New Projects and Expansions news (page 4)

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  27 April 2026

  Evonik to supply SEPURAN® Green membranes to Malaysia’s MTC Orec

  Signed large-scale deal to supply membrane tech for biogas upgrading; supports expansion of biogas plants across Asia. Membranes enable low-energy LNG-quality biomethane; patented, customizable.
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  27 April 2026

  Brenntag Specialties to distribute Shinehigh supramolecular actives

  Exclusive global (ex-Russia) distribution for supramolecular actives in beauty & personal care across Europe, Americas, India and Vietnam; offers deeper penetration and validated efficacy
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  27 April 2026

  Evonik and Higuchi open joint lab in Yokohama

  New Yokohama lab gives local formulators hands-on access to EUDRAGIT polymers, formulation support and technical services to speed oral drug development and boost regional innovation.
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  27 April 2026

  EEW starts trial of first pre-sorting facility

  Hot commissioning of a pre-sorting plant separates plastics from mixed waste using mechanical and NIR sorting. Pilot to test scaling, boost recycling and cut emissions; markets and regulation needed.
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  27 April 2026

  Dow and RDM Group launch Multiboard CirculaRR — food-contact packaging from 100% recycled fibre and recycled PE

  Plastic-coated paper packaging made from recycled cartonboard and ISCC PLUS-certified recycled PE. Food-contact compliant, designed for mixed-paper recycling; suitable for frozen and dry pet food
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  27 April 2026

  Galp Q1 2026 Results

  Strong Q1 with €943m RCA EBITDA, Upstream €685m; net income €272m; OCF €713m; FCF €47m; net debt stable at €1.3bn; Namibia exploration & Moeve merger progressing.

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  27 April 2026

  Veolia and Amazon to Use Reclaimed Water for Data Center Cooling

  Deploy containerized treatment to convert wastewater into cooling water for a Mississippi data center by 2027, reusing >83M gal/year; AI will optimize operations and scaling.
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  27 April 2026

  China-Korea Petrochemical completes Wuhan 10,000-ton intelligent floating terminal

  Two berths (5,000t & 10,000t) with IoT monitoring, environmental controls and emergency response improve logistics, safety and emissions control for petrochemical shipments on the Yangtze.
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  26 April 2026

  Toray launches 0.005 µm ultrafiltration module to reduce biofouling

  Module enters mass production for wastewater reuse; cuts biopolymer permeate to ~1/3 vs conventional, reducing RO cleaning frequency, operational issues and reuse OPEX.
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  24 April 2026

  TotalEnergies greenlights Mirny 1 GW wind and 600 MWh BESS in Kazakhstan

  FID taken and financing secured for Kazakhstan wind+BESS project; $1.2B investment (75% external). 25‑yr PPA; ~100 TWh over 25 yrs to power ~1M people. Partners: 60/20/20; Saft supplies BESS.
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  24 April 2026

  WuXi Biologics completes Chengdu microbial site structure; key equipment delivered

  Targeting GMP by end‑2026; 95,000 m² Chengdu site with 15,000 L fermenter (110 DS batches/yr, upgradable), dual‑chamber lyophilizer, >10M vials/yr fill, automation and green design
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  24 April 2026

  Kemira Q1 2026: Revenue and Profitability Down; Performance Actions Accelerated

  Q1 revenue and margins fell due to weak demand, pricing and FX; volumes stable. Operative EBITDA down; operating cash flow improved. Outlook unchanged; cost and pricing measures accelerated.
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  24 April 2026

  Eni Q1 2026 results: raises share buyback to €2.8bn

  Q1: E&P +9% to 1.8 mln boe/d; ~1bn boe discovered; FY CFFO raised to €13.8bn; Plenitude demerger, Acea adds clients to reach 11m; Enilive FIDs two biorefineries; proforma gearing 15%
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  23 April 2026

  Evonik and Fuhua complete Leshan specialty H2O2 plant

  Leshan H2O2 plant finished; entering trial production for specialty grades serving PV, semiconductors, packaging, pharma. Full start-up expected Q2 2026; capacity 20,000 t/yr.
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  23 April 2026

  Brenntag launches BYPHAR biopharma brand

  BYPHAR offers three-tier raw materials (Explore/Enhance/Excel) with GMP/regulatory-ready documentation; co-branded suppliers and global supply, supporting development to commercial manufacturing.
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  23 April 2026

