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8 January 2026
Galp and Moeve to Merge Downstream Operations for European Energy and Mobility Leadership
The merger aims to enhance value, scale, and strategic positioning, focusing on mobility, refining, and green projects, pending final agreements and approvals by mid-2026.
8 January 2026
Uniper and Neoen Sign Seven-Year Agreement for Arneburg Battery in Germany
Uniper gains control over Arneburg Battery's optimization, enhancing its market presence, while Neoen handles operations. The battery is set to be operational in 2026.
7 January 2026
Silox India and Hindustan Zinc Partner for Low-Carbon Manufacturing
Silox India integrates EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc, reducing emissions by 75% in its manufacturing, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing quality.
7 January 2026
Veolia Issues €2.5 Billion in Bonds
Veolia's bond issuance attracted 570+ orders, peaking at €10.5B. Strong demand led to favorable terms, highlighting investor confidence in Veolia's growth and financial stability.
7 January 2026
Lilly Acquires Ventyx Biosciences to Enhance Inflammatory Disease Therapies
Ventyx's small molecule pipeline targets chronic inflammation in cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative, and inflammatory diseases, aiming for improved efficacy and safety.
7 January 2026
Genmab and Anthropic Collaborate on AI-Driven R&D Enhancement
The partnership aims to streamline R&D with AI, enhancing data processing and document generation to boost efficiency and focus on strategic tasks.
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7 January 2026
Topsoe Announces CEO Transition: Scaltritti to Succeed Baan
Baan steps down as CEO in 2026. Scaltritti, current CCO, will succeed him. Baan led significant transformations, including green hydrogen and sustainable fuel initiatives.
7 January 2026
Grupa Azoty Secures Multi-Year Fertiliser Deal in Scandinavia
The contract enhances export strategy, ensuring stable fertiliser supply to Scandinavia, meeting high standards and boosting sales in a key market.
7 January 2026
Corteva and bp Form Etlas Biofuel Feedstock Venture
Etlas will produce biofuel feedstocks from crops, aiming for 1M tonnes annually by mid-2030s, supporting SAF and RD demand growth without extra land use.
7 January 2026
Merck Finalizes Cidara Therapeutics Acquisition
Merck acquires Cidara, enhancing its respiratory portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral for influenza prevention, impacting 2026 R&D expenses and EPS.
7 January 2026
Uniper Begins Helium Business Sale
The sale includes helium agreements and containers. Interested parties must submit interest by 28 Jan 2026. Clearwater manages the process.
6 January 2026
Syensqo and Axens Unveil Argylium for Solid-State Battery Advancement in Europe
Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.
6 January 2026
Siemens and NVIDIA Partner on Industrial AI System
The partnership aims to integrate AI into industrial processes, enhancing design, manufacturing, and supply chains, and developing AI-driven factories and operations.
6 January 2026
Stahl Completes Carve-Out, Focuses on Speciality Coatings
Stahl divests its wet-end leather business to focus on speciality coatings, enhancing its position in high-growth markets like performance and packaging coatings.
5 January 2026
Holcim Acquires Alkern to Boost Building Solutions
Alkern's precast concrete enhances Holcim's portfolio, aiming for 50% net sales in Building Solutions by 2030. Expected synergies: EUR 11M in year three, EPS accretive in year one.
5 January 2026
Takeda and Protagonist Submit NDA for Rusfertide in Polycythemia Vera Treatment
Rusfertide shows promise in controlling hematocrit and reducing phlebotomy in PV patients, meeting key endpoints in Phase 3 VERIFY study.
5 January 2026
Eni Launches Eni Industrial Evolution for Industrial Transformation
The new company manages refineries and logistics, focusing on industrial transformation and sustainability, optimizing processes for a decarbonized energy future.
4 January 2026
QatarEnergy to Supply 24 LNG Cargoes to Egypt by Summer 2026
Qatar and Egypt sign MoU to enhance energy cooperation, focusing on long-term LNG supply to meet Egypt's growing energy needs.
2 January 2026
Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business
The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.
2 January 2026
UPM and Versowood Finalize Partnership
The partnership enables UPM to secure pulpwood and by-products, while Versowood gains log supply and ownership of UPM's Korkeakoski sawmill. UPM also acquires a minority stake in Versowood.
1 January 2026
HSH Chemie Acquires Hamburg Fructose and No Sugar Sugar
The acquisition expands HSH Chemie's food ingredients portfolio and introduces a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, enhancing market reach and sugar alternatives expertise.
31 December 2025
ASPİLSAN Enerji and KCETAŞ Sign R&D Collaboration on Energy Storage Systems
The collaboration focuses on LFP-based energy storage for EV charging, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in energy management with domestic software solutions.
29 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment Platform
The acquisition adds a novel cancer therapy platform and pipeline, impacting earnings in 2025-2026.
28 December 2025
LOTTE Chemical Restructures for High-Value Specialty Focus
Shifting from commodity petrochemicals, the company invests in specialty materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor solutions, while enhancing financial stability through strategic divestments.
24 December 2025
bp sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for $10 billion
bp will use $6 billion proceeds to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and focus on downstream strategy. The deal includes a new joint venture with Stonepeak. Completion expected by 2026.
24 December 2025
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, Sumitomo Chemical Integrate PP and LLDPE Businesses
The integration aims to enhance competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, while focusing on sustainable, high-performance products in Japan's shrinking PO market.
23 December 2025
Grupa Azoty Secures Potash Agreement
Grupa Azoty signed a potash supply deal with Nutrien, ensuring stable quality and supply for NPK fertilizers until 2027.
23 December 2025
Ørsted Partners with Cathay for 55% Stake in Taiwan's Changhua 2 Wind Farm
Cathay acquires 55% of Changhua 2 Wind Farm. Ørsted to provide long-term O&M. Transaction valued at DKK 5 billion, closing in Q3 2026. Strengthens Ørsted's capital structure.
23 December 2025
Worley Rosenberg Wins EPC Contract for ConocoPhillips Project
EPC contract covers modifications at Ekofisk Complex. FEED completed; EPC starts Jan 2026, ends autumn 2028. Part of Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk, Tommeliten Gamma redevelopment. Regulatory approval pending.
23 December 2025
Gasunie and Thyssengas Sign First Netherlands-Germany Hydrogen Transport Agreement
New agreements establish key technical and organizational aspects for safe, reliable cross-border hydrogen transport between the Netherlands and Germany.
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