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3 June 2026
AkzoNobel: Nippon Paint and Sherwin‑Williams withdraw public offer
Two bidders have confirmed they will not pursue a public takeover; the company’s boards still back a planned merger of equals with Axalta.
2 June 2026
QEMETICA sells salt assets to K+S and launches Resource Recovery unit
Divests evaporated salt business for €350–€380m to fund a new Resource Recovery segment focused on waste-to-energy and energy security.
2 June 2026
SOCAR and BCG sign cooperation on Caspian methane reduction
Joint effort to fast-track methane cuts in Caspian oil and gas operations through projects, research and best-practice exchange, aiming for reductions by 2030.
2 June 2026
VolagHy and Airbus co-finance Kuopio eSAF feasibility study
Feasibility and financial modelling launched for a Kuopio flagship plant that aims to scale electro-based sustainable aviation fuel across the Nordics by 2040.
2 June 2026
INEOS Energy signs LNG supply deal with Marubeni for Asia deliveries from 2029
DES LNG supply agreement to deliver into Asian markets, marking the firm's first Pacific Basin deliveries and expanding its diversified global LNG portfolio to meet rising regional demand.
2 June 2026
EAS Batteries launches ultra‑high‑power 22 Ah LFP cell using Asahi Kasei Acetolyte
22 Ah LFP cell using acetonitrile electrolyte achieves 2,550 W/kg continuous, 3,760 W/kg 2s pulse, ~2,400 cycles at 5C/100% DoD; samples in customer evaluation; 46xxx format planned.
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1 June 2026
Solvay and Viridis LOI for Brazil-to-La Rochelle rare-earth supply
LOI aims to deliver Brazilian rare-earth feedstock to a French separation plant by 2028, supporting magnet-grade Nd/Pr/Dy/Tb supply and industrial Dy/Tb separation by Sep 2026.
1 June 2026
Fluor‑JGC JV Wins LNTP for LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion
Limited notice to proceed issued to begin early planning and key activities for the proposed Phase 2 expansion at the LNG Canada Kitimat export facility, supporting an FID that would double 14 Mtpa.
1 June 2026
Moderna & Merck: 5‑Year Data — Intismeran plus KEYTRUDA Reduces Recurrence in High‑Risk Resected Stage III/IV Melanoma
5-year Phase 2b follow-up: combination showed 49% RFS reduction (HR 0.51), 59% DMFS reduction (HR 0.411); OS trend (HR 0.471). Safety consistent; increased neoantigen-specific T‑cell clonotypes
1 June 2026
Dow and Univar Solutions agree long-term distribution of Decarbia low‑carbon products
Long-term deal expands access to low‑carbon products with verified PCF certificates across beauty, home care, food, pharma and industrial markets; aids Scope 3 reductions.
1 June 2026
OCI agrees to sell 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT
Divests 50% for ~€55m (subject to adjustments); buyer gains operational control. Put/call on remaining 50% exercisable from 2 years post-close at 7x two-year avg. pro-forma adj. EBITDA. Target H2 2027.
29 May 2026
Velocys, Tetracore sign MOU to evaluate modular GTL in Nigeria
MOU to assess modular Fischer-Tropsch microFTL for Atakobo GTL in Ogun State - convert ~55 MMSCFD (~5,000 BPD) into diesel, Jet-A1 and naphtha to support domestic fuel supply.
29 May 2026
Petrobras to invest over R$70 billion in Sergipe
R$70B in Sergipe funds SEAP deep-water (P-81/P-87 FPSOs: 240k bpd, gas processing), 32 wells, 134 km pipeline; R$12.5B decommission 26 shallow platforms; fertilizer restarted (1.8k t/d)
29 May 2026
Merck: FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Calderasib (MK‑1084) for First‑Line KRAS G12C‑Mutant Metastatic NSCLC
Supports calderasib plus pembrolizumab in PD‑L1 ≥1% newly diagnosed metastatic KRAS G12C NSCLC; positive Phase 1 KANDLELIT‑001 data; multiple Phase 3 trials planned; developed with Taiho/Astex
29 May 2026
IFF to sell Food Ingredients business to CVC
Food Ingredients business sold for ~$4.3B (≈10x EBITDA); seller retains ~10% stake; net proceeds ~$3.8B for debt reduction, buybacks and reinvestment; close by end Q2 2027.
