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23 January 2026
Avantium Updates on FDCA Plant Start-Up
Start-up delayed to mid-2026 due to titanium weld issues, adding €7M in costs. Sales to begin in the second half of 2026.
22 January 2026
BASF Coatings Launches Digital Tool for CO2 Footprint Calculation
New tool offers real-time CO2 data for 120,000 products, aiding sustainability goals with insights beyond CO2, integrating global raw material and energy data.
22 January 2026
Eni Sells 10% Stake in Baleine Project to SOCAR
The sale aligns with Eni's strategy to optimize its portfolio and follows prior MoUs with SOCAR. Baleine, a net-zero project, boosts Cote d'Ivoire's energy output. Regulatory approval pending.
22 January 2026
Air Liquide Expands Low-Carbon Electricity Sourcing with 3 TWh PPAs by 2025
The program targets carbon-heavy regions, reducing 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2027, and supports customer decarbonization.
21 January 2026
Perpetual Next USA to Build Three Biomethanol Plants in Southeast US
Three new facilities will process 1M tons of biomass annually, leveraging a blueprint for rapid scaling to meet rising biomethanol demand driven by new policies and industry initiatives.
20 January 2026
Genentech Expands Holly Springs Facility Investment to $2 Billion
The investment will boost production, create 2,000 jobs, and enhance U.S. supply chain and innovation in North Carolina's growing biopharma hub.
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20 January 2026
Ørsted Completes Wind Turbine Installation at Taiwan's Greater Changhua Offshore Farms
The 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan are now fully installed, marking a milestone in Asia-Pacific's offshore wind industry. Full operation expected by Q3 2026.
19 January 2026
Toray Opens Ultrasuede Showroom in Portugal to Enhance European Supply Chain
Alva's new showroom in Portugal will boost local supply chain efficiency, focusing on interior, fashion, and automotive sectors, with new sewing operations and a designer-curated space.
19 January 2026
Covestro Launches Heat Battery Project at Brunsbüttel Site
The Rondo Heat Battery will store renewable energy to produce steam, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting climate goals. It aims to enhance energy reliability and sustainability in industry.
19 January 2026
Nobian Begins Direct Calcium Chloride Delivery from Frankfurt
Nobian now directly supplies calcium chloride, enhancing customer support and reducing supply chain length, aligning with growing demand and sustainability goals.
19 January 2026
Rompetrol Energy's Petromidia Cogeneration Plant Now Operational
The Petromidia cogeneration plant is operational, enhancing energy infrastructure, reducing costs, and supplying electricity and steam to the refinery and National Energy System.
19 January 2026
EemsGas Secures €30M for Dutch Green Gas Project
The subsidy supports a plant converting demolition wood to green gas, aligning with energy transition goals and featuring TNO's gasification technology for scalable production.
18 January 2026
Toray Unveils High-Efficiency Membrane Module to Reduce Biopharma Manufacturing Costs
The new membrane module enhances filtration, reduces space and buffer use, and addresses impurities in gene therapy, improving biopharma production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
16 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Denies Preferential Pricing Allegations
All marketers buy at equal terms. Retail prices are set by marketers. The market is deregulated, and the refinery produces 50 million litres daily, meeting demand despite volatility.
15 January 2026
Altris and Draslovka to Scale Europe’s First Sodium‑Ion Cathode Supply Chain
Converting a Kolín line to produce up to 350 t/year of sodium‑ion cathode material (~175 MWh). €19.3M in‑kind investment; production due late Q3–early Q4 2026.
15 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Achieves 50m Litres Daily PMS Output
The refinery sustains 50m litres daily, supports economic stability, plans expansion, and exports Euro 5 fuels. Local refining reduces import reliance and stabilizes prices.
15 January 2026
Siemens' Nanjing Factory Joins WEF Global Lighthouse Network
The Nanjing site excels in cost, quality, and sustainability using AI and digital twins, cutting lead times by 78% and emissions by 28%.
15 January 2026
AGC and TRE Demonstrate Window Glass Recycling in Suwa City
Window glass waste is recycled into high-quality glass, reducing landfill use and emissions, while assessing economic feasibility for a nationwide recycling framework.
14 January 2026
Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for 70% of Coating Facilities
Arkema's ISCC PLUS certification boosts sustainable coating solutions, reducing carbon footprint by 20% and supporting global sustainability goals through strategic partnerships.
14 January 2026
Essar Energy Transition Achieves Record Sales in 2025
In 2025, domestic sales hit record highs, driven by retail and aviation growth, infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on decarbonization.
14 January 2026
ORLEN's Steady Year in Small-Scale LNG Supply
In 2025, over 245k tonnes of LNG were delivered, mainly from Świnoujście and Klaipėda, supporting areas with limited gas access and aiding energy transition.
13 January 2026
Uniper Invests in Five New Solar Projects
Uniper invests in solar projects in the UK and Poland, totaling 288 MWp, as part of its €8 billion growth strategy.
12 January 2026
NVIDIA and Lilly Launch AI Lab for Drug Discovery
The lab will invest $1B in AI to enhance drug discovery, integrating robotics and AI for continuous learning and improved medicine production.
9 January 2026
THOR completes global ISO 45001 target after Speyer accreditation
Expanded integrated management system now includes ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001. Management System and HSE teams credited; reinforces employee safety, environmental protection and product quality.
9 January 2026
INEOS Electrolysers Enhance Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs in India
A new electrolyser at Chemfab Alkalis boosts operational efficiency, reliability, and reduces energy costs, supporting modernisation and sustainability goals.
8 January 2026
Fluor Completes BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site in South China
Fluor achieved mechanical completion with over 75 million safe work hours. The site will be BASF's third largest, focusing on sustainable production for the Chinese market.
8 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson Partners with U.S. Government to Enhance Medicine Access and Reduce Costs
Agreement with U.S. government to lower drug costs. $55B investment in U.S. manufacturing, including new facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, creating thousands of jobs.
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.
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
Borouge Implements AI Operations at Ruwais for Enhanced Efficiency
AI operations at Ruwais boost efficiency by 20%, cut downtime by 20%, and reduce costs by 15%, enhancing safety and sustainability. Part of a $575M value generation program.
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