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22 May 2026

MOL Olefin-1 explosion in Tiszaújváros

Explosion during unit restart left one worker dead and nine injured; fire extinguished. Investigation under way. Other complex units keep running; refining and fuel supply unaffected; event insured.
22 May 2026

Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) reduces body weight up to 13% in adults 65+

Once-daily oral orforglipron can be taken any time without food/water restrictions; showed significant 72-week weight loss across ages and diabetes status; safety consistent; GI AEs common.
22 May 2026

Merck secures CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA + Padcev in cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC

CHMP backed perioperative regimen for cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC after Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑905 showed significant EFS, OS and pCR gains; EC decision due by Q3 2026; FDA cleared Nov 2025.
22 May 2026

Novo Nordisk: CHMP recommends Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), the first oral GLP‑1, for EU approval

Oral semaglutide showed 16.6% mean weight loss (OASIS4, adherent); SELECT data added to label for CV risk reduction; no drug-drug restrictions; planned launch outside US H2 2026.
22 May 2026

Port of Rotterdam demonstrates safe ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering (MAGPIE)

Full-scale ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering demo found bunkering can be done safely in active ports if planned with robust safety, equipment and regulatory frameworks; report gives practical guidance.
21 May 2026

Rely wins Power2X EPC for 20MW Djewels green hydrogen plant in Delfzijl

Project reached FID/NTP and moves into construction. Will use John Cockerill pressurized alkaline electrolysis; first hydrogen expected mid‑2028; plant ties into local Chemical Park and Nobian.

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