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7 January 2026
LanzaTech Exceeds Performance at Japan MSW-to-Ethanol Plant
The Kuji plant achieved high ethanol yields for 14 days, processing complex syngas and varied waste, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the fermentation technology.
7 January 2026
Borouge Implements AI Operations at Ruwais for Enhanced Efficiency
AI operations at Ruwais boost efficiency by 20%, cut downtime by 20%, and reduce costs by 15%, enhancing safety and sustainability. Part of a $575M value generation program.
7 January 2026
Carbon Centric Receives ENOVA Grant for Skogn Carbon Capture Project
ENOVA grants NOK 9.51 million for a carbon capture pre-project at Skogn, covering 50% of costs, aiming for a final investment decision by 2027.
7 January 2026
BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site
The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.
7 January 2026
Merck Launches Phase 3 Trial of Calderasib with KEYTRUDA QLEX for Advanced NSCLC
Merck's KANDLELIT-007 trial tests calderasib and KEYTRUDA QLEX for KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC, focusing on progression-free survival and overall response.
7 January 2026
Technip Energies Secures Contracts for BPCL's Bina and Mumbai Refineries
Technip Energies to build polypropylene and Butene-1 units at Bina and manage construction of India's first PRFCC unit at Mumbai, enhancing BPCL's refinery and petrochemical capabilities.
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7 January 2026
Sunrise Wind Challenges Lease Suspension in Court
Sunrise Wind seeks a preliminary injunction against a lease suspension, citing legal violations and project delays, impacting energy supply and jobs.
6 January 2026
LibertyStream Produces Spec-Compliant Lithium Carbonate in Texas
Consistent lithium carbonate production validated; customer sampling underway. Plans for bulk sampling and offtake discussions aim for commercial volumes by 2027.
6 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for Nipocalimab in SLE Study
Nipocalimab shows promise in reducing SLE activity, meeting primary and secondary endpoints in Phase 2b JASMINE study, with a consistent safety profile. Phase 3 program initiated.
6 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson Seeks EMA Approval for TECVAYLI and DARZALEX Combo in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
The EMA application is based on Phase 3 data showing improved survival in relapsed multiple myeloma with TECVAYLI and DARZALEX, with similar adverse event rates to standard care.
5 January 2026
TechnipFMC Secures iEPCI™ Contract for bp's Tiber Project
TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI™ contract for bp's Tiber project, leveraging Kaskida's 20K psi technology for efficient, collaborative greenfield development in the Gulf of America.
5 January 2026
Takeda and Protagonist Submit NDA for Rusfertide in Polycythemia Vera Treatment
Rusfertide shows promise in controlling hematocrit and reducing phlebotomy in PV patients, meeting key endpoints in Phase 3 VERIFY study.
2 January 2026
Brightmark RNG Holdings Delivers First Gas at 10 Midwest Projects
Brightmark's RNG projects reduce emissions, support local economies, and highlight renewable natural gas potential through anaerobic digestion with farmers.
30 December 2025
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins Seeks EUR 2.98 Billion in Arbitration Against Hyundai Engineering
The dispute involves a contract from May 2019 for the Polimery Police Project, alleging failure to meet obligations, leading to project non-completion.
30 December 2025
MAIRE Secures €700 Million in E&C Solutions Contracts
MAIRE's subsidiaries secure €430M for additional works in Africa and the Middle East, and €270M for renewable and energy efficiency projects in the Middle East and Italy.
29 December 2025
Repsol Achieves 1,500 Stations Offering 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel in Spain and Portugal
Repsol leads in renewable fuels, with 40% of its stations offering Nexa Diesel, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90% and supporting EU climate goals.
29 December 2025
OCI Global's Beaumont Facility Begins Ammonia Production
The Beaumont facility in Texas has started ammonia production after systems testing, with handover to Woodside Energy expected in early 2026.
29 December 2025
ORLEN Boosts Production with Różańsko Gas Field Launch
Różańsko field adds 130 mcm annually, supporting energy security. Linked to Dębno facility, it aids ORLEN's 4 bcm target by 2030, with gas for power plants and crude for industry.
29 December 2025
DOMO Chemicals Germany Files for Insolvency, Restructuring Under Review
Operations continue as the insolvency administrator explores restructuring, with wages secured for three months. High energy costs and imports have impacted the business.
26 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Ends Phase 2b DUPLEX-AD Study
The DUPLEX-AD study was halted as it didn't meet efficacy criteria. JNJ-5939 was well tolerated. The company remains committed to advancing treatments for atopic dermatitis.
24 December 2025
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, Sumitomo Chemical Integrate PP and LLDPE Businesses
The integration aims to enhance competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, while focusing on sustainable, high-performance products in Japan's shrinking PO market.
23 December 2025
Ørsted Partners with Cathay for 55% Stake in Taiwan's Changhua 2 Wind Farm
Cathay acquires 55% of Changhua 2 Wind Farm. Ørsted to provide long-term O&M. Transaction valued at DKK 5 billion, closing in Q3 2026. Strengthens Ørsted's capital structure.
23 December 2025
Worley Rosenberg Wins EPC Contract for ConocoPhillips Project
EPC contract covers modifications at Ekofisk Complex. FEED completed; EPC starts Jan 2026, ends autumn 2028. Part of Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk, Tommeliten Gamma redevelopment. Regulatory approval pending.
22 December 2025
Technip Energies Secures Equipment Orders from Commonwealth LNG
Technip Energies advances Commonwealth LNG project with key equipment orders, supporting modular construction and accelerating progress towards a 2026 investment decision.
22 December 2025
Snøhvit Future Project Update by Equinor
Snøhvit Future faces delays and cost increases, now at NOK 20 billion. Onshore compression starts in 2029. Electrification cuts CO2 by 850,000 tonnes annually.
22 December 2025
Novo Nordisk: FDA Approves Wegovy® Oral Pill for Weight Management
Wegovy® pill, an oral GLP-1, shows 16.6% weight loss in trials. Launch expected in the US by January 2026. Approval based on OASIS and SELECT trials.
22 December 2025
EC Approves Johnson & Johnson's TREMFYA® for Treating Plaque Psoriasis in Children
TREMFYA® gains EC approval for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children, marking the first IL-23 inhibitor for pediatric use.
22 December 2025
ORLEN Expands in Norway with New Field Acquisitions
ORLEN's Norwegian unit acquires stakes in Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk, boosting gas production by 420 million cubic meters annually.
22 December 2025
INEOS Energy Announces Gulf of America Oil Discovery
The Nashville well confirms high-quality oil in the Gulf's deepwater. Further analysis will assess the find's size, potentially enhancing energy security and supply.
22 December 2025
Roche's Lunsumio VELO Approved by FDA for Subcutaneous Use in Follicular Lymphoma
Lunsumio VELO cuts treatment time to one minute for relapsed follicular lymphoma, offering outpatient care with a manageable safety profile.
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