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23 April 2026
Mura Technology joins UK Packaging Pact
WRAP-led 10-year Pact unites nearly 100 organisations to transform packaging across materials: optimise design, scale reuse/refill, boost recycling infrastructure and align policy
23 April 2026
Honeywell Q1 Results, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook and Agrees to Sell Warehouse & Workflow Solutions
Q1: sales +2% organic, orders +7%, backlog $38.3B. Operating income -14% (impairments); segment profit +6% to $2.13B. Adjusted EPS +11% to $2.45; GAAP EPS $1.29.
23 April 2026
Evonik and Fuhua complete Leshan specialty H2O2 plant
Leshan H2O2 plant finished; entering trial production for specialty grades serving PV, semiconductors, packaging, pharma. Full start-up expected Q2 2026; capacity 20,000 t/yr.
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
QatarEnergy ships first LNG export from Golden Pass LNG, Texas
First US LNG export cargo loaded on a 174,000 m³ carrier; marks move toward full commercial exports. Project >$10bn, 18 Mtpa capacity; first train produced 30 Mar 2026.
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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22 April 2026
Air Liquide invests $350M+ in Louisiana to supply gases for Hyundai‑POSCO low‑carbon steel plant
Adding an ASU at a methanol site and extending pipeline along the Mississippi to boost methanol output, enable scalable, reliable gas supply for industrial decarbonization, with service from 2028.
22 April 2026
SPIE renews Johnson & Johnson maintenance contract in the Netherlands and Belgium
3-year renewal for technical facility management at pharmaceutical sites covering maintenance, mechanical engineering, ~€500k/yr energy savings, continuity and expansion support
22 April 2026
Merck and Google Cloud launch $1B agentic AI platform using Gemini Enterprise
Multi-year collaboration embeds AI across R&D, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions to boost productivity for 75,000 staff, speed drug development and enable predictive analytics.
22 April 2026
Fred. Olsen Seawind to acquire Vattenfall’s stake in Muir Mhòr floating wind farm
JV partner will take 100% ownership via share sale, subject to regulatory and Crown Estate Scotland approval. Development proceeds; offshore consent pending. Up to 1 GW, operation early 2030s.
22 April 2026
OMV Petrom–RNV: three wind projects (~300 MW) enter execution phase
FID adopted; projects have permits and should begin staged production from H1 2027. Part of Oct 2024 deal; capacities: 50 MW, 100 MW, 155 MW. Separate 657 MW project awaiting FID.
22 April 2026
INEOS expands European polymer distribution with Omya and Snetor
New distributor deals broaden access to locally produced polyolefins, improve regional supply security and service for converters, supported by major low‑carbon production and site investments.
22 April 2026
RWE and Polarium to market 50 MW / 135 MWh virtual battery via multi‑asset tolling
1,600+ behind-the-meter batteries are aggregated into a cloud-controlled virtual battery via multi-asset tolling, enabling market access and grid stability; target ~300MW/810MWh, 10k+ sites
22 April 2026
Mitsui Chemicals Expands Investment in U.S. PRT Developer Glydways
Investment advances deployment of on-demand PRT: small autonomous EVs platooning on dedicated lanes; demos in US and UAE; investor to supply materials, parts, regulatory and market support in Asia.
21 April 2026
CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network
Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
21 April 2026
Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat at Milano Design Week using NX Replast™
Collaborating with Italian design, post-consumer plastics are upcycled into high-performance recycled polymer meeting strength, durability and aesthetics, engineered for closed-loop reuse.
21 April 2026
LyondellBasell at CHINAPLAS 2026: solutions and value‑chain collaboration
Showcases polymer innovations and value‑chain collaborations for mobility, packaging, healthcare and consumer goods, highlighting recycling projects and partner co‑development.
21 April 2026
Synthos AGRO at ChemSpec Europe 2026
At ChemSpec Europe in Cologne (6-7 May 2026) to present formulation, contract manufacturing and international cooperation expertise. Meet the sales and formulation teams at Hall 7, Stand H51.
21 April 2026
INEOS Inovyn to sell Italian chlor-alkali business to Esseco Industrial
Sale covers Rosignano and Tavazzano chlor‑alkali plants; regulatory approval required, expected 2026. Seller manages sites until closing; customer/supplier terms unchanged. Rosignano R&D retained.
21 April 2026
Siemens expands Industrial Edge for enhanced data and AI integration
Industrial Edge: AI Suite & WinCC Unified GA. Management adds IEC62443 security and air‑gap. Information Hub gets bidirectional sync and ARM support. New machine‑vision and rugged HW partners.
21 April 2026
Evonik commissions 150 kV Antwerp substation
New 150 kV substation in Antwerp replaces 36 kV link, boosting capacity for industrial electrification and CO2 cuts; built with Elia, includes two 150t transformers and 6 ~1km cables.
21 April 2026
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN validate industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling
Semi-industrial test processed tens of tons of post-consumer polyester textiles to produce BHET monomer, validating textile-to-textile chemical recycling and enabling circular polyester loops.
21 April 2026
Aurubis signs multi-year low‑carbon copper supply deal with NKT
Multi-year agreement supplies low‑carbon Wire ROD for high‑voltage cables across Europe, ensuring reliable quality, resilient supply chains and supporting energy-transition projects.
21 April 2026
PETRONAS signs MoU with Terengganu on nature-based carbon projects
Terengganu will identify and assess sites for nature-based carbon projects meeting international standards to generate high-quality credits, boost biodiversity and benefit local communities.
20 April 2026
Topsoe to supply HydroFlex for Abundia's plastic-to-fuel facilities
Selected tech will convert plastic waste into drop-in diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and chemical feedstock at three North American plants (1,500 bpd each). Baytown FID end-2026; ops 2029.
20 April 2026
Elkem sells Saguenay biocarbon unit to CHAR Tech, secures 5‑year 62,500‑t supply
Sale transfers pilot/demo facility and proprietary pellet tech; site to be upgraded to 15,000 t/yr of pellets, converting raw biochar into biocarbon for ferrosilicon decarbonisation and smelter supply.
20 April 2026
Lilly to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for in vivo CAR‑T platform
Buyer will acquire a clinical-stage in vivo CAR-T developer for up to $7B (incl. $3.25B upfront). Lead KLN-1010 (lentiviral anti-BCMA) showed promising Phase 1 ASH data; close expected H2 2026.
20 April 2026
Honeywell to support Dangote’s petrochemical expansion
Provide Oleflex tech to add 750,000 tpy propylene and petrochemical catalysts to produce 400,000 tpy linear alkylbenzene, boosting regional supply chains and industrial growth.
20 April 2026
Perpetual Next hires GLS for U.S. biomethanol site selection
Consultant to assess U.S. candidate sites and feedstock markets, compare torrefaction, biomethanol and integrated concepts, and deliver evidence-based site-selection reports with risks and next steps.
20 April 2026
Siemens and Vulcan Energy team up to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply
Framework deal names a preferred automation/digitalization supplier for Lionheart, Europe's first integrated lithium+renewables project: 24,000 t LHM/yr; 275 GWh power; 560 GWh heat; 30-yr life
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