29 May 2026
Eni and Seri Industrial to develop LFP stationary battery supply chain
Agreement to build integrated LFP battery platform: cell/module plants, BESS assembly, recycling and cathode production. 2nd gigafactory >8 GWh by 2029; BESS line ready H1 2027. 30% stake for €55m.
28 May 2026
SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant
Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
28 May 2026
GSK’s bepirovirsen: 19% functional cure in Phase III chronic hepatitis B trials
Pooled Phase III trials: 26% functional cure in patients with ≤1000 IU/mL HBsAg; 49% reached qHBsAg ≤100 IU/mL at 1 year; acceptable safety; regulatory reviews and anticipated Q3 2026 decisions.
28 May 2026
BASF Coatings future-proofs automotive refinish with robotics expertise
Acts as integration partner for robotics-enabled paint in body shops, linking digital color, coatings know-how and validated processes to improve consistency, efficiency and scalability.
28 May 2026
ORLEN Group Q1 2026: solid results and lowest fuel prices in the EU
Q1 results: LIFO EBITDA PLN14.1bn, revenue PLN75.8bn, net profit PLN8.1bn; operating cash flow PLN8.5bn; record PLN9.3bn dividend; PLN5.4bn capex on energy security and low-carbon projects
28 May 2026
Johnson Matthey preliminary results year ended 31 March 2026
Strategy driving cash: free cash flow £168m (+163%); pro forma underlying operating profit +6% at constant PGM/FX. Catalyst sale £1,325m on track; Cormetech buy agreed; new PGM refinery 2027.
28 May 2026
Johnson Matthey to acquire US SCR catalyst maker Cormetech
Buyer will acquire a US SCR catalyst maker for $360M cash, enhancing stationary emissions control tech, tapping AI/data‑centre demand; $1B pipeline; expected close mid‑2026
28 May 2026
EIB loans €300M to Limagrain to boost seed R&D
€300M InvestEU-backed loan under TechEU to fund seed genetic R&D: improve yields, disease/drought resistance, nutrient use, nutritional and environmental traits to bolster EU agricultural sovereignty.
28 May 2026
UPM and Sappi sign definitive agreement on graphic paper JV
Definitive deal to form 50/50 graphic paper JV combining two European businesses; €600m debt + €100m RCF secured; combined EV €1,420m; ~€100m annual synergies; regulatory approvals pending
28 May 2026
Lhyfe & STRABAG partner on green hydrogen in Germany
Co-development deal to accelerate green hydrogen projects in Germany amid RED III-driven RFNBO demand, combining electrolysis production, construction, financing and transport; possible EU expansion.
27 May 2026
ProLogium to list on Nasdaq via merger with Translational Development Acquisition Corp.
SPAC deal values company at ~$3.8B; will scale Gen‑4 solid‑state battery production, backed by up to ~€1.4B French subsidy, and target data‑center, aerospace and robotics markets.
27 May 2026
POSCO INTERNATIONAL and ReElement to build first integrated rare‑earth magnet complex in the US
USD 200m joint investment to build a U.S. rare‑earth separation and permanent‑magnet complex with up to 6,000 t/yr capacity, targeting mass production in 2028.
27 May 2026
RWE Limondale BESS cleared for full eight‑hour operation
Australia’s first eight‑hour battery can now discharge 50 MW for over eight hours (≥400 MWh) after AEMO and Transgrid sign-off following compliance testing.
27 May 2026
RWE increases Series A investment in Focused Energy by €60m
Additional €60m follows an October 2025 stake; proceeds will develop laser-fusion work at Biblis and support Germany's bid for a national laser fusion hub.
27 May 2026
Toray and PTT Global Chemical establish 100% bio-based nylon 66 production
Cassava pulp was converted to bio-muconic, then bio-adipic acid and 100% bio-based nylon 66. Pilot saccharification, fermentation, refinement and lab polymerization.
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