Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news

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  24 April 2026

  Eni Q1 2026 results: raises share buyback to €2.8bn

  Q1: E&P +9% to 1.8 mln boe/d; ~1bn boe discovered; FY CFFO raised to €13.8bn; Plenitude demerger, Acea adds clients to reach 11m; Enilive FIDs two biorefineries; proforma gearing 15%
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  23 April 2026

  Chevron Lummus Global & ART‑Envi: Enclosed ECHO coke‑handling system

  Exclusive enclosed coke‑handling solution combines delayed‑coking tech with ECHO system to eliminate open pits, cut dust/odors/spillage, prevent evaporative water loss, and fit tight plots
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  23 April 2026

  Evonik launches Ancamine® 2873: ultra‑low‑emission, fast winter cure for protective and marine coatings

  ULE epoxy curing agent enables fast cure at 5°C, low viscosity for sprayable high‑solids coatings, reduces VOCs, early water resistance, long pot life and corrosion protection.
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  23 April 2026

  Mura Technology joins UK Packaging Pact

  WRAP-led 10-year Pact unites nearly 100 organisations to transform packaging across materials: optimise design, scale reuse/refill, boost recycling infrastructure and align policy
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  23 April 2026

  RWE completes Camster II onshore wind farm in Scotland

  36 MW onshore wind farm in Caithness now operational, powering ~51,000 homes; local contractors employed, community funds growing, peat-reinstatement trial and access improvements implemented.
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  23 April 2026

  Sinopec commissions first electric intelligent tubular heater for oil and gas fields

  120 kW electric tubular heater applies high-pressure end rapid heating, raises thermal efficiency and safety, prevents gas-well freeze, cuts CO2 by removing fuel gas, and integrates with microgrids.

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  22 April 2026

  INEOS: Project ONE could be Europe’s last petrochemical investment

  €4.5bn for a new Antwerp ethylene cracker cutting CO2 by two‑thirds vs EU average; no Innovation Fund support. If ETS Booster won’t back it, Europe risks losing large-scale petrochemical investment.
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  22 April 2026

  Air Liquide invests $350M+ in Louisiana to supply gases for Hyundai‑POSCO low‑carbon steel plant

  Adding an ASU at a methanol site and extending pipeline along the Mississippi to boost methanol output, enable scalable, reliable gas supply for industrial decarbonization, with service from 2028.
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  22 April 2026

  SPIE renews Johnson & Johnson maintenance contract in the Netherlands and Belgium

  3-year renewal for technical facility management at pharmaceutical sites covering maintenance, mechanical engineering, ~€500k/yr energy savings, continuity and expansion support
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  22 April 2026

  LANXESS debuts biocidal and oxidant portfolio at CHEMUK

  At CHEMUK (20–21 May, booth J152): Oxone for low‑temp detergents; disinfectant actives; CDP 'Control‑Detect‑Prevent' plant hygiene; Preventol OX; Klarix EXIT
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  22 April 2026

  Linde on Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies list

  Included on Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the sixth consecutive year after a rigorous assessment of governance, compliance, ethics culture and environmental/social impact.
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  22 April 2026

  Axens CAM factory wins Net Zero label and C3IV approval

  MACARON CAM plant chosen among 150 major strategic projects; recognized as strategic for EU battery supply chains, will seek permits with public inquiry in summer 2026, FID mid‑2027, production 2030.
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  22 April 2026

  OMV Petrom–RNV: three wind projects (~300 MW) enter execution phase

  FID adopted; projects have permits and should begin staged production from H1 2027. Part of Oct 2024 deal; capacities: 50 MW, 100 MW, 155 MW. Separate 657 MW project awaiting FID.
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  22 April 2026

  Evonik expands biotech drug-substance capacity in Slovakia

  €80M expansion adds downstream fermentation for drug‑substance manufacturing, creates ~50 jobs; follows rhamnolipids plant and boosts biotech scale‑up and sustainability.
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  22 April 2026

