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13 April 2026
Genmab: Rina‑S plus bevacizumab tolerable in advanced ovarian cancer
RAINFOL‑01 D2 (n=40): common TEAEs—nausea 80%, fatigue 67.5%, anemia 55%, neutropenia 45%; serious TEAEs 15%; dose reductions 27.5%; no fatal TEAEs. Phase 3 RAINFOL‑04 ongoing.
13 April 2026
Daiichi Sankyo and Merck: FDA Priority Review for Ifinatamab Deruxtecan in ES‑SCLC
BLA for ifinatamab deruxtecan accepted and granted FDA Priority Review for adult ES‑SCLC post‑platinum therapy; PDUFA Oct 10, 2026. Based on IDeate‑Lung01 Phase 2 (B7‑H3 DXd ADC).
13 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson reports positive 12‑month VARIPULSE results at EHRA 2026
12‑month post‑market study: 84.2% freedom from atrial arrhythmia (90.5% paroxysmal; 75.3% persistent); 0.8% primary adverse events; CE‑mark allows ablation beyond pulmonary veins
13 April 2026
Lilly: Jaypirca plus venetoclax‑rituximab extends PFS in previously treated CLL/SLL
Phase 3 BRUIN CLL-322 (n=639) in relapsed/refractory CLL/SLL: time-limited (2-yr) pirtobrutinib with venetoclax+rituximab showed consistent benefit across subgroups; safety similar; OS immature.
13 April 2026
Petrobras discovers hydrocarbons in deepwater pre‑salt Campos Basin well
Hydrocarbons found in pre-salt of Campos Basin (block C‑M‑477) in exploratory well 201 km off Rio de Janeiro at 2,984 m water depth; presence confirmed by logs, gas shows and fluid samples.
13 April 2026
QatarEnergy finds hydrocarbons offshore Republic of Congo
Discovery in MHNM-6 NFW well on Moho G offshore Congo: 160m hydrocarbon column in good-quality Albian reservoirs; data and samples collected for subsurface interpretation.
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13 April 2026
Roche's Elecsys NfL CE‑marked to monitor neuroinflammation in RRMS
New blood test detects neuroaxonal damage, enabling minimally invasive, more accessible monitoring of neuroinflammation, complementing MRI and supporting earlier clinical intervention
12 April 2026
GSK Mo‑Rez (B7‑H4 ADC) achieves 62% ORR in platinum‑resistant ovarian and 67% in endometrial cancer
BEHOLD-1 phase I: Mo-Rez (B7-H4 ADC) active across expression levels; manageable hematologic toxicity and nausea. 5.8 mg/kg recommended; five Phase III trials planned 2026
9 April 2026
Chevron confirms Bandit oil discovery in Gulf of America
Oil discovered at Bandit (Green Canyon Block 680), ~125 miles south of Louisiana. High-quality, full-to-base Miocene sands. Co-owners assessing appraisal and potential subsea tie‑backs.
9 April 2026
Gasunie and Fluxys sign JDA to link Dutch and Belgian hydrogen networks
Targeted by ~2030: cross-border bidirectional hydrogen connection using repurposed gas pipelines (Zandvliet node) to connect major ports/industrial clusters and enable integrated NW-European trade
9 April 2026
Uniper and NGEN break ground on 50 MW (100 MWh) battery in Wilhelmshaven
The new facility will balance short-term wind/solar fluctuations, boost grid stability and renewable integration. Commissioning planned Q4 2026. Local officials attended; public updates online.
9 April 2026
Evonik showcases high-performance polymers and additives at CHINAPLAS 2026
Highlights materials for energy transition, EV battery cooling, eVTOL structures, hydrogen, smart manufacturing, 3D-printed medical implants, recycling additives and doubled PA12 capacity
9 April 2026
Worley Rosenberg awarded FEED for RjukanLH2, Nordic’s first liquid hydrogen plant
FEED (with EPC option) for 25 MW liquid hydrogen plant (10 t/day); modular design with pressurized alkaline electrolyzers and liquefaction; PPA-secured renewable power; production from 2028.
9 April 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim and BioNTech partner on ES‑SCLC immunotherapy trial
Phase Ib/II trial will test DLL3/CD3 T‑cell engager plus PD‑L1/VEGF‑A bispecific in extensive‑stage SCLC to boost durable antitumor immunity; dosing to start H2 2026
9 April 2026
Honeywell to boost fuel output and train operators at Dangote Refinery
Deploys digital automation, real-time performance monitoring and operator simulators to raise high-octane fuel output, equipment reliability and workforce readiness at largest single-train refinery.
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
8 April 2026
Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement
Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
8 April 2026
BASF: 95‑t plate falling‑film evaporator arrives at Ludwigshafen
Heat pump under construction will use waste heat and renewable electricity to generate ~500,000 t/yr CO₂‑free steam (50 MW), cutting ~100,000 t CO₂/yr for formic acid production; commissioning mid‑2027.
8 April 2026
Nobian secures RFNBO certification for Frankfurt green hydrogen
Frankfurt site gets ISCC EU RFNBO certification: up to 6,000 t/yr green H2 from chlor‑alkali electrolysis using renewable power, with full traceability, emissions compliance and market supply
8 April 2026
Saltigo showcases custom-manufacturing technology
At Chemspec Europe (6–7 May) shows custom-manufacturing tech: hydrogenation, fluorination, flow; flavors/preservatives; panel on scaling (6 May) — 20th anniv.
8 April 2026
bp discovers gas offshore Egypt with fast-track potential
Denise W-1 in Temsah Concession found gas and condensate ~70 km offshore (95 m depth), <10 km from infrastructure; ~90 m gas-bearing sandstone; follows a 20-year concession renewal
8 April 2026
Tengizchevroil (TCO) Digital Transformation Drives Safer, Sustainable Production
Digital initiatives boost safety, reliability and efficiency via Virtual Plant, SWIFT scheduling, HoloLens, private LTE/IoT, e-permits and an ideas app; shared with partners.
8 April 2026
GSK’s Exdensur approved in China for CRSwNP
China approves Exdensur (depemokimab) as biannual add-on for adults with CRSwNP uncontrolled by systemic steroids or surgery. ANCHOR trials showed reduced polyp size and obstruction; well tolerated.
8 April 2026
Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot
Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery
First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
7 April 2026
Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID
Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
7 April 2026
Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX
First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
7 April 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact
Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
7 April 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) opens Beijing office to expand sustainable technology presence in China and Asia
Office signals strategic push into Chinese market, deepening local partnerships, leveraging an established presence since 1994 and focusing on tech innovation for energy and critical raw materials.
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