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22 October 2026

argenx Q3 2026 results: VYVGART sales $1.7B; empasiprubart and FB102 advance

VYVGART sales up 54% YoY; sBLA filings and Phase‑3 readouts scheduled through Dec 2026–2027; cash $3.7B and combined R&D+SG&A guide ≈$4B for 2026.
22 October 2026

Roche: Group sales +6% (CER) YTD; Q3 +7% (CER) and +8% in CHF

Group sales +6% (CER) in first nine months; Q3 +7% (CER)/+8% CHF. Pharmaceuticals drove growth, diagnostics up despite China pricing reforms. 2026 outlook confirmed.
22 October 2026

Symrise expands chicken-ingredient production with new Berric cooking line and spray-dryer

New cooking line and spray-drying tower in Berric expand chicken ingredient capacity, increasing flexibility and supply resilience for customers across multiple regions.
22 October 2026

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical starts methanol demonstration plant using industrial gases and CO2

100 t/yr mobile demo at Mizushima converts steel by‑product gas and CO2 with H2; METI‑funded and certified by Kurashiki City; product quality matches commercial methanol.
22 October 2026

JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical launch Mizushima carbon-recycling demonstration

Demonstration converts steelmaking by-product gas into methanol and then propylene at Mizushima Complex, testing economic viability and commercialization pathways.
21 October 2026

LanzaTech‑licensed Hebei Shoulang plant earns ISCC EU RCF certification for ethanol

Ethanol produced from steel mill waste gases is certified as Recycled Carbon Fuel, meeting RED III sustainability and GHG requirements and enabling access to EU/UK regulated fuel markets.
21 October 2026

Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev approved by European Commission for perioperative treatment of resectable MIBC

EU clears first PD‑1 inhibitor plus ADC regimen for resectable muscle‑invasive bladder cancer regardless of cisplatin eligibility; phase 3 showed EFS HR 0.53 and OS HR 0.65.
21 October 2026

Genentech unveils pivotal neuroimmunology Phase III data at MSToronto2026

Phase III fenebrutinib data show reduced chronic active MS lesions and a 55% ARR cut; Ocrevus shows durable pediatric and older-adult control; Enspryng supports MOGAD attack reduction.
21 October 2026

Honeywell Technologies debuts agentic AI in TrackWise Digital for complaint automation and compliance

Agentic AI automates complaint processing and risk insights for life‑sciences manufacturers; in production five months processing thousands of complaints daily and now commercially available.
21 October 2026

Symrise presents clinical evidence for skin and digestive health at SupplySide Global 2026

New studies: Acerowell improved skin radiance at 600 mg/day; Rham271h postbiotic at 10B TFU supports immune and gut‑barrier markers; LP299V+LPGOS42 improved constipation and regularity.
21 October 2026

ORLEN-backed Atlas CO₂ storage project in Norway wins €223m EU Innovation Fund grant

EU awards €223m to support Atlas CO₂ transport and storage on the Norwegian Continental Shelf; designed for 6 Mtpa capacity (expandable) with first injection targeted for 2031.
21 October 2026

Linde expands industrial gas supply to Tata Steel at Kalinganagar

Doubled on-site ASU capacity adds oxygen, nitrogen and argon to support steel output rising from 3 to 8 million tpa; regional O2 capacity now >7,000 t/day.
21 October 2026

Sinopec's 'Four New' Strategy for Energy, Materials, Business Formats and Frontier Tracks

Pursues green transitions, technology independence, integrated retail‑energy services and early-stage investments to build diversified strategic growth poles.
21 October 2026

Sinopec strengthens the ‘two wings’ of refining and chemicals for high-end upgrading

Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
21 October 2026

LION and SCGC develop lighter, stronger Hi CLASS gallon with specialty HDPE

Specialty HDPE and a structural redesign cut package weight 12% and CO2 up to 25% while improving chemical resistance and transport durability.
21 October 2026

AkzoNobel Q3 2026: organic sales +2%, sixth consecutive quarter of margin expansion, Deco Paints SEA sale agreed

