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13 August 2026

BioBTX (Covestro-backed) to produce BTX aromatics from mixed plastic waste

First commercial ICCP plant in Delfzijl will process 20,000 t/yr mixed plastic into ~10,000 t/y BTX aromatic oil and ~8,000 t/y by-products, cutting GHG 70–80%.
12 August 2026

Vaca Muerta oil resources increased 89% to 30,170 million barrels

IAPG study attributes revision to larger prospective area, thicker pay and higher recovery factor; export infrastructure and an incentives regime improve development conditions.
12 August 2026

Saipem signs €500m LNTP with Sonatrach for Phase 1 of Algeria PPI

Limited Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 of Algeria’s integrated phosphate-to-fertiliser complex, covering early works, FEED completion, long‑lead procurement and local partnerships.
12 August 2026

Saipem wins ~$1.8bn offshore EPCI contract in Middle East

Offshore EPCI contract in the Middle East worth about $1.8bn, covering offshore and subsea facilities and leveraging regional vessels and engineering capabilities.
12 August 2026

PureCycle and IPL Schoeller launch SnapPack Square EVO container line

Off‑the‑shelf tamper‑evident containers use 20% recycled polypropylene to help brand owners meet New Jersey recycled‑content rules and upcoming EPR deadlines.
12 August 2026

SONATRACH and AFC award EPCs for Integrated Phosphate Project Phase 1

Contracts cover fertilizer plants at Bled El Hadba and Oued El Keberit and port works at Annaba; project spans mining, fertilizer production and export infrastructure.

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