Operational Changes and Investments news

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  18 December 2025

  AkzoNobel Invests €50M in US Aerospace Coatings Expansion

  €50M investment upgrades Waukegan site, boosts capacity, automation, and warehousing, enhancing aerospace coatings production and customer responsiveness.
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  18 December 2025

  Aisti secures €20M EIB loan for sustainable acoustic tiles expansion

  EIB loan boosts production of bio-based acoustic tiles, supporting EU green goals and rural development, while enhancing R&D for improved properties and market expansion.
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  17 December 2025

  WITTMANN Expands Production in China

  WITTMANN's Kunshan plant now produces injection molding machines locally, doubling capacity and enhancing efficiency. The site will also serve as a development hub for tailored solutions.
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  17 December 2025

  Borealis Launches AI-Driven Borstar® Digital Twin Program

  The Borstar Digital Twin enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability in production through AI, real-time monitoring, and predictive insights, marking a new phase in digital operations.
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  17 December 2025

  Worley Sells Power Services to SPIE Global Services Energy

  Worley sells its Power Services in Australia to simplify operations. SPIE aims to enhance its presence in operations, maintenance, and asset integrity in the green energy sector.
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  16 December 2025

  INEOS Invests £150 Million in Grangemouth with UK Government Support

  The investment secures 500 jobs, boosts energy efficiency, and supports UK manufacturing, with government backing highlighting the site's strategic importance.

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  16 December 2025

  Shell Invests in Kaikias Waterflood Project in Gulf of America

  Shell's Kaikias waterflood project aims to boost oil recovery and extend Ursa platform's lifecycle in the Gulf of America, with first injection set for 2028.
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  15 December 2025

  BASF SE Signs New Site Agreement for Ludwigshafen

  A new five-year agreement ensures job security, investment, and sustainable transformation at Ludwigshafen, focusing on competitiveness, flexibility, and employee development.
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  15 December 2025

  Borealis Among Top Circularity Leaders in BloombergNEF Ranking

  Borealis advanced to third in BloombergNEF's 2025 ranking, boosting circular capacity and launching key initiatives in recycling and innovation.
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  15 December 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Expands Carbon Fiber Production in Japan and US

  Increasing demand in sports, aerospace, and hypercar sectors drives capacity boost for high-performance carbon fiber, doubling production by 2027.
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  15 December 2025

  Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Expands MDI Production Capacity

  MDI production in Yeosu to increase by 100,000 tons/year by 2027, driven by rising demand and sustainability goals.
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  12 December 2025

  Equinor Retains Forus as Head Office Location

  Equinor will upgrade its Forus office, reusing 80% of the structure, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving transport links, with completion by 2030.
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  11 December 2025

  Asahi Kasei Wins 2025 TSMC Performance Award

  Awarded for innovation in photosensitive dielectric for advanced packaging, Asahi Kasei emphasizes its focus on electronics and investment in semiconductor technology.
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  11 December 2025

  Johnson Matthey Opens Hydrogen Engine Facility in Gothenburg

  The new facility tests hydrogen engines for decarbonizing heavy transport, supporting cleaner mobility and regulatory needs with a £2.5m investment.
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  11 December 2025

  bp Launches Seventh Major Project of 2025

  Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion boosts production by 15,000 boe/d, delivered two months early, enhancing US offshore capacity.
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  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.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  8 December 2025

  North Sea Strategy Threatens UK Energy Security

  The UK's Energy Profits Levy and restrictive policies risk jobs, reduce energy security, and increase reliance on imports. Urgent tax reform is needed to restore investment and stabilize the sector.
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  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.
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  5 December 2025

  Air Liquide to Electrify and Expand Oxygen Facility in Shaanxi, Supporting China's Decarbonization Goals

  Air Liquide invests €25M to convert its Yulin ASU to electricity, cutting CO2 emissions by 550,000 tons annually and boosting oxygen capacity by 10%, operational by end of 2027.
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  5 December 2025

  Asahi Kasei to End HMD Production for Long-Term Profitability

  HMD production will end by April 2027, reallocating resources to key growth areas. Employee roles will be reassigned, with minimal impact on overall performance.
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  4 December 2025

  Shell and Linde Share Power at Rotterdam Port E-Hub

  An e-hub in Rotterdam allows power sharing to optimize operations and ease grid congestion, supporting energy transition and grid reliability.
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  4 December 2025

  EIB Grants ORES €450 Million to Upgrade Walloon Electrical Grid

  The EIB funds Wallonia's grid modernization to boost renewable energy integration and electrification, supporting Belgium's energy transition and climate goals.
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  4 December 2025

  Equinor Extends Norne's Lifespan with Verdande Development

  Verdande subsea field starts production, extending Norne FPSO's life. Developed swiftly, it boosts resource recovery and supports the Norwegian supplier industry with over NOK 6 billion investment.
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  3 December 2025

  UPM Halts Label Production in Nancy, France

  The Nancy site will shift to a slitting and distribution terminal. 79 employees are affected. UPM aims to boost profitability and efficiency by centralizing production.
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  3 December 2025

  Umicore: Slight Increase in Blood Lead Levels Near Hoboken Site

  Average blood lead levels near the site rose but stayed within norms. Participation in tests decreased. Umicore continues environmental efforts and encourages more children to join studies.
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  3 December 2025

  Vulcan Energy Secures €250M EIB Funding for German Lithium Project

  EIB funds a lithium project in Germany, enhancing Europe's lithium supply chain, reducing imports, and supporting sustainable energy and transport initiatives.
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  2 December 2025

  Trinseo Launches New SBR Binder for Lithium-Ion Batteries

  The new SBR Binder Platform enhances energy density, durability, and production efficiency for EV and ESS applications, supporting faster charging and long-term operation.