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18 March 2026
Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant
SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
18 March 2026
Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Trading recycle electrolysis cell titanium scrap into pure titanium
Titanium scrap from chlor-alkali electrolysis cell production is collected, processed and remelted into high-purity titanium with strict contamination control, traceability and recycling targets.
18 March 2026
Equinor discovery strengthens Johan Castberg
New Polynya Tubåen discovery (7220/7-5)—prelim 14–24 million boe; follows June Drivis Tubåen find (13–20m). Plans: 1–2 exploration wells/yr; Isflak development under construction to tie in two wells.
18 March 2026
Avantium reports 2025 full-year results
Phased start-up of the FDCA Flagship Plant progressed despite construction delays; €85M equity and amended financing secured; half the plant operational; full start-up targeted in 2026
18 March 2026
Eni approves dual FIDs for Indonesian deep‑water gas hubs
Dual FIDs for Gendalo/Gandang and Geng North/Gehem offshore East Kalimantan. Start 2028; plateau 2029 at 2 bscfd gas and 90,000 bpd condensate. Tie-backs to Jangkrik, new FPSO.
18 March 2026
Technip Energies acquires minority stake in Verso Energy’s DEZiR eSAF plant in Rouen
Project will use carbon capture to source biogenic CO2 and has FEED underway; plant due ~2030 to produce 80,000 t/yr eSAF, backed by France 2030/EU fund and planned for replication.
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17 March 2026
Brenntag opens Life Sciences Innovation Center in Shanghai
Expands application expertise for Beauty & Care and Food & Nutrition; offers formulation development, testing, small-batch trials and product concept support for China & Hong Kong clients.
17 March 2026
SOCAR and KMG reach 4 million tonnes of Kazakhstan oil transit via Azerbaijan
427th Kazakhstan shipment left Aktau on Mar 12, arrived Sangachal on Mar 13; oil from Tengiz and Kashagan fields delivered to Sangachal, then sent via BTC pipeline to Ceyhan for export.
17 March 2026
TotalEnergies starts Quiluma offshore gas production in Angola
Quiluma field begins production — Angola's first non-associated gas development. Will supply Angola LNG at ~330 MMcf/d (~2 Mtpa) plateau.
17 March 2026
Siemens and Rittal partner on data center power infrastructure
Create standardized, sustainable power distribution for AI data centers: in-rack power units, low-voltage modular/container systems, cooling & safety solutions; pilots underway.
17 March 2026
Kemira obtains PMRA approval in Canada for KemConnect DEX
Chlorine-free performic-acid wastewater disinfection; used in Paris 2024 wastewater works. Combines on-site generation, real-time monitoring and dosing algorithm. Canada rollout pending approvals
17 March 2026
BASF Agricultural Solutions invests €17M to expand Saskatoon canola breeding centre
Construction 2026–2027 adds automation, genomic-selection pipelines and a research glasshouse to boost breeding throughput, speed genetic gain and deliver higher-yield, disease-resistant hybrids
17 March 2026
Symrise Launches Care & Wellness Division
The new division integrates cosmetic ingredients, health actives, and biotics to meet demand for holistic care solutions, enhancing innovation and market readiness.
17 March 2026
Clariant Enhances Agricultural Solutions at CAC 2026
Clariant introduces Dispersogen PSL 100 and Tonnegel 50 for improved formulation stability and rheology in agriculture, supporting biological crop protection and operational efficiency.
17 March 2026
Worley to Engineer Donlin Gold Gas Pipeline
Worley Alaska will design a 316-mile natural gas pipeline for the Donlin Gold project, ensuring energy supply in remote, challenging terrain. Completion of feasibility study is set for 2027.
17 March 2026
EIB, Natixis CIB, Sunprime Launch €507M Solar and Storage Project in Italy
Project Sophocles will develop 200 solar plants and 350 MW of storage in Italy, generating 416 GWh annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2.86 million tonnes.
16 March 2026
THOR GmbH Starts Production at New Speyer Plant
After a five-year build, a €18M facility (Building 4) began production, adding 40,000 t/yr for preservatives and flame retardants; built for expansion and improved supply‑chain security.
16 March 2026
Roche Unveils NVIDIA-Powered AI Factory for Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Roche expands its AI infrastructure with 2,176 NVIDIA GPUs, enhancing drug development, diagnostics, and manufacturing through advanced computing and AI integration.
16 March 2026
OMV Petrom Delivers First Module for 20 MW Green Hydrogen Project at Petrobrazi
First electrolyser module delivered for Petrobrazi's green hydrogen project, supporting sustainable fuel production and Romania's NRRP targets.
16 March 2026
Aptar's Nasal Delivery System in Phase II Study for SPONTAN® Spray
Aptar's nasal system aids LTR Pharma's SPONTAN® Phase II study, focusing on safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics for erectile dysfunction treatment.
16 March 2026
Eni Discovers Over 1 Tcf of Gas in Libya
Two new gas discoveries in Libya's Bahr Essalam South structures, totaling over 1 Tcf, will be rapidly developed and integrated with existing offshore facilities for local and export supply.
16 March 2026
bp Starts Gas Production at Angola's Quiluma Field
Initial production is 150 mmscf/day, ramping to 330 mmscf/day by 2026. The project is Angola's first non-associated gas development, enhancing its global natural gas market position.
16 March 2026
LANXESS Showcases Cosmetics and Personal Care Portfolio at in-cosmetics Global
LANXESS highlights preservation solutions, sustainable ingredients, and global production capabilities for cosmetics and personal care at the Paris trade fair.
16 March 2026
Arkema Boosts Kynar® PVDF Capacity in China
Arkema expands Changshu site by 20% to meet rising demand in Asia-Pacific for Kynar® PVDF, targeting EV batteries, coatings, and more, with a 2028 start-up.
16 March 2026
Neste opens largest facility for upgrading liquefied waste plastic
The new facility processes 150,000 tons of waste plastic annually, advancing chemical recycling and reducing fossil resource use and emissions.
16 March 2026
Hynetwork Connects First Hydrogen Plant to Dutch Network
The first hydrogen plant connects to the Dutch network, marking progress in decarbonizing industry and expanding the hydrogen infrastructure in northwestern Europe.
13 March 2026
Sasol opens Destoning Plant to improve coal quality
Located in Mpumalanga, the converted Twistdraai plant processes run-of-mine coal from Thubelisha and Bosjesspruit; began operation Dec 2025 and helped cut average sinks below 14% in Q1 FY26
13 March 2026
EIB Global Funds ATOME's Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Plant in Paraguay with USD 95 Million
The Villeta plant will produce low-carbon fertiliser using Paraguay's renewable energy, creating 5,000 jobs and enhancing regional fertiliser supply and sustainability.
13 March 2026
Worley to Provide FEED for Chevron Cyprus' Aphrodite Gas Project
Worley will deliver FEED and procurement for the Aphrodite Field, covering subsea systems, floating production, export pipeline, and onshore facilities, leveraging global expertise.
12 March 2026
Formosa Plastics Group targets NT$38.6 billion annual benefit from transformation by 2030
Roadmap focuses on product differentiation, AI, circular economy and low‑carbon energy to deliver NT$38.6bn by 2030 while managing recent supply disruptions from Persian Gulf shipping shocks.
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