Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news (page 2)

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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  20 April 2026

  Asahi Kasei Acquires Aicuris to Expand Infectious-Disease Pharma Portfolio

  Acquisition adds three antiviral assets - royalties from Prevymis, pritelivir (FDA Priority Review; PDUFA Q4 2026) and AIC468 - aims $500M revenue by 2030 and transplant/infectious-disease growth.
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  20 April 2026

  Asahi Kasei launches Phase I trial of AK1940 for autoimmune diseases

  Peptide-based TNFR1 antagonist discovered with PeptiDream showed activity in animal models; Japan trial began Apr 19 to evaluate PK, safety and tolerability of subcutaneous doses in healthy volunteers
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  20 April 2026

  Heidelberg Materials takes 79.44% majority stake in Akçansa

  Strengthens presence in Turkey and the Med; integrated cement, concrete, quarries and ports to unlock operational/logistical synergies and expand exports to the Black Sea and US East Coast.
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  20 April 2026

  Eni’s Geliga‑1 Giant Gas Discovery in Indonesia’s Kutei Basin — ≈5 Tcf gas, 300 MMbbl condensate

  Geliga‑1 hit a high‑quality Miocene gas column; DST planned. Discovery bolsters basin scale, may enable a fast‑track third production hub by tying into nearby Gula and existing infrastructure
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  17 April 2026

  PPG renews partnership with Dutch nonprofit C3

  Two-year €120,000 grant to fund STEM chemistry programs: Beta Tournament (~1,450 students), classroom modules, digital Sustainable Paint Factory lessons, online STEM platform and teacher training
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  17 April 2026

  Petrobras to acquire 75% and operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe

  Acquirer to take 75% and operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto. Post-deal: acquirer 75%, Oranto 15%, ANP‑STP 10%. Subject to regulatory approvals.
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  17 April 2026

  AkzoNobel to sell Pakistan business to Packages Group

  Deal values unit at PKR 16.2bn (~€50m) at 14x EV/EBITDA. Includes Decorative Paints; Future Coatings will pay royalties. Closing expected H2 2026, subject to conditions.