Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships news (page 8)

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  22 January 2026

  Eastman and Kolmar Partner on Biodegradable Solutions

  The collaboration aims to advance biodegradable personal care solutions using Eastman's Esmeri technology, enhancing product performance and meeting sustainability goals.
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  22 January 2026

  Eni Sells 10% Stake in Baleine Project to SOCAR

  The sale aligns with Eni's strategy to optimize its portfolio and follows prior MoUs with SOCAR. Baleine, a net-zero project, boosts Cote d'Ivoire's energy output. Regulatory approval pending.
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  21 January 2026

  Infineum and Rianlon Partner to Enhance Asia-Pacific Supply Chain

  The agreement boosts supply resilience, logistics, and cost efficiency in Asia-Pacific, leveraging both companies' strengths in manufacturing and market expertise.
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  21 January 2026

  DNV Partners with Carbon Centric for Carbon Removal Agreement

  A new carbon capture plant in Norway will capture 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, with DNV purchasing 10,000 credits yearly, supporting the project's development and market growth.
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  21 January 2026

  BEH Joins Han Asparuh Exploration Venture

  BEH acquires 10% in Han Asparuh offshore venture. Exploration drilling began in Dec 2025. Potential economic benefits include GDP growth and enhanced energy security for Bulgaria.
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  21 January 2026

  Lhyfe Powers France's First Motorway Hydrogen Station for HGVs

  The A4 motorway station offers 1 tonne/day hydrogen, certified RFNBO, for HGVs and light vehicles, enhancing low-carbon routes to Germany and Benelux.

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  21 January 2026

  TECNIMONT Partners with Argent LNG for Louisiana Export Facility

  TECNIMONT enters the LNG market, focusing on scalable, modular infrastructure in Louisiana, enhancing global LNG demand response and execution certainty.
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  20 January 2026

  Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk Advance Partnership for Diabetes Medicines

  The partnership focuses on developing cellular therapies for diabetes, integrating technologies, and expanding manufacturing and R&D capabilities across Canada, the US, and Denmark.
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  20 January 2026

  Lummus Invests in InnoVent for Tire Recycling Technology

  Lummus invests to boost global adoption of InnoVent's tire recycling tech, converting waste tires into valuable products, enhancing production capacity and commercial viability.
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  20 January 2026

  Eurofins and trinamiX Unveil Mobile Equine Feed Analysis Tool

  New mobile solution offers real-time equine feed analysis, aiding informed nutrition decisions for various horse segments across Europe.
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  20 January 2026

  ORLEN Discovers Gas in North Sea

  New gas found in the North Sea's Sissel field, with potential production of 1 billion cubic meters. Development may tie into existing infrastructure, reducing costs and ensuring stable supply.
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  19 January 2026

  MOL Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Serbian NIS

  MOL to gain control of Serbia's sole refinery, enhancing its Central and Southeastern European market presence. Transaction awaits regulatory approvals, aims for completion by March 2026.
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  19 January 2026

  MOL Acquires Majority Stake in Serbian NIS

  MOL to gain control of Serbia's sole refinery, enhancing its Central and Southeastern European market presence. Transaction awaits regulatory approvals, with completion aimed by March 2026.
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  16 January 2026

  Altris Advances Sodium-Ion Batteries with New Partnerships

  Altris secures key partnerships and recognition, advancing sodium-ion battery industrialization in Europe with strategic investments and collaborations.
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  15 January 2026

  RWE and Glenfarne Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Deal

  RWE to receive 1 MTPA of LNG from Texas LNG, starting 2030. The facility will use low-emission tech and ensure GHG monitoring. This is RWE's second long-term U.S. LNG contract.
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  15 January 2026

  Kemira and Hazer Explore Methane Pyrolysis Technology

  The MOU aims to assess the feasibility of integrating methane pyrolysis in operations, with potential for technology licensing and product offtake if initial results are positive.
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  15 January 2026

  Avantium and Packamama Partner for Sustainable Wine Packaging

  The partnership secures plant-based PEF for wine bottles, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability with government support.
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  15 January 2026

  AGC and TRE Demonstrate Window Glass Recycling in Suwa City

  Window glass waste is recycled into high-quality glass, reducing landfill use and emissions, while assessing economic feasibility for a nationwide recycling framework.
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  14 January 2026

  Nobian Joins EU Critical Chemicals Alliance, Attends First Assembly

  The Alliance aims to boost EU chemical industry competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability, addressing trade challenges and mapping critical sites and molecules.
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  14 January 2026

  Sinopec Capital Invests in Faurecia Hydrogen Energy

  Sinopec Capital's investment marks its first project in China's hydrogen energy sector, aiming to enhance the hydrogen industry chain and foster a collaborative ecosystem.
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  14 January 2026

  Nanjing Engineering Acquires East China Pipeline Design Institute

  The acquisition strengthens industry chain, enhances core competitiveness, and expands capabilities in pipeline and storage engineering, targeting emerging markets like hydrogen and aviation fuel.
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  14 January 2026

  TotalEnergies to Divest 10% Stake in Nigerian JV

  TotalEnergies sells its 10% interest in Renaissance JV's oil and gas licenses in Nigeria to Vaaris, retaining economic interest in key gas licenses. Closing awaits regulatory approval.
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  14 January 2026

  TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading in Middle East

  BxT Trading, a joint venture, aims to enhance Bahrain's oil industry by leveraging global trading expertise and expanding market access.
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  13 January 2026

  ORLEN Gains New Licenses on Norwegian Shelf

  ORLEN secures stakes in six licenses, including Victoria, aiming to leverage advanced tech for gas production, collaborating with Aker BP, Equinor, and Harbour Energy.
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  13 January 2026

  BASF Acquires AgBiTech for Biological Insect Control

  BASF to fully acquire AgBiTech by 2026, enhancing insect control solutions in Brazil with NPV technology, supporting sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management.
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  13 January 2026

  Air Liquide Completes DIG Airgas Acquisition, Strengthens Position in South Korea

  The acquisition doubles workforce, boosts sales, and enhances growth in South Korea's industrial gas market, with synergies and increased EBITDA expected by 2030.
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  13 January 2026

  Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan

  Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.
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  12 January 2026

  NVIDIA and Lilly Launch AI Lab for Drug Discovery

  The lab will invest $1B in AI to enhance drug discovery, integrating robotics and AI for continuous learning and improved medicine production.
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  12 January 2026

  Boehringer Ingelheim and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Collaborate on HER2-Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

  Phase 1b study to test zongertinib and zanidatamab combo in HER2-positive breast cancer, aiming to improve outcomes with dual HER2-targeted therapy.
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  12 January 2026

  ICIG Acquires Venator's Duisburg Operations

  ICIG secures Duisburg site, retaining all 350 employees. Production continues smoothly, focusing on site development and historical brand expansion.