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25 November 2025
Arkema and Poolp Launch Bio-Based 3D-Printed Coffee Table Nomura
Nomura, inspired by jellyfish, uses bio-based Rilsan® Clear. It showcases innovation in sustainable, large-format 3D printing with reduced waste and complex design capabilities.
25 November 2025
Eni Expands Stake in Nigerian Deepwater Block OML 118
Eni's subsidiary NAE acquires an additional 2.5% in OML 118, raising its share to 15%, aligning with its strategy to enhance its upstream portfolio in Nigeria.
25 November 2025
Shell Increases Stake in Nigeria's Bonga Field
Shell boosts its stake in Nigeria's OML 118 PSC to 65%, aligning with its strategy to enhance Upstream portfolio and sustain liquids production growth.
24 November 2025
Siemens Introduces AI-Driven Industrial Tech at CES 2026
Roland Busch to showcase AI, digital twin, and automation tech transforming manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation at CES 2026.
24 November 2025
Iberdrola Seeks Full Ownership of Neoenergia with 16.2% Stake Acquisition
Iberdrola offers 32.5 reais per share for Neoenergia's remaining stake, aiming to simplify operations, enhance flexibility, and cut costs. The move underscores commitment to Brazil's electricity sector.
24 November 2025
Aramco and Pasqal Launch Saudi Arabia's First Quantum Computer
The Middle East's first industrial quantum computer boosts regional expertise, enhances operations, and supports quantum talent development in Saudi Arabia.
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21 November 2025
Covestro and XRG Secure Final Approval for Strategic Partnership
The partnership focuses on innovation, circularity, and digital transformation, supporting Covestro's 'Sustainable Future' strategy with a EUR 1.17 billion capital increase.
21 November 2025
ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign US Gas Supply Deal
300 million cubic metres of US LNG will be supplied to Ukraine in Q1 2026, enhancing energy security and market positions.
21 November 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde to License Urea Granulation Units for Dangote Fertiliser in Nigeria
Four new urea granulation units will boost production capacity in Nigeria, using efficient, low-emission technology to meet stringent environmental standards.
21 November 2025
Heidelberg Materials Acquires Walan Specialty to Expand Low-Carbon Portfolio
The acquisition includes a slag grinding plant, enhancing low-carbon products and market reach in the U.S. Northeast. Financial terms undisclosed.
21 November 2025
Equinor Secures 10-Year Gas Supply Deal with Czech Republic
Gas deliveries to the Czech Republic have begun, enhancing energy security and supply stability for households and businesses until 2035.
21 November 2025
Veolia Acquires Clean Earth to Expand US Hazardous Waste Operations
Acquisition doubles US hazardous waste size, boosts exposure in retail and healthcare, and enhances global revenue and EBITDA margin. Asset disposals total €2bn.
20 November 2025
Trinseo and RWDC Enhance PHA Dispersion for Barrier Coatings
PHA dispersion technology advances for compostable, recyclable packaging, achieving pilot-scale success and compatibility with standard paper-drying, enhancing film formation and durability.
20 November 2025
Brenntag Specialties to Distribute Calyxia Microcapsules
Brenntag will distribute Calyxia's microencapsulation tech for advanced materials in the Americas, China, and EMEA, enhancing performance and sustainability in CASE and composites markets.
20 November 2025
Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Convert Captured Carbon into Plastics
The partnership explores using e-Naphtha to create plastics from captured carbon, aiming for circularity and reduced climate impact.
19 November 2025
Aramco Announces $30bn in New US Agreements
Aramco's new agreements focus on LNG, financial services, advanced materials, and procurement, enhancing strategic growth and US partnerships.
19 November 2025
TotalEnergies Boosts Stake in Nigeria's OPL257
TotalEnergies acquires 50% of OPL257 from Conoil, increasing its stake to 90%. Conoil gains 40% in OML136. The deal supports Egina South field development. Completion awaits approvals.
19 November 2025
Lilly to Open Gateway Labs in Philadelphia
New site in Philadelphia will provide lab space and support for early-stage biotech firms, enhancing Lilly's presence in key innovation hubs.
19 November 2025
Worley Consulting and Aramco Sign EMEA Agreement
The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in energy, resources, and transport sectors, offering tailored solutions and leveraging expertise for long-term value in the EMEA region.
18 November 2025
Repsol Foundation Acquires 14% of Coleo's Textile Recycling Division
The investment supports sustainable textile recycling, promoting social inclusion, environmental protection, and economic growth through new waste management and recovery plants.
18 November 2025
Lhyfe Secures Renewable Hydrogen Supply Deal for Heavy Mobility
Lhyfe will supply over 200 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen, enabling trucks to travel 2.5 million km and cut 1,700 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Contract effective from 1 November 2025.
18 November 2025
Plenitude Acquires 760 MW Renewable Assets from Neoen in France
The acquisition boosts Plenitude's growth strategy, enhancing its renewable capacity and market presence in France, pending regulatory approval.
18 November 2025
Aurubis and Viscaria Sign Long-Term Copper Offtake Agreement
The agreement secures 50% of copper output, enhancing European supply chain resilience and sustainability with low CO2 emissions and strong ESG focus.
18 November 2025
Brenntag Acquires Chem Tech Services in North America
The acquisition enhances Brenntag's energy solutions in the Permian Basin, integrating Chem Tech into Coastal Chemical to strengthen its oil and gas market presence.
18 November 2025
AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce All-Stock Merger
The merger creates a $25B coatings leader, enhancing innovation, growth, and shareholder value with $600M synergies expected within three years.
17 November 2025
TechnipFMC Secures iEPCI Contract for Eni's Maha Project in Indonesia
TechnipFMC to deploy Subsea 2.0® technology for Eni's deepwater Maha project, enhancing timeline certainty and leveraging past regional project experience.
17 November 2025
BASF and ExxonMobil Collaborate on Methane Pyrolysis for Low-Emission Hydrogen
A demonstration plant in Texas will validate methane pyrolysis technology, producing low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon, enhancing industrial hydrogen solutions.
17 November 2025
Repsol Unveils New Lubricant Brand to Double Business by 2030
Repsol launches a new brand identity, partners with MotoGP, and aims to boost EBITDA and expand in key markets by 2030.
17 November 2025
Evonik and InVitria Expand Animal-Free Albumin Access for Biopharma
The partnership enhances access to animal-free albumin, improving process efficiency and product stability in biopharma, supporting innovation in therapies and bioprocessing.
17 November 2025
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment
The acquisition includes Halda's RIPTAC platform and prostate cancer therapy, HLD-0915, aiming to enhance Johnson & Johnson's oncology pipeline and develop new targeted therapies.
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