable energy roles.
22 December 2025
FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Oral Wegovy for Adult Weight Loss
FDA approves Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 for weight loss, showing ~17% loss in trials. Available January at $149/month, it also reduces cardiovascular risks in adults with obesity.
22 December 2025
Novo Nordisk: FDA Approves Wegovy® Oral Pill for Weight Management
Wegovy® pill, an oral GLP-1, shows 16.6% weight loss in trials. Launch expected in the US by January 2026. Approval based on OASIS and SELECT trials.
22 December 2025
Prysmian and Versalis Innovate Plastic Cable Recycling
The partnership uses chemical recycling to convert plastic cable scrap into reusable polymers, enabling sustainable cable production and advancing circular economy efforts.
22 December 2025
Topsoe and Partners Launch Dynamic Green Ammonia Plant in Denmark
The world's first dynamic green ammonia plant in Denmark produces 5,000 tons annually, reducing CO2 by 9,600 tons, using renewable power without hydrogen storage.
22 December 2025
Roche's Lunsumio VELO Approved by FDA for Subcutaneous Use in Follicular Lymphoma
Lunsumio VELO cuts treatment time to one minute for relapsed follicular lymphoma, offering outpatient care with a manageable safety profile.
22 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Pharma Relocates R&D Hub to Shonan iPark
The move aims to boost R&D capabilities, enhance open innovation, and attract talent by leveraging Shonan iPark's life-science ecosystem and advanced facilities.
19 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Supports HRS Registry for PFA Data Collection
The registry will gather real-world data on PFA for AFib, aiming to improve treatment strategies and outcomes in electrophysiology.
19 December 2025
UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
19 December 2025
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Secures Urea Technology Contract in China
A new urea plant in China will use Ultra-Low Energy technology, cutting steam use by 35% and cooling water by 16%, marking its tenth global application.
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