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15 January 2026
EnviTec Biogas Enters Lithuanian Market in 2026
Biomethane's potential grows abroad despite political challenges in Germany. EnviTec sees steady market development in Europe and anticipates growth from LIQVIS acquisition.
14 January 2026
Colruyt's Recycled Polystyrene Meat Trays
Recycled polystyrene from PMD bags is used in meat trays, reducing raw material needs and environmental impact. Indaver's facility enables food-safe recycling with 10% recycled content.
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.
14 January 2026
Essar Energy Transition Achieves Record Sales in 2025
In 2025, domestic sales hit record highs, driven by retail and aviation growth, infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on decarbonization.
14 January 2026
UBE and Tohoku University Launch Co-creation Research Institute
The new institute will focus on developing innovative materials and technologies in life sciences, environment, energy, and electronics, while fostering next-generation talent.
13 January 2026
Silox Launches ActiEco+ Production Line in Belgium
Silox expands production at Engis with a new unit for ActiEco+, sustainable vulcanization activators for tire and rubber industries, boosting circular economy efforts. Capacity: 3,000 t/year.
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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.
13 January 2026
Equinor Secures 35 New Licenses on Norwegian Shelf
Equinor gains access to North, Norwegian, and Barents Sea areas, planning 20-30 annual wells to support exploration and production, aiming for 6-8 new subsea developments yearly until 2035.
13 January 2026
Uniper Invests in Five New Solar Projects
Uniper invests in solar projects in the UK and Poland, totaling 288 MWp, as part of its €8 billion growth strategy.
13 January 2026
Arkema Launches Rilsan® Clear Polyamide Unit in Singapore
The new unit triples global production capacity, supporting demand for sustainable materials in key markets and enhancing local supply chains.
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.
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.
13 January 2026
NEXTCHEM Secures Two Contracts in China for NX STAMI™ Technologies
NEXTCHEM will provide licenses and PDPs for a new nitric acid plant and revamp a urea plant in China, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in fertilizer production.
12 January 2026
Essar Future Energy and Gujarat Government Sign MoU for ₹5,100 Crore Bio-Fuel Project
Essar to build a bio-fuel complex in Gujarat, creating 350 jobs by 2029, focusing on decarbonizing aviation, shipping, and transport sectors.
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.
11 January 2026
QatarEnergy Hosts World's Largest LNG Event
Qatar will host LNG2026, a major event on LNG trends and innovations, featuring global experts and 300 exhibitors, from February 2-5, 2026.
9 January 2026
INEOS Electrolysers Enhance Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs in India
A new electrolyser at Chemfab Alkalis boosts operational efficiency, reliability, and reduces energy costs, supporting modernisation and sustainability goals.
9 January 2026
Yara's 2026 Strategy: Resilient Earnings and Sustainable Growth
Yara aims for $600M cash flow growth by 2030, focusing on asset optimization, low-emission ammonia, and shareholder returns, while maintaining strict capital discipline.
8 January 2026
Moeve and Galp negotiating downstream split to form IndustrialCo and RetailCo
Proposed carve-up creates an IndustrialCo for refining, chemicals and low‑carbon molecules and a RetailCo with ~3,500 Iberian service stations; deal target by mid‑2026.
8 January 2026
Heidelberg Materials Issues Third Green Bond
The €600M bond supports projects like plant modernization and carbon capture. It was 2.8x oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence.
8 January 2026
Fluor Completes BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site in South China
Fluor achieved mechanical completion with over 75 million safe work hours. The site will be BASF's third largest, focusing on sustainable production for the Chinese market.
8 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson Partners with U.S. Government to Enhance Medicine Access and Reduce Costs
Agreement with U.S. government to lower drug costs. $55B investment in U.S. manufacturing, including new facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, creating thousands of jobs.
8 January 2026
Hydrogen Pipeline Key to Energy Transition at Port of Rotterdam
The hydrogen pipeline's completion is vital for sustainable industry, linking producers and consumers, and supporting future growth in Rotterdam's port area.
8 January 2026
BASF Highlights Unique Cosmetics at Cosmet’Agora 2026
BASF introduces new formulations for sensory experiences, Aloversil™ for fuller hair, and Dehyquart® S18, a biodegradable conditioning agent, at Cosmet’Agora 2026.
8 January 2026
Equinor Awards Major Contracts to Norwegian Suppliers
Equinor's framework agreements, worth NOK 100 billion, aim to enhance operations, create jobs, and boost competitiveness in Norway's offshore and onshore facilities.
8 January 2026
Galp and Moeve to Merge Downstream Operations for European Energy and Mobility Leadership
The merger aims to enhance value, scale, and strategic positioning, focusing on mobility, refining, and green projects, pending final agreements and approvals by mid-2026.
8 January 2026
Uniper and Neoen Sign Seven-Year Agreement for Arneburg Battery in Germany
Uniper gains control over Arneburg Battery's optimization, enhancing its market presence, while Neoen handles operations. The battery is set to be operational in 2026.
7 January 2026
LanzaTech Exceeds Performance at Japan MSW-to-Ethanol Plant
The Kuji plant achieved high ethanol yields for 14 days, processing complex syngas and varied waste, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the fermentation technology.
7 January 2026
VolagHy Secures €150M Tax Credit for Kuopio eSAF Project
The project aims to industrialize eSAF production in Europe, leveraging local partnerships and resources, with plans for five facilities in the Nordics by 2040.
7 January 2026
ADNOC Finalizes Investment for SARB Deep Gas Project
The SARB Deep Gas Development will produce 200 million scfd of gas by decade's end, using AI and remote operations to enhance efficiency and safety, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency.
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