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18 June 2026
Indaver opens Rivenhall IWMF, its largest Energy‑from‑Waste plant
Facility now processing waste and exporting power; capacity 595,000 t/yr and electricity for ~125,700 homes; €680m investment and plans for 40 ha low‑carbon greenhouses.
18 June 2026
Jordan Green Ammonia secures 1,000‑ha Aqaba lease for 120,000 t/yr green ammonia project
A 1,000‑hectare site in Aqaba leased for a green ammonia plant producing 120,000 t/yr using 550 MWp solar plus storage; financial close targeted September 2027.
18 June 2026
Equinor agrees concept for Ringvei Vest subsea tie‑back to Troll B
Subsea development tying seven discoveries and one prospect to Troll B; estimated 240 million boe. Plan includes 13 wells, seabed tie‑in and DG2 decision planned end of year.
18 June 2026
ProLogium and Elysian sign MoU to evaluate next‑generation batteries for large electric aircraft
Parties will assess pack‑level energy density targets (320–420 Wh/kg) to support large battery‑electric aircraft with 750–1,000 km ranges and explore European supply‑chain localization.
18 June 2026
Braskem launches Blooming Future LR1 chemical/product tanker
Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
18 June 2026
TotalEnergies MethaneLive real-time methane monitoring centre
Real‑time methane monitoring using 13,000 sensors, AI analytics and targeted maintenance to detect and correct fugitive emissions across operated Upstream sites.
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18 June 2026
ORLEN takes 20% stake in Goliat and four Norwegian licences
Acquisition adds ~58 million boe (including ~3 BCM gas) and aims to lift output from ~4,000 to ~12,000 boe/d through development of Goliat and Goliat Ridge.
18 June 2026
Kemira and IFF move Alpha Bio manufacturing to Hanko
Alpha Bio JV shifts its planned commercial-scale biobased materials plant to Hanko; EUR 130m investment, 50/50 ownership, commercial production now targeted for 2029.
17 June 2026
Repsol signs MoU to assess Horcón area in Venezuela
MoU with Venezuelan government and PDVSA to evaluate Horcón area, study offshore gas prospects, and address payments and crude cargo scheduling.
17 June 2026
WACKER opens Karlovy Vary specialty silicones site
First production line started after two years; facility will supply customized silicones for electromobility, healthcare, appliances and energy markets.
17 June 2026
Honeywell to supply Ecofining and automation for Acelen Renewables' Bahia SAF plant
Modular Ecofining units, pumps, compressors and Experion PKS controls to accelerate SAF and renewable diesel output from waste fats, oils and greases at a greenfield Bahia site.
17 June 2026
Stora Enso increases Skutskär fluff pulp capacity and to close softwood line L3
EUR 19m upgrade to lift fluff pulp output ~10%, taking Skutskär to 440,000 t/yr; softwood fiberline L3 to stop in Q3 2026 (subject to orders).
17 June 2026
SOCAR and ICD sign MoU to explore PPP financing
Joint MoU to explore financing for public–private partnership projects in Azerbaijan and other member countries, with ICD providing tailored Sharia-compliant solutions for project companies.
17 June 2026
Evonik opens AEM application technology center in Shanghai
Facility will test and optimize DURAION® anion exchange membranes at demonstration scale, validate from single‑cell to demo systems, and support local adoption of AEM electrolysis for green hydrogen.
17 June 2026
Bilfinger awarded Phase 2 turnkey expansion at Gübretaş Söğüt Gold Mine
Turnkey installation, EI&C and commissioning of a new processing plant for the Söğüt Gold Mine; 24-month contract starting June 2026 with up to 650 workers onsite.
17 June 2026
Air Liquide wins four-year Valencia home respiratory-care contract for 90,000 patients
Valencia awards a four-year contract to provide home respiratory care for 90,000 patients using continuous telemonitoring, AI-driven adherence flags and personalised mask selection.
16 June 2026
EIB Global backs Vacsera vaccine facility in Egypt
€750,000 technical assistance will fund feasibility and market studies for a ~€50m multi-product vaccine plant to boost local and regional supply and support African manufacturing goals.
16 June 2026
Eni and Hera launch Ravenna Environmental Hub
26-hectare Ca’ Ponticelle site repurposed for circular-economy hub with waste pretreatment, soil biorecovery, 6 MWp PV and experimental vanadium flow battery.
16 June 2026
BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals win €1.5M JTF grant for Rotterdam FEED
€1.5M EU grant for FEED of a Rotterdam-area chemical recycling plant, enabling terminal co-location, heat integration and logistics optimisation to lower CO₂ and improve economics.
16 June 2026
Equinor Capital Markets Day 2026 — plan to grow energy, cash flow and returns
Doubles 2026 buy-back to USD 3bn and sets USD 2–4bn annual buy-back guidance from 2027; growth targets across production, power and trading with strong cash-flow guidance.
16 June 2026
Petrobras and Finep launch R$150 million call for national electrolyzer development
R$150 million non‑reimbursable funding to develop an industrial-scale electrolyzer and domestic stack, with at least 50% national content and networked industry partners.
16 June 2026
thyssenkrupp AG approves spin-off of tk accelis
Shareholders to receive a 49% stake proportionally; EGM set for Aug 7, 2026; Frankfurt listing targeted before year-end; parent to retain majority.
16 June 2026
Worley Comprimo and BASF to deliver integrated gas treatment and SRUs for Budour Tayseer Gas Project
Project will produce 2 MMSm³/day sweet gas, 950 m³/day condensate and 80 t/day sulphur pellets under a design-build-own-operate-maintain framework.
16 June 2026
MAIRE/NEXTCHEM buys 70% of ETEK (owner of SISEMTEK) to add metals recovery capabilities
Majority buy adds pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and electrowinning tech to recover precious and critical metals from e‑waste, batteries, PV panels and mining tailings.
16 June 2026
Westlake acquires Wilhelmshaven PVC and VCM plant
Completed acquisition of Wilhelmshaven PVC/VCM site with 380,000 t/yr PVC capacity on Germany’s North Sea coast and a deep‑water dock for raw‑material supply.
16 June 2026
Covestro launches EU-backed Bio4PURConti to scale continuous bio-based aniline production
EU project to deliver the first continuous process for bio-based aniline, aiming 1.5 m³ semi-industrial demos and a 100% plant-carbon, drop-in MDI feedstock.
16 June 2026
Phelan Green selects Johnson Matthey for eSAF plant in South Africa
Licensing secures HyCOgen and FT CANS technologies for a Saldanha Bay eSAF facility; first phase aims 35,000 t/yr for EU/UK markets, with full build to 140,000 t/yr.
16 June 2026
MOL Group signs production sharing agreement for Libya O7 offshore block
JV with Repsol and TPAO for deepwater O7 block off Libya; commitment includes 1,500 km 2D and 2,300 km² 3D seismic surveys and one exploration well.
16 June 2026
Evonik launches ISCC Plus‑certified ULTRASIL® eCO from Adapazarı site
Circular precipitated silica from ISCC Plus‑certified feedstock for tire and rubber applications; mass-balance verified and now commercially produced in EMEA.
16 June 2026
Sinopec selected for 2026 low‑carbon case
Chosen among 28 'Finding Zero‑Carbon Factories' cases for 2026; honoured for 16 consecutive years and highlighted for projects, capacity and efficiency measures.
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