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15 October 2025
Merck Reports Phase 3 Trial Data on Doravirine-Islatravir Regimen
Phase 3 trials show minimal weight, body composition, and lipid changes with the DOR/ISL regimen in HIV-1 patients, maintaining viral suppression without resistance.
14 October 2025
Lhyfe Launches Germany's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Site
Lhyfe's new site in Schwäbisch Gmünd produces 4 tons of renewable hydrogen daily, aiming to decarbonize transport and industry, supported by EU and state funding.
14 October 2025
BASF's Zorina Fungicide Gains EPA Approval
Zorina fungicide, combining Endura and Revysol, is approved by the EPA to combat white mold in soybeans, canola, and dry beans, enhancing yield potential.
14 October 2025
PureCycle Gains EU REACH Certification for PureFive™ Resin Sales
PureFive™ resin meets EU standards, enabling sales in Europe. Demand grows as PureCycle plans a facility in Belgium by 2028. Current production in Ohio supports diverse applications.
14 October 2025
Indorama Ventures Introduces Skin-Friendly deja™ Care PET Fibers
deja™ Care offers eco-friendly PET fibers for skin-sensitive apparel, certified against harmful chemicals, enhancing responsible fashion and reducing pollution in fabric production.
10 October 2025
Nobian Approved for Salt Extraction Extension in Zuidwending
Approval extends salt extraction in Zuidwending to 2035, ensuring supply for chemical industry and supporting transition to new sites. Research on cavern closure continues.
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9 October 2025
Arkema Introduces Luperox NeatCure for Enhanced Polymer Curing
Luperox NeatCure offers faster, safer curing for elastomers and polymers, enhancing safety and efficiency with a dust-free granular formulation.
9 October 2025
Chemetall Introduces Chromium- and Fluoride-Free Gardolene D for Copper Foils
Gardolene D enhances battery performance, offers superior corrosion protection, and meets EU sustainability standards for copper foils in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
7 October 2025
Braskem Updates Life Cycle Assessments for I'm green™ Bio-based Products
Updated LCAs show reduced carbon footprints for HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX, supporting sustainable choices in various applications. Data verified by third-party audit.
7 October 2025
Plastic Energy Unveils Low-Emission Rubber Recycling Innovation
TACFILLER, a sustainable carbon black alternative, cuts emissions by 89%, aiding the rubber industry in meeting environmental targets and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
7 October 2025
Galp Updates on Mozambique Area 4 Progress
Galp to receive $100m from Coral North FLNG FID; $400m contingent on Rovuma LNG FID. Initiates arbitration over Mozambique capital gains tax dispute.
6 October 2025
Roche Launches AI-Based Kidney Disease Algorithm with CE Mark Approval
The AI-based tool aids early CKD risk assessment, integrating with existing systems to enhance patient care and reduce healthcare costs. Available in Europe, UK; US, Middle East, Asia to follow.
3 October 2025
Chevron El Segundo Refinery Fire Extinguished
A fire at a refinery was extinguished with no injuries. An investigation is underway, and air quality is being monitored. Local, state, and federal agencies are involved.
3 October 2025
Tessenderlo Kerley Acquires Eastman's Metam Labels in North America
The acquisition expands Tessenderlo Kerley's soil fumigation portfolio, enhancing distribution and support for U.S. and Canadian growers, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
3 October 2025
Arkema's Carbon Footprint Methodology Certified by TÜV Rheinland
Arkema's carbon footprint tool, certified by TÜV Rheinland, ensures robust "cradle to gate" calculations, aiding sustainable performance and targeting 90% sales LCA coverage by 2030.
2 October 2025
Uniper Seeks Approval to Decommission Breitbrunn Gas Storage
Uniper applied to BNetzA to decommission the Breitbrunn gas storage by March 31, 2027, ensuring no impact on Germany or EU's energy security.
1 October 2025
IFF Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for Data Security
IFF's ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification enhances data security, supporting customer trust and compliance in regulated industries.
1 October 2025
LyondellBasell Expands Purell Polymers in North America
Purell healthcare polymers expand in North America, enhancing regulatory compliance, quality, and supply predictability for medical applications.
30 September 2025
Roche's New Troponin T Test Enhances Heart Attack Diagnosis Accuracy
The new test improves heart attack diagnosis speed and accuracy, aiding emergency care efficiency and patient outcomes, validated by a global study of over 13,000 participants.
29 September 2025
Novo Nordisk Resubmits Awiqli® to FDA for Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Approval
Awiqli® resubmitted to FDA for approval as first once-weekly basal insulin for type 2 diabetes, based on ONWARDS trial results.
29 September 2025
Novo Nordisk Submits BLA for Hemophilia A Treatment Mim8 to FDA
Mim8, a bispecific antibody for hemophilia A, offers flexible dosing and is under FDA review. It aims to improve clotting and reduce bleeding episodes.
29 September 2025
UPM Partners with Versowood to Enhance Wood Sourcing in Finland
UPM secures pulpwood and sawmill by-products from Versowood, selling its Korkeakoski sawmill in return. The deal awaits regulatory approval by 2025.
29 September 2025
Dow, Zermatt, Nature’s Variety: Recyclable Pet Food Pouch with Advanced Recycled Content
New pet food pouch uses recyclable, food-contact compliant recycled plastic, aligning with EU 2030 targets and consumer demand for sustainable packaging.
26 September 2025
Eni Challenges AGCM's Biofuel Cartel Allegations
Eni disputes AGCM's decision, citing misrepresentation of facts and market logic, and plans to defend its case in court, highlighting potential harm to its reputation and Italian energy investments.
25 September 2025
ARLANXEO's Baypren® CR Plant Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification
The Dormagen plant's ISCC PLUS certification supports sustainable synthetic rubber production, reducing carbon footprint and ensuring responsible sourcing and compliance.
24 September 2025
Toray Achieves UL Certification for Torelina™ A660HV PPS Resin with RTI 200°C and CTI 600V
Torelina™ A660HV meets new UL standards, enhancing applications in power semiconductors and renewable energy with high voltage and temperature resistance.
24 September 2025
Trinseo's ALTUGLAS™ R-LIFE™ VML-H CR50 Achieves UL Yellow Card Certification
ALTUGLAS™ R-LIFE™ VML-H CR50, a PMMA with 50% recycled content, meets UL standards for flammability and thermal performance, ensuring suitability for demanding applications.
24 September 2025
Worley Consulting: Tech Rollout Key to Net Zero in Aviation
Feedstock is sufficient for SAF; the challenge is accelerating technology deployment and diversifying production pathways to achieve net zero in aviation.
23 September 2025
Dow Introduces Non-Fluoropolymer Processing Aid for Film Packaging
DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA enhances film processing, reduces melt fracture, and complies with EU and US food safety regulations.
22 September 2025
ExxonMobil Expands Guyana Offshore Capacity with Seventh Project
ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project in Guyana will produce 150,000 barrels/day by 2029, boosting local jobs and investments. Total committed funds for seven projects exceed $60 billion.
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