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11 December 2025
Gasunie Completes European Tender for Onshore Pipeline Supply
Framework contracts worth €2.5B signed with six suppliers for hydrogen, natural gas, and CO2 pipelines, emphasizing sustainability and efficient material procurement.
11 December 2025
UPM Unveils Bio-Based, NIR-Detectable, Carbon-Negative Pigment for Packaging
UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
11 December 2025
Equinor and Partners Invest in Johan Castberg Expansion
Investing NOK 4 billion in Johan Castberg's first subsea tie-back, aiming for 46 million barrels by Q4 2028, leveraging existing infrastructure for efficient development.
10 December 2025
VTTI and Connex enter FEED for Greenstock Pretreatment Facility in Amsterdam
Project enters FEED with target 2029 start; facility to pretreat over 400,000 t/y of waste and residue feedstocks for HVO and SAF, including animal fats and used cooking oil.
10 December 2025
Vulcan Energy Leases Site for Central Lithium Plant
The plant will produce lithium hydroxide for batteries using green electricity. Construction starts Q1 2026. The site covers 77,517m2 in Höchst Industrial Park, Frankfurt.
10 December 2025
OMV Petrom Advances Romania's Energy Security
Neptun Deep progresses for 2027 gas. Anaconda-1 drilling follows. Onshore exploration continues. Production licenses extended 15 years.
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10 December 2025
Terumo BCT's Automation Enhances Platelet Supply at Appleton's CBC
Appleton's CBC uses new automation to streamline blood processing, cutting manual time by 60% and improving service to hospitals in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
10 December 2025
Synthos Named Top Investor in Lesser Poland Ranking
Synthos's investment strategy boosts growth and innovation, benefiting both the company and the region, as recognized by the "Golden Hundred of Lesser Poland" ranking.
10 December 2025
Nouryon Opens Customer Experience and Innovation Center in Brazil
The new center in Brazil will enhance customer collaboration, accelerate sustainable solutions, and expand Nouryon's global innovation network, operational by end of 2026.
10 December 2025
RWE's Muel Wind Farm Repowered with Zero Waste
Three new turbines replace 27 old ones, boosting capacity and doubling household supply. 99.82% of materials recycled, earning ZeroWaste certification. Funded by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.
10 December 2025
Worley Supports bp's Archaea Energy in RNG Expansion
Worley aids in converting landfill gas to RNG at multiple US sites, enhancing engineering support and modular design for efficient project delivery.
9 December 2025
VIDA bioenergy commissions liquid CO₂ plant in Glentham, UK
First biogenic CO₂ recovery and liquefaction unit now operational at Glentham; the site also produces 60 GWh/year of biomethane injected into the UK transmission system.
9 December 2025
Borouge and Borealis Introduce Recleo: Cost-Effective Recycled Solutions
Recleo offers a global portfolio of recycled polyolefins, enhancing sustainability and compliance with evolving regulations, while ensuring quality and reliability for diverse applications.
9 December 2025
Lilly Completes Acquisition of Adverum
Lilly's tender offer for Adverum shares expired, with 64% tendered. Acquisition completion expected Dec. 9, 2025. Legal and financial advisors involved.
9 December 2025
Lilly to Invest $6 Billion in Alabama API Facility
The new facility in Huntsville will create 3,450 jobs, focus on small molecule and peptide medicines, and enhance supply chain resilience with advanced technologies. Completion expected by 2032.
9 December 2025
Fluor Secures Contract for Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension
The project extends the mine's life to 2046, involving upgrades to systems and facilities, creating 2,900 local jobs during construction.
9 December 2025
Borealis and Borouge Introduce Recleo: Cost-Effective Recycled Polyolefins
Recleo offers a global portfolio of recycled polyolefins, enhancing sustainability and meeting regulatory targets with consistent quality and reliable supply.
9 December 2025
Plenitude Launches 150 MW Solar Plant in Spain
The Caparacena solar plant in Granada generates 320 GWh annually, boosting renewable capacity. Archaeological finds during construction enhance Andalusia's cultural heritage.
9 December 2025
Eni Discovers Major Gas Reserve in Indonesia's Kutei Basin
Konta-1 well reveals 600 Bcf gas, potential over 1 TCF. Fast-track development planned, leveraging nearby facilities. Further exploration in Kutei Basin set for 2026.
9 December 2025
Topsoe and Carbon Neutral Fuels Collaborate on e-SAF Project with SOEC Technology
Project Starling in the UK will use SOEC technology to produce 25,000 tons of e-SAF annually, aiming for an 89% emissions reduction. Construction starts in 2028, operations by 2031.
9 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Wins 2025 TSMC Award for PIMEL™ in Advanced Packaging
Award highlights innovation in Advanced Packaging materials, with focus on PIMEL™ and AI applications, as part of Asahi Kasei's strategic plan for 2025–2027.
9 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Reports Positive Cash Flow and Strategic Progress in 2024/2025
Order intake rose 15%, sales fell 6%. Adjusted EBIT up 13%. Free cash flow positive for third year. Strategic transformation and efficiency improvements underway.
8 December 2025
Air Products and Yara Partner on Low-Emission Ammonia Projects
Projects in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia aim for low-emission ammonia production, with investment decisions by 2026 and completion by 2030.
8 December 2025
Air Products and Yara Negotiate Low-Emission Ammonia Projects Partnership
Projects in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia aim for low-emission ammonia production, with investment decisions by 2026 and completion by 2030.
8 December 2025
Yara Advances US Ammonia Strategy with Air Products Partnership
Yara plans US ammonia projects to boost European competitiveness, aligning with capital policy. Final investment decision expected mid-2026.
8 December 2025
TechnipFMC Secures Flexible Pipe Contract from Ithaca Energy
TechnipFMC to design, manufacture, and install flexible risers for Captain field in the U.K. North Sea, enhancing production and supporting future development.
8 December 2025
ExxonMobil, Aramco, Samref Sign Agreement for Refinery Upgrade and Petrochemical Expansion
The agreement explores upgrading Samref refinery, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding into a petrochemical complex, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals.
8 December 2025
TechnipFMC Delivers 100th Subsea 2.0 Tree to Shell
The 100th Subsea 2.0 tree, made in Malaysia, will be used in the Gulf of America. The platform's modular design reduces lead time and enhances efficiency in subsea operations.
8 December 2025
Worley to Build UK's First Cement Carbon Capture Facility
The facility will capture 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiming for net zero cement production by 2029, supporting UK decarbonization and creating jobs in North Wales.
8 December 2025
Equinor Launches First Hybrid Power Complex
Equinor's hybrid power complex in Brazil combines 140 MW solar and 223 MW wind, enhancing energy stability and cost efficiency. Annual output: 236 GWh, powering 143,000 homes.
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