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16 July 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim: BI 3034701 triple GLP‑1/GIP/NPY2 agonist enters Phase II
Phase II starts for a potential first‑in‑class triple GLP‑1/GIP/NPY2 receptor agonist targeting weight, satiety and central hunger signalling; study includes dose finding and safety/efficacy evaluation.
16 July 2026
Alfen and CATL partner on 5 GWh sodium‑ion storage deployment in Europe
Joint plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across Europe to cut costs, diversify supply and reduce exposure to lithium price swings.
16 July 2026
Eastman’s Kingsport methanolysis plant hosts EPA officials
EPA leaders toured a methanolysis unit that processes >250 million lb/yr of polyester waste and reports 20–30% lower GHGs versus fossil-based plastic production.
16 July 2026
Infinium supplies eNaphtha for On's CleanCloud EVA midsole
CO₂‑derived eNaphtha used as a drop‑in feedstock to produce EVA midsoles at commercial scale; shipments began in 2024, ISCC PLUS chain‑of‑custody, and more than one million pairs produced.
16 July 2026
SABIC and Rongsheng sign PDA for Jintang New Materials project in Zhoushan
Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.
16 July 2026
EIB approves €17.4bn financing package including €800m for Cernavodă and Ukraine border upgrades
€17.4bn package backs energy projects, an €800m Cernavodă loan, securitisation expansion and upgraded Ukraine–EU crossings.
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16 July 2026
Gasunie positions the Netherlands as Europe’s CO₂ hub
Five connected CCS projects (Porthos, Aramis, CO₂next, DRC, DSC) will capture, transport and store CO₂ under the North Sea and link industry across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
16 July 2026
BASF inaugurates Düsseldorf emollients plant
Mid double-digit million-euro investment expands capacity for specialty emollients used in skin care and sun protection, serving European and global cosmetics markets.
16 July 2026
Air Liquide invests >160M USD in Arizona for ultra‑pure gases for advanced chips
Arizona plant to supply ultra-high-purity gases for advanced-chip fab expansion using on-site low-carbon hydrogen production and CO2 capture.
15 July 2026
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch pilot cars on 100% renewable gasoline
Six-month Spanish trial uses existing cars, 100% renewable gasoline and digital tracking to demonstrate drop-in fuel scalability without new vehicles or infrastructure.
15 July 2026
PureCycle, Mitsui and RM TOHCELLO to bring recycled PP to BOPP film in Japan
Aiming to introduce recycled polypropylene into BOPP flexible packaging; pilot runs successful and a commercial agreement is targeted for 2027 ahead of shipments subject to import clearance.
15 July 2026
Johnson & Johnson Q2 2026 results and raises 2026 outlook
Quarterly sales topped $25.3B; adjusted net earnings and EPS rose, free cash flow improved, and full-year revenue guidance was raised above $100B for the first time.
15 July 2026
Brenntag and Evonik REXIM: exclusive GMP amino acids distribution across most of Europe
Exclusive agreement transfers market development and distribution of GMP-grade REXIM amino acids across most of Europe to a regional distributor, effective July 1, 2026.
15 July 2026
Axens to build France’s first industrial-scale Jetanol™ SAF unit
50,000 t/y SAF plant using advanced bioethanol and Jetanol™ technology; production targeted for 2030 to boost French/European SAF supply and meet ReFuelEU targets.
15 July 2026
Anglo Asian Mining hires Worley for Xarxar and Garadag copper feasibility studies
Feasibility studies for two Azerbaijan copper deposits will assess heap‑leach and SX‑EW processing; Xarxar due mid‑2027, Garadag H1 2028; ~90,000 m drilling planned.
14 July 2026
Sonatrach launches 140,000 m3/day desalination plant construction in Ben M’Hidi, Skikda
Two-year build to supply Skikda industrial area and ADE; project managed by ADC with works executed by ENAC, both Sonatrach subsidiaries.
14 July 2026
Velocys launches AlphaCore 400 to extend microchannel FT into larger SAF projects
New higher-capacity microchannel reactor doubles capacity vs AlphaCore 200 to enable larger, lower-cost SAF and synthetic-fuel projects.
14 July 2026
PCC SE: Revenue +5–10% to nearly €1bn and EBITDA +20%+ expected in FY2026
Forecasts revenue near €1bn, EBITDA rising over 20% to a three‑digit million, and a return to EBIT profit; Q2 figures due Aug 20, 2026.
14 July 2026
Nobian and Airengy to test AirBattery compressed-air storage in a Danish salt cavern
Pilot to assess storing surplus renewable electricity as compressed air in a Danish salt cavern for long-duration grid balancing and energy security.
14 July 2026
Mitsui Chemicals to establish MC Dental Holdings America as oral-care global HQ
New US holding will become the global headquarters for the group's oral care business after the Ultradent acquisition; establishment moved up to July 2026.
14 July 2026
Topsoe and Sasol license G2L SAF technology to Allied Biofuels for Uzbekistan plant
License and engineering deal to supply G2L eSAF and bio‑SAF technology for a Khorezm plant producing about 300,000 t SAF/eSAF annually; FID 2027, commercial ops targeted 2030.
14 July 2026
Acelen Renewables and Bunge sign five-year certified soybean oil supply for SAF and HVO
Five-year supply of 300,000 t/yr certified soybean oil (total >1 Mt) for SAF and renewable diesel at a Bahia biorefinery due to start operations in 2029.
13 July 2026
Rivus Batteries raises €2 million to scale critical‑mineral‑free flow battery chemistry
€2m seed plus €2m in grants to scale an organic, critical‑mineral‑free flow battery electrolyte compatible with commercial flow battery hardware.
13 July 2026
EIB lends €450m to OMV for Bruck green hydrogen plant
140 MW electrolyser at Bruck will produce 23,000 t/yr renewable hydrogen, feed Schwechat refinery via 22 km pipeline, cutting direct CO₂ by up to 150,000 t/yr; operations due end‑2027.
13 July 2026
BASF adds three REDcert² biomass‑balanced additives for architectural coatings
Three REDcert²‑certified biomass‑balanced additives enable lower product carbon footprint for architectural coatings while retaining existing performance and formulation compatibility.
13 July 2026
OMV secures €450m EIB loan for 140 MW green hydrogen plant
Plant in Lower Austria will produce up to 23,000 t/yr of green hydrogen, start by end‑2027, supply Schwechat refinery and cut about 150,000 t CO2 annually.
13 July 2026
Takeda and Indonesia to build national plasma ecosystem for PDMPs
Fractionation license granted; $30M pilot to open plasma donation centers and assess local PDMP manufacturing, first donation center expected 2027.
13 July 2026
Lhyfe and Messer: 10-year renewable hydrogen supply deal and 30% equity in four sites
10-year offtake plus minority equity in four European renewable hydrogen sites; minimum volumes start in 2026 and ramp to several hundred tonnes per year.
10 July 2026
Air Liquide invests over $200M in POX syngas unit at Oxea Bay City, Texas
New POX unit will supply syngas and low‑carbon hydrogen from early 2029 and cut net CO2 emissions by about 64,000 tonnes per year.
10 July 2026
Nordic Ren-Gas and avanca/Alternoil sign €1bn renewable e‑methane offtake
Long-term €1bn offtake secures Tampere-produced e‑methane for heavy-duty transport via existing gas/LNG infrastructure across Europe.
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