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20 April 2026
PPG installs radiation-curing test line in Marly, France
New Marly R&D line tests IR, UV (LED, excimer, arc) and EB curing to replicate production, speed development, cut customer trials, and reduce energy use and VOCs.
20 April 2026
Asahi Kasei launches Phase I trial of AK1940 for autoimmune diseases
Peptide-based TNFR1 antagonist discovered with PeptiDream showed activity in animal models; Japan trial began Apr 19 to evaluate PK, safety and tolerability of subcutaneous doses in healthy volunteers
20 April 2026
GSK's Blenrep approved in China for 2L+ relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
Approved with bortezomib+dexamethasone for adults after ≥1 prior line; DREAMM‑7: 3x PFS (36.6 vs 13.4m) and 42% lower death risk; outpatient ADC; ocular AEs manageable.
20 April 2026
thyssenkrupp Uhde wins FEED for Brunei Fertilizer Industries ammonia export expansion
Designs cryogenic ammonia tank, jetty, pipelines and ship‑loading systems for large‑scale exports; integrates with existing complex to enable safe, reliable operations and new market access.
20 April 2026
Eni’s Geliga‑1 Giant Gas Discovery in Indonesia’s Kutei Basin — ≈5 Tcf gas, 300 MMbbl condensate
Geliga‑1 hit a high‑quality Miocene gas column; DST planned. Discovery bolsters basin scale, may enable a fast‑track third production hub by tying into nearby Gula and existing infrastructure
20 April 2026
Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent for autonomous industrial engineering
Moves industrial AI from assistance to autonomous execution—plans, codes, configures and validates systems. Pilots report 2–5× faster delivery, up to 50% efficiency gains and higher solution quality.
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17 April 2026
EMA recommends Nobivac NXT HCPChFeLV, EU’s first self‑amplifying RNA cat vaccine
Protects cats vs five pathogens (herpes, calici, panleuk, FeLV, Chlamydia). Trials show adequate immunity, reduced disease/shedding; 1–3 yr protection; well tolerated.
17 April 2026
European Commission approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA for infant RSV prevention
Single 105 mg IM, non-weight-based dose gives ~5 months' RSV protection; trials showed ~60% fewer medically attended LRIs and ~84% fewer RSV hospitalizations; safety similar to placebo
16 April 2026
Repsol to raise oil production in Venezuela
Agreed with Venezuela and PDVSA to resume Petroquiriquire operations, ensure payments and raise output 50% in 12 months and 3x in 3 years if conditions hold; OFAC GL50A permits transactions.
16 April 2026
Siemens tests Humanoid HMND 01 powered by NVIDIA physical AI
a wheeled humanoid robot was trialed in an electronics factory, autonomously moving totes, 60 moves/hour, >8h uptime, >90% pick success. Simulation-first AI cut prototype time from 18-24 to 7 months.
16 April 2026
Lilly ACHIEVE‑4 confirms Foundayo cardiovascular safety and cardiometabolic benefits
ACHIEVE-4: Foundayo non-inferior vs insulin glargine for MACE-4 (HR 0.84); improved A1C (-1.6 vs -1.0) and weight (-8.8% vs +1.7%) at 52 wks; 57% lower all-cause death; GI AEs; FDA filing planned.
15 April 2026
Röhm 2025 ESG Report
Aligns reporting with ESRS/CSRD; reports 12% total CO2 cut vs 2020; LiMA tech cuts specific CO₂ up to 42%; LCAs cover products representing 95% of revenue.
15 April 2026
Stegra secures €1.4bn to complete Boden green steel plant
Wallenberg-led consortium agreed financing to finish the plant (>60% complete). Funding covers scope increases, cost rises and buffer; it will cut CO2 ~95% using green hydrogen.
15 April 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim & Zai Lab launch DLL3‑targeting T‑cell engager + ADC trial in SCLC and NECs
Phase Ib/II testing obrixtamig (DLL3/CD3 T‑cell engager) plus zoci (zocilurtatug pelitecan, DLL3 ADC) in ES‑SCLC and other NECs to assess safety, tolerability and early clinical activity
15 April 2026
EnviTec Biogas Completes Second Gas-Upgrading Plant in Slovakia
417 Nm³/h gas-upgrading unit in Ožďany enables upgrade of 750 Nm³/h biogas to biomethane; operation continues electricity generation, plans to scale to 1,300 Nm³/h and switch to waste feedstock.
