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24 April 2026
WuXi Biologics completes Chengdu microbial site structure; key equipment delivered
Targeting GMP by end‑2026; 95,000 m² Chengdu site with 15,000 L fermenter (110 DS batches/yr, upgradable), dual‑chamber lyophilizer, >10M vials/yr fill, automation and green design
24 April 2026
Kemira Q1 2026: Revenue and Profitability Down; Performance Actions Accelerated
Q1 revenue and margins fell due to weak demand, pricing and FX; volumes stable. Operative EBITDA down; operating cash flow improved. Outlook unchanged; cost and pricing measures accelerated.
24 April 2026
Eni Q1 2026 results: raises share buyback to €2.8bn
Q1: E&P +9% to 1.8 mln boe/d; ~1bn boe discovered; FY CFFO raised to €13.8bn; Plenitude demerger, Acea adds clients to reach 11m; Enilive FIDs two biorefineries; proforma gearing 15%
23 April 2026
General Emballage selects ANDRITZ to build Africa’s largest paper machine
New paper machine will make testliner and fluting from recycled furnish, 350,000 t/y capacity, 7.5 m web and 1,200 m/min; supply covers full line, automation and sustainability features.
23 April 2026
Evonik and Fuhua complete Leshan specialty H2O2 plant
Leshan H2O2 plant finished; entering trial production for specialty grades serving PV, semiconductors, packaging, pharma. Full start-up expected Q2 2026; capacity 20,000 t/yr.
23 April 2026
Brenntag launches BYPHAR biopharma brand
BYPHAR offers three-tier raw materials (Explore/Enhance/Excel) with GMP/regulatory-ready documentation; co-branded suppliers and global supply, supporting development to commercial manufacturing.
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23 April 2026
RWE completes Camster II onshore wind farm in Scotland
36 MW onshore wind farm in Caithness now operational, powering ~51,000 homes; local contractors employed, community funds growing, peat-reinstatement trial and access improvements implemented.
23 April 2026
POLYVANTIS Debuts PLEXIGLAS in India
Adds PMMA and polycarbonate thermoplastics to the portfolio: high-performance alternatives for roofing, façades and skylights — durable, lightweight, low‑maintenance, UV/fire‑resistant.
23 April 2026
QatarEnergy ships first LNG export from Golden Pass LNG, Texas
First US LNG export cargo loaded on a 174,000 m³ carrier; marks move toward full commercial exports. Project >$10bn, 18 Mtpa capacity; first train produced 30 Mar 2026.
23 April 2026
Sinopec commissions first electric intelligent tubular heater for oil and gas fields
120 kW electric tubular heater applies high-pressure end rapid heating, raises thermal efficiency and safety, prevents gas-well freeze, cuts CO2 by removing fuel gas, and integrates with microgrids.
23 April 2026
SANPLATEC selects Mitsubishi Chemical ZELAS TPS for iP-TEC cell culture tubing
Medical-grade thermoplastic styrenic elastomer shows superior iPS cell proliferation vs PVC, tolerates autoclave and 25 kGy gamma sterilization, and is heat-sealable for closed-loop culture.
22 April 2026
INEOS: Project ONE could be Europe’s last petrochemical investment
€4.5bn for a new Antwerp ethylene cracker cutting CO2 by two‑thirds vs EU average; no Innovation Fund support. If ETS Booster won’t back it, Europe risks losing large-scale petrochemical investment.
22 April 2026
Air Liquide invests $350M+ in Louisiana to supply gases for Hyundai‑POSCO low‑carbon steel plant
Adding an ASU at a methanol site and extending pipeline along the Mississippi to boost methanol output, enable scalable, reliable gas supply for industrial decarbonization, with service from 2028.
22 April 2026
SPIE renews Johnson & Johnson maintenance contract in the Netherlands and Belgium
3-year renewal for technical facility management at pharmaceutical sites covering maintenance, mechanical engineering, ~€500k/yr energy savings, continuity and expansion support
22 April 2026
Merck and Google Cloud launch $1B agentic AI platform using Gemini Enterprise
Multi-year collaboration embeds AI across R&D, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions to boost productivity for 75,000 staff, speed drug development and enable predictive analytics.
