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1 September 2025
Mitsui Chemicals Restructures Organization Effective October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals will restructure to enhance R&D, establish new labs, rename divisions, and close certain units, effective October 1, 2025.
29 August 2025
EEW Opens New Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Delfzijl
The new plant processes 180,000 tons annually, saves 15 million m³ of gas, and cuts 27,000 tons of CO₂. It recovers phosphate and supports the Dutch energy transition.
28 August 2025
Dangote Group and Ethiopia to Build $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
A $2.5B urea plant in Ethiopia will produce 3M metric tons annually, boosting agriculture, reducing imports, and creating jobs. Completion is targeted within 40 months.
28 August 2025
Aurubis Launches Steam Accumulator at Lünen Recycling Site
The new system cuts 2 million m³ natural gas and 5,000 tons CO₂ annually, saving over €1 million in EBITDA. Funded by BMWE, it aligns with climate goals and boosts energy efficiency.
28 August 2025
Evonik Launches SYNEQT GmbH for Industrial Services
SYNEQT will unify Marl and Wesseling's infrastructure services, aiming for climate-neutral, flexible industrial ecosystems and attracting new customers. Operations start January 1, 2026.
28 August 2025
ScottishPower Expands Arecleoch and Kilgallioch Wind Farms
The expansion adds 22 turbines, boosting capacity to 485 MW, powering 300,000 homes. It includes peatland restoration and promises socio-economic and environmental benefits.
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Innovation and Product Development
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Operational Changes and Investments
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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
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Regulatory and Compliance Updates
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26 August 2025
ORLEN Boosts Norwegian Gas Output by 500 Million Cubic Meters
The Ormen Lange field's third phase uses subsea compressors to enhance gas production, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions, increasing recovery rates from 75% to 85%.
25 August 2025
Sasol Advances CMD Goals with Strong FY25 Financials
Achieved 75% higher free cash flow, improved EBITDA, and advanced emission reduction. Strengthened balance sheet, reduced net debt, and increased EPS by over 100%.
22 August 2025
Asahi Kasei to Double PIMEL™ Production by 2030
Doubling PIMEL™ capacity by 2030, driven by semiconductor demand, supports growth in electronics and generative AI sectors, with a ¥16 billion investment in Fuji City.
21 August 2025
Air Products Completes First Liquid Hydrogen Fill at NASA's Largest Sphere
Air Products delivered over 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Artemis missions, marking their largest hydrogen fill for NASA.
21 August 2025
Mistra-Autex Orders Needlepunch Line from ANDRITZ
The new line will boost productivity fivefold, enhance product quality, and cut costs with ANDRITZ's ProWin™ system, starting Q3 2026.
21 August 2025
Mitsui Chemicals and NS Solutions Partner to Optimize Supply Chains
The partnership aims to enhance supply chain efficiency using advanced optimization technology, improving decision-making and reducing costs, with potential savings of billions of yen.
21 August 2025
ORLEN Group Q2 2025: Strong Profit Growth
Q2 2025 saw doubled LIFO-based EBITDA, strategic investments in energy transition, and complete shift from Russian crude, enhancing regional energy security.
14 August 2025
Greenergy Extends Amsterdam Biodiesel Plant Lease
The lease extension supports biofuel production growth in Amsterdam, aligning with Dutch policies to boost biofuel use and reduce CO₂ emissions.
14 August 2025
LANXESS Responds to Market Challenges
Sales and EBITDA fell in Q2 2025. Debt reduced by 18%. Guidance lowered. Production network optimized for cost savings.
13 August 2025
NLC Praises Dangote Refinery, Urges Crude Sales in Naira
NLC supports local crude sales in naira to cut fuel costs, praises refinery's impact on prices, jobs, and compliance with global standards. Dangote plans CNG trucks to reduce logistics costs.
12 August 2025
Stanlow Terminals Invests in UK Energy Transition Infrastructure
Stanlow Terminals upgrades infrastructure for low-carbon fuels, enhancing efficiency and safety, and supports UK's net-zero goals with biofuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture initiatives.
7 August 2025
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Swedish and German assets, boosting battery production and energy independence efforts in Europe and North America.
7 August 2025
Clariant Expands Stabilizer Production and Applications
Increased production in China boosts stabilizer use in artificial turf and medical sectors, enhancing durability and color stability.
5 August 2025
MOL Group and KazMunayGas Ink Oil Trading Deal
MOL imports 85,000 tons of CPC crude to Croatia, enhancing supply security in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal builds on a strategic partnership for oil diversification and cooperation.
4 August 2025
Genox Environmental's HDPE Washing Line Gains FDA Approval
The FDA approved a washing line for food-grade recycled HDPE, confirming compliance with strict safety standards for dry food contact after recycling.
4 August 2025
Technip Energies Wins Major EPC Contract for US LNG Facility
The contract involves six liquefaction trains using a modular solution, enhancing schedule and cost efficiency. Pending final investment decision, it strengthens the company's LNG leadership.
1 August 2025
Evonik Reports Q2 Demand Decline
Q2 2025 saw a 12% EBITDA drop due to weak demand, currency effects, and divestments. Revenue fell 11%. Fewer shutdowns and new capacities expected to aid H2.
31 July 2025
Veolia to Generate Local Energy from Waste in Porto, Portugal
A 270M€ contract will enhance a waste-to-energy plant in Porto with digitalization, solar power, and carbon capture, aiming for energy efficiency and decarbonization over 15 years.
31 July 2025
OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025
Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
31 July 2025
Arkema Q2 2025 Results
Despite weak demand and economic uncertainties, EBITDA margin held at 15.2%. Sales fell 2.3%, with cost-cutting efforts doubled to €100M. EBITDA guidance adjusted to €1.3-1.4B for 2025.
31 July 2025
Clariant Q2 2025: Strong Profitability, Flat Sales
EBITDA margin rose to 17.5% despite flat sales. Savings program underway. 2025 sales growth forecast lowered to 1-3%.
30 July 2025
EEW to Close Stapelfeld Plant After 46 Years; New Facility Operational by August
The Stapelfeld plant processed 14.3M tons of waste, generating 5.2M MWh electricity. A new facility will double electricity output, ensuring energy security and climate gains.
30 July 2025
Symrise H1 2025 Financial Results
Achieved 3.1% organic sales growth, increased EBITDA margin to 21.7%, and set new cost savings target of €40m for 2025 amid challenging market conditions.
30 July 2025
Moeve and Exolum Launch New Pipeline at Port of Huelva
A new pipeline at the Port of Huelva enhances capacity and security, involving 70 km of pipes and 12 marine systems, completed with innovative engineering and collaboration.
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