Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news (page 5)

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  6 April 2026

  Velocys and Varhad Capital MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass‑to‑SAF

  MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass-to-SAF projects using operational gasification and Fischer–Tropsch tech; hub‑and‑spoke model for distributed, cost‑competitive, low‑carbon SAF
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  6 April 2026

  Chugai: Study in Blood Identifies Complement-Activated ITP Subgroup

  Joint Osaka Univ study published in Blood finds three ITP platelet‑destruction mechanisms and suggests a simple clinical test to identify patients who may benefit from complement inhibitors.
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  6 April 2026

  James Robinson Speciality Ingredients and Mitsui Fine Chemicals partner to distribute Jarocol® hair dyes in Japan

  Exclusive distribution of a hair-dye range; offers formulators colours from grey coverage to vibrant fashion shades, with technical support and local market expertise.
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  2 April 2026

  Airgas (Air Liquide) supplies high-pressure nitrogen for NASA Artemis II

  Provided high-pressure nitrogen from Merritt Island to support a crewed lunar flight, meeting peak flow requirements for the launch vehicle during final countdown and liftoff.
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  2 April 2026

  SPIE to acquire Czech cleanroom specialist BLOCK group

  Acquisition adds turnkey cleanroom design, engineering and automation for pharma, biotech and microelectronics. Target posted €50M (FY2025) and ~160 staff. Closing expected Q2 2026.
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  2 April 2026

  Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye

  Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.

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  2 April 2026

  TotalEnergies and Masdar form $2.2bn JV for onshore renewables in Asia

  Merger of onshore solar, wind and storage in nine Asian countries, combining 3 GW operational and 6 GW advanced-development (to 2030). HQ in ADGM; ~200 staff; closing subject to approvals.
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  2 April 2026

  Indaver and EcoWerf shift PMD transport to waterways

  PMD collection now shipped by inland vessel: 10,000 t/year (replacing ~2,320 road trips), press reduces volume by two-thirds, cuts CO2 by ~127 t/yr; plan to move half waste to waterways.
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  2 April 2026

  Coolbrook partners with Doncasters to manufacture RDH aerofoil castings

  Supports first commercial heater demo at Adani Cement (India), advancing electrified high-temp process heating to cut heavy-industry CO2 by up to 30%; UK casting output to scale.
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  2 April 2026

  RWE expands ASML renewable PPA to 130 MW, extended to 2038

  Power from Northwester 2 and Dutch on-/offshore wind, incl. 795 MW OranjeWind (2026–2028), with electrolysis, storage and smart charging to stabilise the grid
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  2 April 2026

  ABO Energy Advances International Projects

  Sold rights to 63 MW wind project in New Brunswick (with PPA); signed Owner’s Engineering for 64.86 MWp Belorado I solar in Spain; received final payment for sold 200 MW Colombian solar project.
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  2 April 2026

  Sinopec-led CCUS organization and partners launch Green Design CCUS report and awards

  Three international organizations signed an MoU to link green design with CCUS, solicit global innovations, and back an initiative targeting 10 Gt/yr CO2 reduction via large-scale CCUS.
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  1 April 2026

  BlueAlp chosen as tech partner for BioBTX circular-aromatics plant

  Licensed pyrolysis modules will convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular BTX aromatics. Plant capacity ~20 kta; modules built now, shipping to site from Dec 2026.
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  1 April 2026

  MOL boosts ALTEO stake to 39.97% and swaps 15% Waberer's stake

  Share-swap: 15.38% exchanged for 15% stake; transaction priced on 180-day averages, no cash flows. Parallel sale of 9.22% to Riverland. Pending regulatory approvals; close expected Q2 2026.
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  1 April 2026

  Grupa Azoty to sell GA Polyolefins to Orlen for PLN 1.183bn

  On 31 Mar 2026 a preliminary agreement was signed to sell 100% of the shares; the deal will be carried out on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
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  1 April 2026

