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7 July 2026
Nobian launches LiSA pilot to scale circular low‑carbon lithium refining
Pilot will test salt-assisted crystallization to refine LiCl from geothermal brines and recycled batteries into battery-grade lithium with lower energy, CO₂, water and waste.
7 July 2026
Al Baleed Petrochemical joins Carbeau to commercialise Volta CO₂-to-chemicals technology
Becomes strategic partner in a spin-out commercialising an electrochemical route to turn captured CO₂ into glycolic acid and PLGA using renewable electricity; Salalah eyed for first non‑EU plant.
7 July 2026
ADNOC, XRG and Mitsui sign strategic collaboration across the energy value chain
Framework to explore LNG, crude, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international investments, including lower‑carbon fuels and TA'ZIZ projects.
7 July 2026
Axens and Egyptian Refining Company sign long-term collaboration agreement
Long-term deal to deliver technologies, catalysts, equipment, services and digital solutions to improve refinery performance, asset value and sustainability.
7 July 2026
Fluor secures long-term PMC LTA with Aramco
Long-term PMC LTA covers pre-FEED through construction management for upstream, downstream, petrochemical and infrastructure projects, using local workforce and digital delivery.
7 July 2026
ADNOC and INPEX sign 15-year SPA for Ruwais LNG
Supply deal covers 1 mtpa from the 9.6 mtpa Ruwais plant, which starts commercial operations in 2028; project now >90% commercially committed and will run on clean power.
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6 July 2026
Eni takes 25% stake in EnergyX’s Black Giant lithium project in Chile
$225m phased investment for a DLE lithium project with closed‑loop brine reinjection; 52.5 kton/y LCE target, staged start‑ups in 2028 and 2030 and up to 25% offtake option.
6 July 2026
bp exits Bay du Nord interest, sells stake to Equinor
Non-operated stake in offshore Newfoundland project sold as part of portfolio simplification; transaction subject to approvals and accounting impacts to appear in Q2 results.
6 July 2026
Avantium spins out Volta into Carbeau, secures €35.2m
Spin-out backed by strategic and financial investors to scale an electrochemical CO₂-to-chemicals platform targeting glycolic acid and compostable PLGA.
5 July 2026
MoCI and QatarEnergy to govern hydrocarbon resource allocation and expand Mesaieed medium industries area
Establish joint governance to evaluate and allocate natural gas, power and related resources to downstream industrial projects and create a medium-industries zone in Mesaieed.
3 July 2026
Petrobras starts operations at Pre‑Salt Technology Center in Itajubá (UNIFEI)
Semi‑industrial plant reproduces high pressures, temperatures and high CO₂ of pre‑salt; R$300 million R&D investment; HISEP pump final qualification tests planned H2 2026.
2 July 2026
Yara acquires Gulf Coast Ammonia Texas City plant for USD 1.3bn
Texas City ammonia plant (1.3 mtpa) bought for USD 1.3bn; commissioning underway and ramp to full, stable output targeted by end‑2026; Air Products to supply H2/N2 under long‑term contract.
2 July 2026
XRG gains equity across all Rio Grande LNG trains
Acquired an additional 7.6% in Trains 4–5, giving equity across all five construction trains; Trains 4–5 add ~12 MTPA and the project targets production in 1H 2027.
2 July 2026
UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to provide fusion fuel-cycle services
Joint venture delivering consultancy and operational services across the fusion fuel cycle, prioritising tritium production, recovery and reuse.
2 July 2026
Axens acquires Air Liquide's Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene (MTP) technology
Adds a methanol-to-jet route to its SAF toolkit, enabling conversion of methanol into olefins that can be processed into sustainable aviation fuel.
2 July 2026
Covestro completes acquisition of former Vencorex HDI-derivative sites in Rayong and Freeport
Two former Vencorex HDI-derivative sites added to expand regional production and boost supply resilience for coatings and adhesives customers.
2 July 2026
Vopak acquires majority of Green Energy Storage and approves 200 MW/800 MWh Oosterhout battery
Final investment decision on a 200 MW/800 MWh battery in Oosterhout with around EUR 230m investment; Greenchoice to offtake half under an 8‑year tolling deal; operations targeted H1 2028.
2 July 2026
ttz Bremerhaven mobile green hydrogen station enables rapid hydrogen bus deployment in Lower Saxony
Mobile refuelling unit supplies six fuel-cell buses with RFNBO-certified green hydrogen, allowing service start in December 2025 while a permanent station is built in 2026.
2 July 2026
AGC Biologics partners with Pyramid Pharma Services to add US drug-product manufacturing
Adds US sterile fill-finish, device assembly and packaging to create an integrated drug substance–drug product supply for clinical programs.
1 July 2026
Tessenderlo Group agrees $400M minority equity investment in FMC Corporation
Agreement announced; full details available in linked English and Dutch press releases.
1 July 2026
Motherson and PureCycle produce Class-A bumper with 30% recycled polypropylene
Class-A automotive bumper prototype uses 30% recycled polypropylene; technical details to be presented at Startup Autobahn Expo; aligns with upcoming EU ELV recycled-content mandates.
1 July 2026
SPIE acquires Swiss life‑sciences engineering firm nimeg ag
Strengthens Swiss GMP/EPCMV engineering capability to deliver EPC projects as general contractor for pharma, biotech and medical‑device clients; nimeg reported ~€5m revenue in 2025.
1 July 2026
Reju opens U.S. R&D center in Conshohocken
First North American lab to accelerate polyester chemical recycling and scale next‑generation circular solutions, co‑located with Technip Energy’s research infrastructure.
1 July 2026
BASF and Carlyle complete coatings transaction; BASF retains 40% of Surventis
€7.7bn enterprise-value deal delivered ~€5.8bn pre-tax cash to the seller; coatings businesses reorganised as Surventis covering automotive OEM, refinish and surface treatment.
1 July 2026
Messer expands Southeast Asia footprint with acquisitions in Singapore and Malaysia
Completes purchases of WKS Group and Wipco, signs deal for Kobewel; adds filling stations, dissolved acetylene plants, welding distribution, cylinder depots and marine services.
1 July 2026
Eni and Mercuria form equal global energy trading joint venture
Independent holding with international trading hubs to manage commercialization and trading across oil, biofuels, gas, LNG and related logistics and infrastructure rights.
1 July 2026
OCI recommends NNS EUR 4.10 all-cash offer; court-appointed directors consent to convene EGM for Orascom vote
Board (excluding Nassef and Nadia Sawiris) backs NNS cash offer and court-appointed directors agree to convene an EGM to approve the Orascom transaction, conditional on NNS declaring and settling the offer.
1 July 2026
Sumitomo Corporation to transfer 70% of S.C. Cement to Sumitomo Osaka Cement
70% stake in trading and ready‑mix cement unit to be transferred Oct 1, 2026; move pairs manufacturer technology with nationwide distribution and keeps limited financial impact.
1 July 2026
Air Liquide to invest over $170M in Indiana to supply SK hynix U.S. HBM fab
Two on-site production units will deliver ultra‑pure N2, O2, Ar, H2 and other gases to SK hynix’s first U.S. advanced packaging fab, with commissioning planned end‑2028.
30 June 2026
Ecovyst completes acquisition of Calabrian SO2 and derivatives business
Adds sulfur dioxide and related derivatives capabilities; broadens end-use exposure into mining, water treatment, food processing and pharmaceuticals; company cites expected margins and synergies.
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