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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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7 January 2026
Grupa Azoty Secures Multi-Year Fertiliser Deal in Scandinavia
The contract enhances export strategy, ensuring stable fertiliser supply to Scandinavia, meeting high standards and boosting sales in a key market.
7 January 2026
Corteva and bp Form Etlas Biofuel Feedstock Venture
Etlas will produce biofuel feedstocks from crops, aiming for 1M tonnes annually by mid-2030s, supporting SAF and RD demand growth without extra land use.
7 January 2026
Iberdrola Solar Plant Powers Salzgitter's Green Steel Production
A 65 MWp solar plant in Saxony-Anhalt supplies renewable energy for green steel, cutting CO₂ emissions by 23,000 tonnes annually under a 15-year PPA.
7 January 2026
Technip Energies Secures Contracts for BPCL's Bina and Mumbai Refineries
Technip Energies to build polypropylene and Butene-1 units at Bina and manage construction of India's first PRFCC unit at Mumbai, enhancing BPCL's refinery and petrochemical capabilities.
6 January 2026
Syensqo and Axens Unveil Argylium for Solid-State Battery Advancement in Europe
Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.
5 January 2026
Holcim Acquires Alkern to Boost Building Solutions
Alkern's precast concrete enhances Holcim's portfolio, aiming for 50% net sales in Building Solutions by 2030. Expected synergies: EUR 11M in year three, EPS accretive in year one.
5 January 2026
OMV Secures EUR 123 Million for Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Project
Austria backs a 140 MW green hydrogen plant, operational by 2027, to cut 150,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, aiding the Schwechat refinery's decarbonization.
5 January 2026
TechnipFMC Secures iEPCI™ Contract for bp's Tiber Project
TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI™ contract for bp's Tiber project, leveraging Kaskida's 20K psi technology for efficient, collaborative greenfield development in the Gulf of America.
5 January 2026
Eni Launches Eni Industrial Evolution for Industrial Transformation
The new company manages refineries and logistics, focusing on industrial transformation and sustainability, optimizing processes for a decarbonized energy future.
1 January 2026
HSH Chemie Acquires Hamburg Fructose and No Sugar Sugar
The acquisition expands HSH Chemie's food ingredients portfolio and introduces a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, enhancing market reach and sugar alternatives expertise.
30 December 2025
MAIRE Secures €700 Million in E&C Solutions Contracts
MAIRE's subsidiaries secure €430M for additional works in Africa and the Middle East, and €270M for renewable and energy efficiency projects in the Middle East and Italy.
29 December 2025
ORLEN Boosts Production with Różańsko Gas Field Launch
Różańsko field adds 130 mcm annually, supporting energy security. Linked to Dębno facility, it aids ORLEN's 4 bcm target by 2030, with gas for power plants and crude for industry.
28 December 2025
LOTTE Chemical Restructures for High-Value Specialty Focus
Shifting from commodity petrochemicals, the company invests in specialty materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor solutions, while enhancing financial stability through strategic divestments.
23 December 2025
Grupa Azoty Secures Potash Agreement
Grupa Azoty signed a potash supply deal with Nutrien, ensuring stable quality and supply for NPK fertilizers until 2027.
23 December 2025
Gasunie and Thyssengas Sign First Netherlands-Germany Hydrogen Transport Agreement
New agreements establish key technical and organizational aspects for safe, reliable cross-border hydrogen transport between the Netherlands and Germany.
22 December 2025
OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia Begin 550 MW Solar Park Construction
The solar parks will power 410,000 homes by 2026, with a EUR 400M investment. 70% is funded by the Modernisation Fund. 200 mining technicians retrained for renewable energy roles.
22 December 2025
Technip Energies Secures Equipment Orders from Commonwealth LNG
Technip Energies advances Commonwealth LNG project with key equipment orders, supporting modular construction and accelerating progress towards a 2026 investment decision.
22 December 2025
FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Oral Wegovy for Adult Weight Loss
FDA approves Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 for weight loss, showing ~17% loss in trials. Available January at $149/month, it also reduces cardiovascular risks in adults with obesity.
22 December 2025
Perpetual Next Completes €35M Bond Redemption Early
The company redeems bonds as part of a debt reduction plan, preparing for 2026 growth capital. It is also expanding biomethanol production across Europe and the U.S.
22 December 2025
ORLEN Expands in Norway with New Field Acquisitions
ORLEN's Norwegian unit acquires stakes in Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk, boosting gas production by 420 million cubic meters annually.
22 December 2025
INEOS Energy Announces Gulf of America Oil Discovery
The Nashville well confirms high-quality oil in the Gulf's deepwater. Further analysis will assess the find's size, potentially enhancing energy security and supply.
22 December 2025
Topsoe and Partners Launch Dynamic Green Ammonia Plant in Denmark
The world's first dynamic green ammonia plant in Denmark produces 5,000 tons annually, reducing CO2 by 9,600 tons, using renewable power without hydrogen storage.
22 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Pharma Relocates R&D Hub to Shonan iPark
The move aims to boost R&D capabilities, enhance open innovation, and attract talent by leveraging Shonan iPark's life-science ecosystem and advanced facilities.
19 December 2025
Genentech and U.S. Government Reach Drug Cost Agreement
Agreement lowers Medicaid drug costs, promotes innovation rewards, expands patient access, and exempts tariffs, supporting U.S. manufacturing and job growth.
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