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30 October 2025
Covestro Q3 2025: Results Meet Expectations, Effective Cost-Cutting
Despite challenges, cost-cutting and strategic investments drive progress. Full-year forecast narrowed; focus on sustainable growth and innovation continues.
29 October 2025
Lilly Invests $1.2 Billion in Puerto Rico for U.S. Oral Medicine Manufacturing Expansion
The investment will create 100 manufacturing and 1,000 construction jobs, enhancing production of oral solid medicines with advanced technologies. Construction starts in 2026, production by 2028.
29 October 2025
RWE Builds Germany's Largest Battery Storage in Bavaria
A 400 MW, 700 MWh battery storage facility is being built in Gundremmingen, Bavaria, using the decommissioned nuclear plant's grid. Completion is set for 2028, with a €230 million investment.
29 October 2025
SynPet Technologies Invests €300M in Plastic Recycling Facility at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The facility will recycle 250,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually into circular naphtha, using SynPet's energy-efficient Thermal Conversion Process. Operational by 2028.
29 October 2025
UPM Q3 2025: Resilient Performance Amid Weak Markets
Sales and EBIT declined. Strategic reviews and partnerships initiated. Plywood and paper production adjustments. Biorefinery progress. Sustainability recognized. Uncertainty persists.
29 October 2025
Equinor Q3 2025 Financial Results
Adjusted operating income at $6.21B. Production up 7%. Strong cash flow, cost focus, and strategic developments. Dividend set at $0.37/share.
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29 October 2025
OMV Boosts Q3 2025 Clean CCS Operating Result by 20% to EUR 1.3 Billion
Fuels and Chemicals drive growth; Energy segment declines. Cash flow up 7%, leverage at 16%. Progress on Borouge Group and Neptun Deep project.
29 October 2025
Neste Q3 2025 Interim Report
Improved Q3 results driven by performance actions and market recovery. Renewable and oil product sales rose, but cash flow was negative. Strategic growth in Rotterdam continues.
29 October 2025
Ørsted and Worley Sign Long-Term EPCM Agreement
The eight-year deal supports power generation and CCS in Denmark, enhancing energy infrastructure and decarbonization efforts with a focus on safety and sustainability.
28 October 2025
Port of Rotterdam Throughput Declines 2.6% in Q3 2025
Throughput fell due to lower iron ore and mineral oil volumes. Container and renewable fuel throughput rose, highlighting the port's resilience amid European industry challenges.
28 October 2025
Evonik Enhances Antwerp Logistics for MetAMINO®
New filling and storage upgrades boost packaging flexibility, safety, and supply security for MetAMINO®, meeting rising demand for larger units and reducing CO2 footprint of 25kg bags.
28 October 2025
Air Liquide Q3 2025: Sales Growth and Strategic Successes
Revenue rose 1.9% on a comparable basis. Healthcare and Industrial Merchant drove growth. Investment momentum strong with major projects. DIG Airgas acquisition in South Korea planned.
28 October 2025
Symrise Q3 2025 Sales Report
Symrise reports 1.4% organic growth in Q3 2025. Adjusts annual growth outlook to 2.3%-3.3% due to market challenges. Continues ONE SYM Transformation and cost-saving initiatives.
27 October 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Advances Storage Capacity Investment
Rompetrol Rafinare upgrades tank farms, boosting storage by 20% and enhancing safety and efficiency at Petromidia refinery.
27 October 2025
Tengizchevroil Boosts Kazakhstani Content Development
TCO's program enhances local manufacturing, supplier qualification, and tendering, aiming to increase Kazakhstani content in goods and services, with a focus on long-term contracts and local growth.
27 October 2025
Sasol and Air Liquide Inaugurate Damlaagte PV for Industrial Decarbonisation
The 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar plant supports decarbonisation goals, generating 270 million kWh annually and creating nearly 2,000 jobs, with a focus on local procurement and skills development.
27 October 2025
RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant in Voerde
A new 850 MW hydrogen-compatible plant in Voerde aims to support Germany's energy transition, with construction starting post-tender approval and operation by 2030.
27 October 2025
Galp Q3 2025 Financial Results
Strong Q3 performance with robust cash flow, reduced net debt, and strategic progress in Brazil and Namibia. Upstream, Industrial, and Commercial segments showed solid results.
27 October 2025
Tengizchevroil Boosts Kazakhstani Content Development
TCO enhances local manufacturing, supplier qualification, and tendering to boost Kazakhstani content, achieving 9% KC in goods and supporting local entrepreneurs with microfinance.
27 October 2025
Worley to Provide EPCm Services for Rio Tinto's BS1 Iron Ore Project
Worley will construct a primary crusher, conveyor, infrastructure, and camp for the BS1 project, extending Brockman's life and processing 34 Mtpa of iron ore by 2027.
24 October 2025
Braskem approves R$4.2bn expansion adding 220,000 t/yr ethylene and PE in Rio
R$4.2bn to add 220,000 t/yr ethylene and matching PE at Rio complex. Basic engineering (R$233m) approved. Target end‑2028. Needs extra financing; long‑term ethane supply with Petrobras.
24 October 2025
Eni Q3 and Nine-Month 2025 Results
Strong Q3 performance with increased cash generation, share buyback, and production growth. Strategic projects in LNG, biorefining, and CCUS advance, maintaining low leverage and stable dividends.
23 October 2025
Arkema Advances Decarbonization at Lacq/Mourenx Site
Arkema's TREFLe Project cuts SO2 emissions by 40% and GHG by 10%, producing sulfuric acid for reuse and reducing water use, with €40M investment partly funded by France 2030 plan.
23 October 2025
Dow Q3 2025 Financial Results
Net sales down 8% YoY. Volume stable. GAAP net income $124M. Cash flow improved. Cost reductions ongoing. Packaging & Specialty Plastics and Industrial Intermediates face pricing pressures.
23 October 2025
NEXTCHEM Secures Engineering Contract with newcleo for Modular Nuclear Plant Design
NEXT-N to design a nuclear plant's conventional island, leveraging MAIRE's expertise, aiming for carbon-neutral chemistry with hydrogen and ammonia integration.
23 October 2025
Asahi Kasei Expands Electrolysis Component Production for Clean Hydrogen
New facilities at Kawasaki Works will boost production of electrolysis components, supporting clean hydrogen and chlor-alkali markets, backed by Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Program.
22 October 2025
Fibrant to cease caprolactam production at Chemelot,The Netherlands highlighting deepening crisis in European base chemicals
Three of seven units shut; ~100 direct jobs lost while non-core product lines and ~164 staff remain. Loss risks supplier contracts (hydrogen off-take) and prompts calls for EU energy/policy action.
21 October 2025
Paques Biomaterials to establish PHA pilot from dairy by‑products at GETEC Park Emmen
In partnership with Looop, pilot will convert dairy by‑products (third validated sidestream after sewage sludge and paper process water) into PHA biomass and polymers, aiming for Q1 2026.
20 October 2025
Merck Begins $3B Pharmaceutical Facility Construction in Virginia
Merck invests $70B in U.S. manufacturing and R&D, creating 500+ full-time and 8,000 construction jobs in Virginia, enhancing biopharmaceutical innovation and domestic production.
20 October 2025
Elkem Reduces Ferrosilicon Output in Norway and Iceland
Production cut due to weak European market and EU import investigation. Temporary layoffs possible. Aims to lower inventory and stabilize market.
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