Project Updates and Milestones news (page 33)

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  13 April 2026

  K+S Potash Canada awards Worley and Graham major Ramp‑Up construction scopes

  Preferred partners appointed for Compaction expansion and Cooling Pond Pumphouse to support Bethune capacity growth toward 4 Mt/y.
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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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  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.

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  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).
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  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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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
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  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
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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