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30 June 2026

BASF and Bota launch SkinNexus Collag3n, AI-developed human-identical Collagen III

A 100% human-identical recombinant Collagen III fragment made by yeast fermentation; discovered with Physical AI, it boosted collagen markers in models and improved sagging and wrinkles in four-week trials.
30 June 2026

Hycamite joins FutSteel to integrate hydrogen and carbon into steel production

Methane cracking to supply low‑carbon hydrogen and solid carbon for EAF-based steelmaking; three‑year research project starts June 2026 with university and industry partners.
30 June 2026

PETRONAS logs three successes in Suriname Block 52

Two discoveries and an appraisal lift Block 52 to eight successful wells and unlock over 1 billion boe; Sloanea FID targeted by end‑2026.
30 June 2026

OMV Petrom & CE Oltenia advance 550 MW solar build with first panel deliveries

First panel shipments landed; ~800,000 panels planned for four parks (≈550 MW). Installations start as equipment is trucked from Constanța, with parks due online in 2027.
30 June 2026

Covestro plans 660 kt MDI train in Shanghai and UAE feasibility study for second world-scale plant

660 kt/yr MDI train planned in Shanghai, UAE study for a similar world-scale train; both designed for operational net‑zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions and supported by XRG.
29 June 2026

Roche launches AXELIOS 1 SBX sequencing platform

New single-molecule platform uses SBX chemistry and reusable CMOS nanopore sensors to deliver same-day whole‑genome sequencing, open-source analysis and flexible workflows.

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