Revenue largely flat; operating income hit by Russia deconsolidation and Pakistan divestment. Net cash from operations €187m and full-year adjusted EBITDA guided to about €1.47bn.
20 October 2026

Enagás posts €204.1m net profit in first nine months of 2026

Recurring profit €195.8m; EBITDA €491.5m and on track for €620m FY; Teréga stake acquired for €573m and Saggas stake deal for €31m; €1/share dividend maintained.
20 October 2026

UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt test starch-based grease barriers for recyclable paper packaging

Plant-based starch barrier coatings are being evaluated to boost grease resistance in recyclable paper food packaging; a prototype passed initial recyclability testing.
20 October 2026

Eastman launches Esmeri SK1N10 biodegradable micropowder for skin and SPF boost

Readily biodegradable, non-nano cellulose ester micropowder that gives soft-focus blur, quick dry-down and UV-scattering SPF boost for skin care and sunscreens.
20 October 2026

Novo’s CagriSema linked to ~25% weight loss in women in REDEFINE 1 post hoc analyses

Post hoc REDEFINE 1 analyses found once‑weekly cagrilintide/semaglutide produced large weight and waist‑circumference reductions across menopausal stages; main adverse events were gastrointestinal. FDA decision expected Q4 2026.
20 October 2026

Amgen and AstraZeneca: TEZSPIRE shows histologic, symptom and endoscopic remission in EoE (CROSSING)

Phase 3 CROSSING found TEZSPIRE produced sustained histologic remission, reduced dysphagia scores and achieved endoscopic remission through week 52 in adolescents and adults with eosinophilic esophagitis.
20 October 2026

UPM, Uteco and Siegwerk launch paper-based secondary packaging solution

A paper-based secondary pack with up to 90% paper content, functional coating, heat-sealability and recyclability—applied in a single-pass flexographic process for industrial-scale production.
20 October 2026

Nextchem (MAIRE) to acquire MEAB AB and MEAB GmbH

Bolsters hydrometallurgy and solvent-extraction capabilities for recovery and purification of precious metals, rare earths and strategic materials; adds two applied research centres and specialist engineers.
20 October 2026

Petrobras backs ANP postponement of Gas Release hearing to 19 November 2026

Postponement allows a less hasty public debate and fuller assessment of short-, medium- and long-term impacts, supporting a more qualified final decision.
20 October 2026

GSK's Hibsago (bepirovirsen) approved in US for chronic hepatitis B

FDA approves a six-month antisense-oligonucleotide therapy with option for self-administration; phase III showed 19% functional cure in patients with HBsAg ≤3000 IU/ml.
20 October 2026

KBR wins four-year SA Water contract to support A$3.3 billion infrastructure programme

Four-year programme supports A$3.3bn of water projects including dam upgrades, mains replacement, pipelines, desalination and treatment-plant works.
20 October 2026

Eni and Snam's Ravenna CCS selected for EU Innovation Fund

Multimodal CO₂ storage hub in the Adriatic secures 2025 Innovation Fund support; targets 4 Mtpa by 2030 with potential to expand to 16 Mtpa.
20 October 2026

Evonik launches stiffer VESTAKEEP PEEK dental grades DC4760 and DC4780

Two new dentin- and gingiva-colored PEEK grades offer higher stiffness, polishability and CAD/CAM compatibility for long-term metal-free dental prosthetics.
20 October 2026

Eni launches start-up of Meleiha Phase 2 in Egypt’s Western Desert

Start-up begins on Phase 2 facility to process up to 100 million scf/d, adding wells, gathering systems and a dedicated export pipeline to boost domestic gas supply.
20 October 2026

LANXESS launches Rely+On Medero disinfectant for the medical sector

Powder disinfectant effective vs bacteria, spores (incl. C. difficile), viruses, yeasts, fungi and mycobacteria; potassium monopersulfate + in‑situ chlorine; Class IIa device; sachets and bulk packs.

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