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9 April 2026
Uniper and NGEN break ground on 50 MW (100 MWh) battery in Wilhelmshaven
The new facility will balance short-term wind/solar fluctuations, boost grid stability and renewable integration. Commissioning planned Q4 2026. Local officials attended; public updates online.
9 April 2026
Evonik showcases high-performance polymers and additives at CHINAPLAS 2026
Highlights materials for energy transition, EV battery cooling, eVTOL structures, hydrogen, smart manufacturing, 3D-printed medical implants, recycling additives and doubled PA12 capacity
9 April 2026
Worley Rosenberg awarded FEED for RjukanLH2, Nordic’s first liquid hydrogen plant
FEED (with EPC option) for 25 MW liquid hydrogen plant (10 t/day); modular design with pressurized alkaline electrolyzers and liquefaction; PPA-secured renewable power; production from 2028.
9 April 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim and BioNTech partner on ES‑SCLC immunotherapy trial
Phase Ib/II trial will test DLL3/CD3 T‑cell engager plus PD‑L1/VEGF‑A bispecific in extensive‑stage SCLC to boost durable antitumor immunity; dosing to start H2 2026
9 April 2026
BASF launches NeoHelix peptide and SkinNexus bio‑identical Collagen III
Two actives: a precision peptide reducing damaged collagen 41% and raising hyaluronic acid 65%; a recombinant bio‑identical Collagen III fragment that boosts Coll I/III/V and improves tone & wrinkles
9 April 2026
Honeywell to boost fuel output and train operators at Dangote Refinery
Deploys digital automation, real-time performance monitoring and operator simulators to raise high-octane fuel output, equipment reliability and workforce readiness at largest single-train refinery.
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9 April 2026
Galp acquires 351 MW Spanish onshore wind portfolio
17 operational wind assets (avg COD 2009) producing ~750 GWh/yr; equity value ~€320m, expected close 2Q26; raises renewables to 2 GW and wind share to ~25%
9 April 2026
thyssenkrupp Uhde to build low‑emission 324 ktpa PET plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
New PET line will use MTR continuous polycondensation to cut fuel+electric CO2 up to 30%, eliminate SSP, lower CAPEX/OPEX, train local staff; commissioning planned for 2028.
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
8 April 2026
Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement
Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
8 April 2026
BASF: 95‑t plate falling‑film evaporator arrives at Ludwigshafen
Heat pump under construction will use waste heat and renewable electricity to generate ~500,000 t/yr CO₂‑free steam (50 MW), cutting ~100,000 t CO₂/yr for formic acid production; commissioning mid‑2027.
8 April 2026
bp discovers gas offshore Egypt with fast-track potential
Denise W-1 in Temsah Concession found gas and condensate ~70 km offshore (95 m depth), <10 km from infrastructure; ~90 m gas-bearing sandstone; follows a 20-year concession renewal
8 April 2026
Brenntag signs exclusive global distribution deal with Insempra for Omega-7 biolipid
Exclusive global launch of CosVivet ActiLipid O7: precision-fermented Omega-7 biolipid for beauty - oil-soluble, hydrates sensitive skin, multifunctional and sustainable. Debuts at in-cosmetics Paris.
8 April 2026
Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot
Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana
MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
7 April 2026
Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery
First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
7 April 2026
Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID
Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
7 April 2026
Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX
First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
7 April 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact
Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
7 April 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) opens Beijing office to expand sustainable technology presence in China and Asia
Office signals strategic push into Chinese market, deepening local partnerships, leveraging an established presence since 1994 and focusing on tech innovation for energy and critical raw materials.
7 April 2026
Eni finds 2 Tcf gas and 130 Mbbl condensate offshore Egypt
Denise W in Temsah Concession: 70 km offshore, 95 m water depth, ~50 m net-pay high-quality sandstone close to infrastructure for fast-track tie‑in; concession renewed; Petrobel operator, bp 50%.
6 April 2026
GS Caltex and Veolia sign MOU to modernise Yeosu Complex utilities
Partnership will integrate utility operations, deploy AI-driven digitalisation and adopt green technologies under a Triple‑X BX/DAX/GX framework at Yeosu Complex.
6 April 2026
Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project
FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
6 April 2026
Velocys and Varhad Capital MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass‑to‑SAF
MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass-to-SAF projects using operational gasification and Fischer–Tropsch tech; hub‑and‑spoke model for distributed, cost‑competitive, low‑carbon SAF
6 April 2026
Mesabi Metallics raises $150M from Macquarie
World-scale DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, MN, set for Q3 2026 start; $2.5B project on 16,000+ acres, EXIM support, $2B+ equity invested and 800 workers onsite.
6 April 2026
James Robinson Speciality Ingredients and Mitsui Fine Chemicals partner to distribute Jarocol® hair dyes in Japan
Exclusive distribution of a hair-dye range; offers formulators colours from grey coverage to vibrant fashion shades, with technical support and local market expertise.
3 April 2026
Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update
Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
2 April 2026
Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye
Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.
2 April 2026
TotalEnergies and Masdar form $2.2bn JV for onshore renewables in Asia
Merger of onshore solar, wind and storage in nine Asian countries, combining 3 GW operational and 6 GW advanced-development (to 2030). HQ in ADGM; ~200 staff; closing subject to approvals.
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