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2 June 2026
VolagHy and Airbus co-finance Kuopio eSAF feasibility study
Feasibility and financial modelling launched for a Kuopio flagship plant that aims to scale electro-based sustainable aviation fuel across the Nordics by 2040.
2 June 2026
INEOS Energy signs LNG supply deal with Marubeni for Asia deliveries from 2029
DES LNG supply agreement to deliver into Asian markets, marking the firm's first Pacific Basin deliveries and expanding its diversified global LNG portfolio to meet rising regional demand.
2 June 2026
EAS Batteries launches ultra‑high‑power 22 Ah LFP cell using Asahi Kasei Acetolyte
22 Ah LFP cell using acetonitrile electrolyte achieves 2,550 W/kg continuous, 3,760 W/kg 2s pulse, ~2,400 cycles at 5C/100% DoD; samples in customer evaluation; 46xxx format planned.
2 June 2026
Dow showcases AI thermal-management materials at COMPUTEX 2026
Showcases liquid and immersion cooling fluids, coolants for cold plates and facility loops, thermal interface materials, silicone packaging and hot‑melt solutions; keynote on cooling AI data centers.
1 June 2026
Solvay and Viridis LOI for Brazil-to-La Rochelle rare-earth supply
LOI aims to deliver Brazilian rare-earth feedstock to a French separation plant by 2028, supporting magnet-grade Nd/Pr/Dy/Tb supply and industrial Dy/Tb separation by Sep 2026.
1 June 2026
Fluor‑JGC JV Wins LNTP for LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion
Limited notice to proceed issued to begin early planning and key activities for the proposed Phase 2 expansion at the LNG Canada Kitimat export facility, supporting an FID that would double 14 Mtpa.
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1 June 2026
Moderna & Merck: 5‑Year Data — Intismeran plus KEYTRUDA Reduces Recurrence in High‑Risk Resected Stage III/IV Melanoma
5-year Phase 2b follow-up: combination showed 49% RFS reduction (HR 0.51), 59% DMFS reduction (HR 0.411); OS trend (HR 0.471). Safety consistent; increased neoantigen-specific T‑cell clonotypes
1 June 2026
bp starts non-associated gas production at ACG
Commercial NAG started from West Chirag; well tests Qirmaki sands. Est. 4–6 Tcf recoverable; gas sent to Sangachal via existing infrastructure.
1 June 2026
EEW updates Green Financing Framework; ISS-Corporate issues Second Party Opinion
Publishes updated Green Financing Framework aligned with ICMA and LMA standards and the EU Taxonomy; covers energy, circular economy, carbon capture; independent SPO confirms quality
1 June 2026
Vopak and Gasunie take conditional FID to extend EemsEnergyTerminal
Conditional FID approved for extension of EemsEnergyTerminal, advancing LNG infrastructure; final FID pending permits. Customer contracts secured for LNG supply 2028–2036.
1 June 2026
Roche to present obesity‑portfolio data at ADA 2026
Phase II data show enicepatide and petrelintide yield meaningful weight loss with good safety/tolerability. Both advance toward Phase III; a Phase II combo trial starts mid‑2026
1 June 2026
CATL opens world’s largest energy-storage testbed for real-world validation
10-ha, RMB3bn Xiamen facility offers open station-level validation across five labs: 35kV/100MVA grid sim, 1kV–500kV HV tests, 20MW combustion, -50–100°C climate chambers, EMC for 40-ft containers
29 May 2026
RWE builds 24.7 MWp solar farm for KRONOS TITAN in Nordenham
24.7 MWp PV on 20 ha with >38,300 modules, producing ≈22,000 MWh/year under a long-term PPA to supply a significant share of the site's electricity demand.
29 May 2026
Velocys, Tetracore sign MOU to evaluate modular GTL in Nigeria
MOU to assess modular Fischer-Tropsch microFTL for Atakobo GTL in Ogun State - convert ~55 MMSCFD (~5,000 BPD) into diesel, Jet-A1 and naphtha to support domestic fuel supply.
