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14 April 2026
RWE installs two substations for Nordseecluster A
Two offshore substations (~40×22 m; 1,800 & 2,500 t) were installed ~50 km north of Juist after transport from Saint‑Nazaire by heavy‑lift Gulliver. Nordseecluster A: 660 MW (2027); B: +900 MW (2029)
14 April 2026
thyssenkrupp-backed European Resilience Alliance launches to scale clean hydrogen deployment
CEO-led alliance white paper diagnoses bottlenecks—fragmented rules, high power costs, weak demand certainty—and urges bankable demand, simpler support, de-risk finance and cross-border infrastructure
14 April 2026
Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to speed drug discovery and delivery
Integrate advanced AI across drug discovery, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial ops to speed development, upskill staff; pilots now, full integration by end-2026; strict governance.
13 April 2026
Clariant launches Hostapon CT solid, a salt-free mild taurate surfactant
New surfactant offers 90% actives, long-lasting silky foam, strong oil stability, low-salt formulation flexibility, mildness for dry/sensitive skin, 80% RCI and ready biodegradability.
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
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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.
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
10 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson: TECNIS PureSee IOL Shows Strong Contrast Sensitivity and Extended Range of Vision
Real-world and randomized trials show excellent distance/intermediate vision, some near gain, high satisfaction, low visual disturbances and strong tolerance to residual refractive error.
9 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Wegovy injection approved for up to 48-hour controlled‑temperature delivery in the EU
EMA change reduces last‑mile cold‑chain needs, lowering packaging/transport costs, enabling discrete home and online dispensing; SmPC updated for healthcare providers; patient leaflet unchanged.
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
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
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 at Techtextil 2026 — Practical textile solutions
At Techtextil 2026: showcases include mass‑balanced & biocircular polyamides, loopamid recycling, advanced binders and resins, and stretchable, PFAS‑free microporous TPU membranes.
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
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
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
6 April 2026
Moeve: Green molecules could cut Europe’s energy dependency by half by 2040
Renewable hydrogen, advanced biofuels and biomethane could cut Europe’s imported energy share from 57% to 28% by 2040 and replace up to 50% of fossil demand by 2050.
6 April 2026
Amgen reports positive Phase 3 topline results for subcutaneous TEPEZZA in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease
Phase 3 subcutaneous TEPEZZA met primary endpoint in moderate-to-severe TED: 76.7% proptosis response vs 19.6% placebo; mean −3.17 mm reduction; safety consistent; mild injection-site AEs
6 April 2026
Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project
FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
2 April 2026
FDA approves Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron), oral GLP‑1 for anytime dosing
Oral GLP‑1 produced ~12% mean weight loss (~27 lb) at 72 weeks in Phase 3. Available via direct home delivery with low‑cost copays; carries thyroid tumor and GI side‑effect warnings.
2 April 2026
Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye
Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.
2 April 2026
Sasol's Sasolburg Operations Retains Green Drop Certification
Plant scored 96.8% (92.9% WSI), ranked 2nd; won Best Private Technical Site TSA (94%); top scores in capacity and effluent compliance; treats 27.01 kL/d and supports local sanitation projects.
2 April 2026
Perpetual Next selects Bilfinger for Methanol Moerdijk permitting
Covers EIA, environmental and nature permitting, stakeholder coordination and QA in sprint-based delivery for a large biomethanol plant - ~216,000 t/yr output.
2 April 2026
EU approves Merck's KEYTRUDA with paclitaxel ± bevacizumab for PD‑L1 (CPS≥1) platinum‑resistant recurrent ovarian cancer after 1–2 prior regimens
Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑B96 showed significant progression‑free and overall survival gains versus placebo+paclitaxel (±bevacizumab), supporting EU approval as the first PD‑1 inhibitor option.
2 April 2026
Chugai: Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) FDA-approved for weight loss
FDA approved an oral GLP-1 for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions; used with calorie restriction and increased activity to lose and maintain weight
1 April 2026
ABO Energy Advances German Wind Projects
Won tariffs for 16.4 MW; secured permits for Olpe‑Rehringhausen (21 MW), Tholey (14 MW) and St. Gangloff (35 MW); sold Nonnenholz II (6 MW); activated Ortenberg financing; 650 MW permitted.
1 April 2026
Meva Energy secures EBC certification for Kisa biochar
EBC-certified biochar from biogas by-product meets purity and climate criteria. Made from local sawmill residues via gasification; enhances soil and locks carbon long-term
31 March 2026
BASF launches Butyl and 2‑Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE with Avery Dennison
Launches butyl and 2‑ethylhexyl acrylates made using attributed Texas renewable electricity; drop‑in for coatings and adhesives, reducing manufacturing CO2; commercialization supported by partner.
31 March 2026
Kemira completes first US full-scale trial of chlorine-free KemConnect DEX
Trial with Capital Region Water shows a performic-acid, chlorine-free treatment cut bacteria rapidly at low doses, auto-degraded to biodegradable compounds and auto-adjusted dosing.
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