  RWE completes Camster II onshore wind farm in Scotland

  36 MW onshore wind farm in Caithness now operational, powering ~51,000 homes; local contractors employed, community funds growing, peat-reinstatement trial and access improvements implemented.
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  23 April 2026

  POLYVANTIS Debuts PLEXIGLAS in India

  Adds PMMA and polycarbonate thermoplastics to the portfolio: high-performance alternatives for roofing, façades and skylights — durable, lightweight, low‑maintenance, UV/fire‑resistant.
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  23 April 2026

  QatarEnergy ships first LNG export from Golden Pass LNG, Texas

  First US LNG export cargo loaded on a 174,000 m³ carrier; marks move toward full commercial exports. Project >$10bn, 18 Mtpa capacity; first train produced 30 Mar 2026.
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  23 April 2026

  Sinopec commissions first electric intelligent tubular heater for oil and gas fields

  120 kW electric tubular heater applies high-pressure end rapid heating, raises thermal efficiency and safety, prevents gas-well freeze, cuts CO2 by removing fuel gas, and integrates with microgrids.
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  23 April 2026

  SANPLATEC selects Mitsubishi Chemical ZELAS TPS for iP-TEC cell culture tubing

  Medical-grade thermoplastic styrenic elastomer shows superior iPS cell proliferation vs PVC, tolerates autoclave and 25 kGy gamma sterilization, and is heat-sealable for closed-loop culture.
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  22 April 2026

  INEOS: Project ONE could be Europe’s last petrochemical investment

  €4.5bn for a new Antwerp ethylene cracker cutting CO2 by two‑thirds vs EU average; no Innovation Fund support. If ETS Booster won’t back it, Europe risks losing large-scale petrochemical investment.
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  22 April 2026

  Air Liquide invests $350M+ in Louisiana to supply gases for Hyundai‑POSCO low‑carbon steel plant

  Adding an ASU at a methanol site and extending pipeline along the Mississippi to boost methanol output, enable scalable, reliable gas supply for industrial decarbonization, with service from 2028.
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  22 April 2026

  SPIE renews Johnson & Johnson maintenance contract in the Netherlands and Belgium

  3-year renewal for technical facility management at pharmaceutical sites covering maintenance, mechanical engineering, ~€500k/yr energy savings, continuity and expansion support
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  22 April 2026

  Merck and Google Cloud launch $1B agentic AI platform using Gemini Enterprise

  Multi-year collaboration embeds AI across R&D, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions to boost productivity for 75,000 staff, speed drug development and enable predictive analytics.
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  22 April 2026

  Axens CAM factory wins Net Zero label and C3IV approval

  MACARON CAM plant chosen among 150 major strategic projects; recognized as strategic for EU battery supply chains, will seek permits with public inquiry in summer 2026, FID mid‑2027, production 2030.
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  22 April 2026

  Chugai's FJ3 Fujieda API building wins ISPE 2026 Facility of the Year Honorable Mention

  Facility enables dual production of macrocyclic‑peptide and small‑molecule APIs with advanced automation, parallel lines, 0.03 µg/m3 containment and global-scale supply.
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  22 April 2026

  OMV Petrom–RNV: three wind projects (~300 MW) enter execution phase

  FID adopted; projects have permits and should begin staged production from H1 2027. Part of Oct 2024 deal; capacities: 50 MW, 100 MW, 155 MW. Separate 657 MW project awaiting FID.
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  22 April 2026

  Rompetrol Rafinare’s Vega Ploieşti starts 60%‑purity hexane production

  Unit optimizations enable higher‑purity hexane suited for oil extraction, adhesives, paints and degreasing; ~150 t/day capacity, boosts extraction yields and shortens processing time.
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  22 April 2026

  Evonik expands biotech drug-substance capacity in Slovakia

  €80M expansion adds downstream fermentation for drug‑substance manufacturing, creates ~50 jobs; follows rhamnolipids plant and boosts biotech scale‑up and sustainability.
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  22 April 2026

  RWE and Polarium to market 50 MW / 135 MWh virtual battery via multi‑asset tolling

  1,600+ behind-the-meter batteries are aggregated into a cloud-controlled virtual battery via multi-asset tolling, enabling market access and grid stability; target ~300MW/810MWh, 10k+ sites