15 April 2026
GSK acquires 35Pharma for $950m
Deal closed for biotech developing HS235, an activin‑receptor therapy for pulmonary hypertension; designed to cut bleeding risk and offer metabolic benefits. PoC trials in PAH and PH‑HFpEF planned.
15 April 2026
Borouge International expands cable materials capacity in Asia, Europe and the Middle East
New and expanding facilities in Cheonan (semicon), Stenungsund (XLPE) and Ruwais (XLPE) increase cable-compound capacity to support power-grid build-out and electrification.
15 April 2026
ARLANXEO opens Innovation Center Asia in Changzhou
Upgraded R&D hub expands labs and team to support rubber compounding, polymer analysis, battery applications and a chemistry lab for the new HNBR plant, boosting local and global R&D.
14 April 2026
ERA launches to accelerate clean hydrogen for EU industrial competitiveness and energy independence
CEO-led alliance published a white paper urging governments to boost demand certainty, lower electricity costs, simplify RFNBO rules, de-risk finance and fund a hydrogen backbone to speed FIDs.
14 April 2026
Technip Energies wins two FEED contracts for SOGARA refinery in Gabon
Two FEEDs: one debottlenecking (kerosene sweetening, 4 storage tanks); the other a modular hydrocracker with jetty and SMR H2. Both meet Africa 5, cut sulfur, boost local jobs.
14 April 2026
Petrobras to invest $450M in world's largest seabed seismic monitoring project
Permanent seabed seismic sensor network in Mero (Santos Basin) will map reservoir behavior to improve recovery and monitor FPSO production. 460 km cables in place; first data Q2 2026; AI used.
14 April 2026
Iberdrola adds 42 MW Lazio PV, bringing Italy capacity to ~400 MW
Plant (commissioned <6 months) backed by long‑term PPAs joins Etruria and Fenix projects; deal pending closing and aligns with group's €58bn 2025–28 investment plan.
14 April 2026
RWE installs two substations for Nordseecluster A
Two offshore substations (~40×22 m; 1,800 & 2,500 t) were installed ~50 km north of Juist after transport from Saint‑Nazaire by heavy‑lift Gulliver. Nordseecluster A: 660 MW (2027); B: +900 MW (2029)
14 April 2026
thyssenkrupp-backed European Resilience Alliance launches to scale clean hydrogen deployment
CEO-led alliance white paper diagnoses bottlenecks—fragmented rules, high power costs, weak demand certainty—and urges bankable demand, simpler support, de-risk finance and cross-border infrastructure
14 April 2026
Evonik and Uniper commission high‑temperature heat pump in Herne
High-temperature heat pump uses 25–30°C industrial waste heat to supply ~1,000 households (up to 1.5 MW) via district heating, cutting ~1,750 t CO₂/yr; pilot with scaling potential.
14 April 2026
AGC Pharma Chemicals named Best-in-Class in four CDMO Leadership Awards 2026 categories
Selected via client evaluations and Tufts CSDD, praised for specialized staff, cultural fit, tech use and scaling support; offers cGMP CDMO services across Japan, US, EU and supports varied modalities
13 April 2026
Petrobras greenlights SEAP I FID and advances contracting of two Sergipe‑Alagoas platforms
SEAP II FID had been approved earlier. SBM Offshore to build two BOT FPSOs with combined 240,000 bbl/d and 22 MMm3/d gas. Contract signing May 2026; production ~2030/2031; investment >R$60bn.
13 April 2026
Petrobras approves restart of UFN III fertilizer plant construction in Três Lagoas
Board approved resumption of UFN III construction; ~$1B to complete, operations in 2029; ~8,000 construction jobs; capacity ~3,600 t/d urea and 2,200 t/d ammonia; strategic for domestic supply
13 April 2026
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant unveils AlgaSurge, Lysofix Liquid and LightYears at in-cosmetics 2026
Introduces a microalgae skin longevity active that boosts hydration, collagen and renewal, and reduces inflammation and spots. Emulsifier data: soothes, repairs barrier and improves hair combing.
13 April 2026
Honeywell to supply liquefaction technology for Rio Grande LNG Trains 4–5
NextDecade will use CWHE and C3MR via Bechtel to boost reliability, cut OPEX and increase LNG output from 18 to 30 MTPA; all five trains expected online by mid-2031.
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