Project Updates and Milestones news

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  16 December 2025

  Avantium Updates on Government Funding Timeline

  Funding timeline delayed due to extended government procedures. Avantium remains confident in securing support after ongoing discussions.
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  16 December 2025

  UPM Ends Graphic Paper Production in Ettringen

  UPM will close its Ettringen mill by December 31, 2025, affecting 189 jobs. An after-care team and a transfer company will support impacted employees.
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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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  16 December 2025

  Statkraft and Fortescue Update Power Deal for Norway Hydrogen Project

  The agreement now extends to 2029, covering a 10-year power supply, supporting ongoing studies and approvals for the Holmaneset project.
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  15 December 2025

  Janssen's TECVAYLI® and DARZALEX FASPRO® Join FDA's Priority Voucher Program

  TECVAYLI® and DARZALEX FASPRO® show significant survival benefits in multiple myeloma, gaining FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Real-Time Oncology Review.
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  15 December 2025

  Lummus and Advanced Ionics Launch Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant

  A pilot plant for green hydrogen electrolyzer technology is underway in Pasadena, Texas, aiming to accelerate commercialization and validate real-world performance.

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  15 December 2025

  Borealis Settles Kallo PDH2 Dispute

  Borealis and IREM Group settle contract dispute, ending arbitration and allowing both parties to proceed.
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  15 December 2025

  thyssenkrupp Polysius Aids SMA Mineral in EAC Pilot Plant Pre-Engineering

  Developing a flash calcination plant in Norway, focusing on preheating and cooling systems, to enhance lime production efficiency and reduce emissions.
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  15 December 2025

  Technip Energies Wins Engineering Contract for Thailand's First CCS Project

  Technip Energies to engineer Thailand's first CCS project, enhancing Arthit field infrastructure to capture 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually, supporting national decarbonization goals.
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  12 December 2025

  Lilly's Inluriyo™ Shows Efficacy in ER+, HER2- Breast Cancer

  Inluriyo™ improves survival in ER+, HER2- breast cancer, both alone and with abemaciclib, extending time to chemotherapy and showing durable benefits across patient groups.
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  12 December 2025

  FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson's AKEEGA for BRCA2-Mutated Prostate Cancer

  FDA approves AKEEGA for BRCA2-mutated prostate cancer, reducing disease progression by 54% and delaying symptoms by 59% in clinical trials.
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  12 December 2025

  Merck's WINREVAIR™ Gains EU CHMP Support for Broader PAH Use

  EU CHMP backs expanded WINREVAIR™ use for PAH, covering WHO FC II-IV. Decision by European Commission expected Q1 2026.
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  11 December 2025

  Uniper's 50 MW Battery Storage Approved at Wilhelmshaven

  The facility will enhance grid stability and support renewable integration. A solar plant is also under construction, with commissioning set for July 2026.
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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

  EnviTec Biogas Secures Three New Gas Upgrading Contracts in Germany

  New gas upgrading projects in Bavaria, Bremen, and Saxony-Anhalt will enhance local networks with flexible, efficient EnviThan plants, addressing space constraints and future expansion needs.
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  11 December 2025

  Lilly's Retatrutide Achieves Significant Weight Loss and Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Phase 3 Trial

  Retatrutide led to 28.7% weight loss and reduced knee pain by 75.8% in 68 weeks. Seven more Phase 3 trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes to conclude in 2026.
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  11 December 2025

  Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol

  BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
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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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  11 December 2025

  Roche Secures CE Mark for Broadest Automated Mass Spectrometry IVD Menu

  Roche's automated mass spectrometry platform now offers 39 tests, enhancing lab efficiency and supporting faster, precise diagnoses, including antibiotic monitoring.
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  10 December 2025

  OMV Petrom Advances Romania's Energy Security

  Neptun Deep progresses for 2027 gas. Anaconda-1 drilling follows. Onshore exploration continues. Production licenses extended 15 years.
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  10 December 2025

  RWE's Muel Wind Farm Repowered with Zero Waste

  Three new turbines replace 27 old ones, boosting capacity and doubling household supply. 99.82% of materials recycled, earning ZeroWaste certification. Funded by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.
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  10 December 2025

  AGC Achieves First UL2809 Verification for Recycled Fluoropolymer PTFE Resin

  AGC uses recycled fluorite in PTFE resin, enhancing quality for reuse. Aims to expand recycling in fluorine products, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
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  9 December 2025

  Roche's Gazyva Approved by EU for Lupus Nephritis

  Gazyva, combined with MMF, shows superior results in treating lupus nephritis, potentially delaying end-stage kidney disease, based on phase II and III studies.
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  9 December 2025

  Fluor Secures Contract for Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension

  The project extends the mine's life to 2046, involving upgrades to systems and facilities, creating 2,900 local jobs during construction.
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  9 December 2025

  Johnson & Johnson's Phase 3 Study: TECVAYLI® and DARZALEX FASPRO® Show Promise for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

  TECVAYLI® plus DARZALEX FASPRO® reduces disease progression risk by 83% in RRMM patients, showing improved survival and quality of life over standard care.
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  9 December 2025

  Plenitude Launches 150 MW Solar Plant in Spain

  The Caparacena solar plant in Granada generates 320 GWh annually, boosting renewable capacity. Archaeological finds during construction enhance Andalusia's cultural heritage.
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  9 December 2025

  Eni Discovers Major Gas Reserve in Indonesia's Kutei Basin

  Konta-1 well reveals 600 Bcf gas, potential over 1 TCF. Fast-track development planned, leveraging nearby facilities. Further exploration in Kutei Basin set for 2026.
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  9 December 2025

  TotalEnergies Becomes Operator in Namibia's PEL 83 License with Galp Agreement

  TotalEnergies acquires 40% in PEL83, Galp gets 10% in PEL56. Exploration campaign planned. Transaction completion expected in 2026.
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  9 December 2025

  ExxonMobil Updates 2030 Plan: Boosts Earnings, Cash Flow, and Returns

  ExxonMobil projects $25B earnings and $35B cash flow growth by 2030, with no capital increase, achieving over 17% return on capital and surpassing emission-reduction targets.