  INEOS expands European polymer distribution with Omya and Snetor

  New distributor deals broaden access to locally produced polyolefins, improve regional supply security and service for converters, supported by major low‑carbon production and site investments.
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  22 April 2026

  RWE and Polarium to market 50 MW / 135 MWh virtual battery via multi‑asset tolling

  1,600+ behind-the-meter batteries are aggregated into a cloud-controlled virtual battery via multi-asset tolling, enabling market access and grid stability; target ~300MW/810MWh, 10k+ sites
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  21 April 2026

  EBA annual event: Europe shifts to industrial-scale battery execution

  Panelists stressed transition from project launches to industrial ramp-up, needing coordinated policy, finance and market measures, new funding tools, and scalable tech to secure competitiveness
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  21 April 2026

  LyondellBasell at CHINAPLAS 2026: solutions and value‑chain collaboration

  Showcases polymer innovations and value‑chain collaborations for mobility, packaging, healthcare and consumer goods, highlighting recycling projects and partner co‑development.
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  21 April 2026

  Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat using NX Replast™ at Milano Design Week

  At Milano Design Week a 100% post‑consumer recycled urban transport seat is showcased, upcycled into a high‑performance, durable product designed for return to recycling.
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  21 April 2026

  GENOX debuts J and X series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

  Shows J Series pipe shredder for pipes to 2000mm dia/120mm thick with 6m hopper; X Series twin-shaft high-torque shredder for mixed/rigid waste. Offers turnkey recycling systems and global service
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  21 April 2026

  Genox debuts J- and X-series shredders at CHINAPLAS 2026

  Showcased a high-capacity pipe shredder for >2,000-mm pipes and a low-speed high-torque twin-shaft unit for mixed heavy waste; provides turnkey recycling systems worldwide.
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  21 April 2026

  Arkema at Chinaplas 2026: high-performance materials

  Showcases bio-based, recyclable high-performance polymers, additives and advanced materials for mobility, electronics, semiconductors and consumer goods; highlights Asia production expansions.
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  21 April 2026

  LANXESS at IFAT 2026: Filtration for PFAS, Phosphorus, Micropollutants and UPW

  IFAT showcase: ion‑exchange resins and adsorbents for regenerable phosphorus removal (Bayoxide E IN 20), PFAS and fluoride (MDS/TP resins), micropollutants (VP OC), and the LewaPlus design tool.
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  21 April 2026

  Croda launches Matrixyl Neolide controlled‑release skincare peptide

  Patented encapsulation enables controlled peptide release up to 15 days, visible firming (25% in 2 weeks), microneedling synergy (+31% collagen‑III), 99.8% natural, vegan and lower carbon footprint.
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  21 April 2026

  Evonik opens expanded specialty-amine plant in Nanjing

  Double-digit-million-euro expansion boosts specialty amine capacity in Nanjing, improving supply security, raw-material access and low-VOC additives for polyurethane/epoxy; plant runs on green power
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  21 April 2026

  Evonik commissions 150 kV Antwerp substation

  New 150 kV substation in Antwerp replaces 36 kV link, boosting capacity for industrial electrification and CO2 cuts; built with Elia, includes two 150t transformers and 6 ~1km cables.
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  21 April 2026

  Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery

  44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
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  21 April 2026

  LKAB advances Luleå critical‑minerals demonstration plant

  Installation underway at demo facility; building complete, commissioning autumn. Malmberget pilot tests the chain. Tech will extract phosphorus and 17 REEs from iron‑ore residues; permits ongoing.
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  21 April 2026

  Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN validate industrial-scale textile-to-textile polyester recycling

  Semi-industrial test processed tens of tons of post-consumer polyester textiles to produce BHET monomer, validating textile-to-textile chemical recycling and enabling circular polyester loops.
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  21 April 2026

  Aurubis signs multi-year low‑carbon copper supply deal with NKT

  Multi-year agreement supplies low‑carbon Wire ROD for high‑voltage cables across Europe, ensuring reliable quality, resilient supply chains and supporting energy-transition projects.