22 April 2026
Axens CAM factory wins Net Zero label and C3IV approval
MACARON CAM plant chosen among 150 major strategic projects; recognized as strategic for EU battery supply chains, will seek permits with public inquiry in summer 2026, FID mid‑2027, production 2030.
22 April 2026
Chugai's FJ3 Fujieda API building wins ISPE 2026 Facility of the Year Honorable Mention
Facility enables dual production of macrocyclic‑peptide and small‑molecule APIs with advanced automation, parallel lines, 0.03 µg/m3 containment and global-scale supply.
22 April 2026
OMV Petrom–RNV: three wind projects (~300 MW) enter execution phase
FID adopted; projects have permits and should begin staged production from H1 2027. Part of Oct 2024 deal; capacities: 50 MW, 100 MW, 155 MW. Separate 657 MW project awaiting FID.
22 April 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare’s Vega Ploieşti starts 60%‑purity hexane production
Unit optimizations enable higher‑purity hexane suited for oil extraction, adhesives, paints and degreasing; ~150 t/day capacity, boosts extraction yields and shortens processing time.
22 April 2026
Evonik expands biotech drug-substance capacity in Slovakia
€80M expansion adds downstream fermentation for drug‑substance manufacturing, creates ~50 jobs; follows rhamnolipids plant and boosts biotech scale‑up and sustainability.
22 April 2026
RWE and Polarium to market 50 MW / 135 MWh virtual battery via multi‑asset tolling
1,600+ behind-the-meter batteries are aggregated into a cloud-controlled virtual battery via multi-asset tolling, enabling market access and grid stability; target ~300MW/810MWh, 10k+ sites
21 April 2026
CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network
Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
21 April 2026
LyondellBasell at CHINAPLAS 2026: solutions and value‑chain collaboration
Showcases polymer innovations and value‑chain collaborations for mobility, packaging, healthcare and consumer goods, highlighting recycling projects and partner co‑development.
21 April 2026
Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat using NX Replast™ at Milano Design Week
At Milano Design Week a 100% post‑consumer recycled urban transport seat is showcased, upcycled into a high‑performance, durable product designed for return to recycling.
21 April 2026
Genox debuts J- and X-series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026
Showcased a high-capacity pipe shredder for >2,000-mm pipes and a low-speed high-torque twin-shaft unit for mixed heavy waste; provides turnkey recycling systems worldwide.
21 April 2026
Siemens expands Industrial Edge for enhanced data and AI integration
Industrial Edge: AI Suite & WinCC Unified GA. Management adds IEC62443 security and air‑gap. Information Hub gets bidirectional sync and ARM support. New machine‑vision and rugged HW partners.
21 April 2026
Arkema at Chinaplas 2026: high-performance materials
Showcases bio-based, recyclable high-performance polymers, additives and advanced materials for mobility, electronics, semiconductors and consumer goods; highlights Asia production expansions.
21 April 2026
LANXESS at IFAT 2026: Filtration for PFAS, Phosphorus, Micropollutants and UPW
IFAT showcase: ion‑exchange resins and adsorbents for regenerable phosphorus removal (Bayoxide E IN 20), PFAS and fluoride (MDS/TP resins), micropollutants (VP OC), and the LewaPlus design tool.
21 April 2026
Evonik opens expanded specialty-amine plant in Nanjing
Double-digit-million-euro expansion boosts specialty amine capacity in Nanjing, improving supply security, raw-material access and low-VOC additives for polyurethane/epoxy; plant runs on green power
21 April 2026
Evonik commissions 150 kV Antwerp substation
New 150 kV substation in Antwerp replaces 36 kV link, boosting capacity for industrial electrification and CO2 cuts; built with Elia, includes two 150t transformers and 6 ~1km cables.
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