  ABO Energy Advances German Wind Projects

  Won tariffs for 16.4 MW; secured permits for Olpe‑Rehringhausen (21 MW), Tholey (14 MW) and St. Gangloff (35 MW); sold Nonnenholz II (6 MW); activated Ortenberg financing; 650 MW permitted.
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  1 April 2026

  BASF acquires AgBiTech

  Deal closed Mar 31, 2026 after regulatory approvals; adds proven biological insect-control tech, boosts offerings in Brazil and enables global scaling to broaden farmer insect-control options
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  1 April 2026

  Celtic Renewables renews circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery

  Distillery pot ale will be sent to a nearby biorefinery to make bio‑based chemicals (500 t/yr), extending a 3‑year supply deal; products cut carbon by >60% vs fossil equivalents.
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  1 April 2026

  OMV Petrom: Krum‑1 on Han Asparuh Block drilled to 3,500 m, no significant gas

  Drilling began in February after Vinekh; two wells drilled since Dec 2025 will improve geological understanding of the deep Black Sea. Exploration remains early; ongoing farm‑in for nearby block.
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  1 April 2026

  RWE sells Swedish wind portfolio to Aneo

  Sale transfers 1.8 GW onshore development pipeline, 124 MW operational onshore farms, 48 MW Karehamn offshore, a third-party onshore service business and related development, ops and offshore teams.
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  1 April 2026

  EIB lends €500m to Eni for Sannazzaro biorefinery conversion

  15-year loan backs Sannazzaro refinery conversion to Ecofining HVO diesel and SAF from used oils, fats and agri-food waste, ~550,000 t/yr, aiding transport decarbonisation
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  1 April 2026

  Phelan Green selects Honeywell UOP FT Unicracking for Saldanha eSAF

  Chosen tech will produce commercial-scale electro‑sustainable aviation fuel in Saldanha Bay; R47bn project to deliver >140,000 t eSAF to EU/UK, construction from Q4 2026, local job creation.
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  1 April 2026

  SOCAR at EGYPS 2026 (9th Egypt International Energy Conference & Exhibition)

  Delegation attended an energy conference on security, sustainability and tech. VP highlighted Azerbaijan's gas exports - 13 bcm to Europe in 2025 (+60% vs 2021). A pact was signed with Egypt's EGPC.
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  31 March 2026

  Breakwall Capital, Vitol Close Valor Mining Credit Partners II

  New mining credit fund focusing on structured, event-driven financing for mining and critical minerals. First deal: $520M loan to back a US iron-ore mine and pellet plant; project has $2.2B+ invested.
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  31 March 2026

  Chevron in exclusivity talks with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 on power offtake

  AI is increasing demand for always-on power. Parties entered exclusivity talks for a co-located, behind-the-meter power generation and offtake deal; no commercial terms or definitive agreement yet.
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  31 March 2026

  Mesabi Metallics secures $520M Breakwall financing to advance U.S. DR iron-ore project

  Northern Minnesota DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant on 16,000+ acres progressing toward commercial start; $2.5B project, 750+ construction workers onsite, backed by EXIM support.
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  31 March 2026

  BASF launches Butyl and 2‑Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE with Avery Dennison

  Launches butyl and 2‑ethylhexyl acrylates made using attributed Texas renewable electricity; drop‑in for coatings and adhesives, reducing manufacturing CO2; commercialization supported by partner.
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  31 March 2026

  LanzaTech Q4 & FY2025 Financial Results

  Closed $20M private placement; awarded €40M EU grant; completed LanzaJet share transfers (peak 53%, later ~46% after Series A); revenue $55.8M; net loss $49M; opex -21%
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  31 March 2026

  OMV and XRG form Borouge International

  Merger of Borouge, Borealis and NOVA creates global pure‑play polyolefins leader with 13.6 Mtpa capacity, >$500M synergies, advantaged feedstock and investment‑grade ratings
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  31 March 2026

  OCI Global sells OCI Ammonia Holding to AGROFERT

  100% stake in ammonia holding sold for EUR 290m (subject to closing adjustments). Sale includes Europoort terminal and distribution; Geleen production retains terminal access via throughput agreement.