29 May 2026
Petrobras to invest over R$70 billion in Sergipe
R$70B in Sergipe funds SEAP deep-water (P-81/P-87 FPSOs: 240k bpd, gas processing), 32 wells, 134 km pipeline; R$12.5B decommission 26 shallow platforms; fertilizer restarted (1.8k t/d)
29 May 2026
EU Innovation Fund Net‑Zero Call: 358 applications, €17.5bn requested (6× budget)
Applicants across 27 countries submitted large/medium/small projects, pilots and cleantech manufacturing for energy‑intensive, carbon management, renewables and storage; results Oct 2026
29 May 2026
Eni and Seri Industrial to develop LFP stationary battery supply chain
Agreement to build integrated LFP battery platform: cell/module plants, BESS assembly, recycling and cathode production. 2nd gigafactory >8 GWh by 2029; BESS line ready H1 2027. 30% stake for €55m.
28 May 2026
National Power Supply (Double A Group) orders ANDRITZ recovery boiler and evaporation plant
New bioenergy unit will process black liquor to generate steam and green electricity, recover chemicals for reuse; start-up set for Q2 2028; order in high double-digit million euros.
28 May 2026
SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant
Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
28 May 2026
TotalEnergies Files Authorization for 1.5 GW Centre Manche Energies Offshore Wind
Operator submitted Single Authorization for Normandy offshore wind farm; expects ~6 TWh/yr, >1M homes, €4.5bn investment, 2,500 construction jobs, ongoing stakeholder consultations
28 May 2026
ORLEN Group Q1 2026: solid results and lowest fuel prices in the EU
Q1 results: LIFO EBITDA PLN14.1bn, revenue PLN75.8bn, net profit PLN8.1bn; operating cash flow PLN8.5bn; record PLN9.3bn dividend; PLN5.4bn capex on energy security and low-carbon projects
28 May 2026
Johnson Matthey preliminary results year ended 31 March 2026
Strategy driving cash: free cash flow £168m (+163%); pro forma underlying operating profit +6% at constant PGM/FX. Catalyst sale £1,325m on track; Cormetech buy agreed; new PGM refinery 2027.
28 May 2026
UPM and Sappi sign definitive agreement on graphic paper JV
Definitive deal to form 50/50 graphic paper JV combining two European businesses; €600m debt + €100m RCF secured; combined EV €1,420m; ~€100m annual synergies; regulatory approvals pending
28 May 2026
Lhyfe & STRABAG partner on green hydrogen in Germany
Co-development deal to accelerate green hydrogen projects in Germany amid RED III-driven RFNBO demand, combining electrolysis production, construction, financing and transport; possible EU expansion.
27 May 2026
ANDRITZ wins hydropower expansion contracts with COPEL adding 2.1 GW
Turnkey contracts will add >2.1 GW across two plants, lift installed capacity by 34%, start construction in 2026 and bring units online in 2030.
27 May 2026
ProLogium to list on Nasdaq via merger with Translational Development Acquisition Corp.
SPAC deal values company at ~$3.8B; will scale Gen‑4 solid‑state battery production, backed by up to ~€1.4B French subsidy, and target data‑center, aerospace and robotics markets.
27 May 2026
POSCO INTERNATIONAL and ReElement to build first integrated rare‑earth magnet complex in the US
USD 200m joint investment to build a U.S. rare‑earth separation and permanent‑magnet complex with up to 6,000 t/yr capacity, targeting mass production in 2028.
27 May 2026
RWE increases Series A investment in Focused Energy by €60m
Additional €60m follows an October 2025 stake; proceeds will develop laser-fusion work at Biblis and support Germany's bid for a national laser fusion hub.
27 May 2026
Toray and PTT Global Chemical establish 100% bio-based nylon 66 production
Cassava pulp was converted to bio-muconic, then bio-adipic acid and 100% bio-based nylon 66. Pilot saccharification, fermentation, refinement and lab polymerization.
27 May 2026
Trinseo launches recyclable thermoplastic PC UD tape battery top cover
Thin-wall, flame-retardant thermoplastic composite reduces weight, improves safety and recyclability for EV battery casings; debuted at CIBF 2026 and will appear at Battery Show Europe
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