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23 July 2026
EnviTec installs EnviThan upgrader and expands Timphaus biogas plant in Lohne
Farm to add 561 Nm³/h biomethane upgrader with first feed-in expected in October; plant expansion permits more manure and slurry input and flexible electricity generation.
23 July 2026
UPM H1 2026: Q2 EBIT up 71%; plywood demerger approved and graphic paper JV agreed
Q2 comparable EBIT rose 71% to €212m; portfolio moves include a graphic paper joint venture and approved demerger of the plywood unit.
22 July 2026
Timphaus farm adds EnviTec EnviThan biomethane upgrader in Lohne
Family farm expands biogas plant to produce biomethane; construction began in January with grid injection planned for October.
22 July 2026
Moeve and ArcelorMittal sign Spain’s largest CAE deal for 2.1 TWh/year
Secures 2.1 TWh/year energy savings, enabling a new electric arc furnace in Gijón and up to 1 million tCO2e emissions reduction; savings equal >5% of Asturias’ final energy use.
22 July 2026
Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF launch tyre-to-tyre circular supply chain
Converts end-of-life and scrap tyres into recovered carbon black, tyre pyrolysis oil and ISCC PLUS‑certified synthetic rubber for reuse in tyre production.
22 July 2026
Petrogas selects Worley for Abeona CCS pre‑FEED
Pre‑FEED will refine concept and cost estimates for a Dutch North Sea CCS network, potentially reusing a Port of Amsterdam pipeline to inject CO2 into depleted offshore reservoirs.
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22 July 2026
Eni and KazMunayGas: first electricity from 120 MW gas unit at Mangystau hybrid plant
First industrial electricity from the 120 MW gas unit at the 247 MW Mangystau hybrid plant; integrates solar, gas and planned wind to decarbonize regional supply.
22 July 2026
Saipem wins $260m offshore drilling contract for Côte d’Ivoire
Drillship Santorini set for long-term development drilling with firm commitment, optional extensions and possible work in neighbouring countries; operations start early 2027.
21 July 2026
Teijin creates thermosetting CFRP with heat-activated self-heal and chemical recyclability
Thermosetting long-carbon-fiber CFRP that is heat-repairable and chemically recyclable while retaining mechanical parity with conventional CFRPs.
21 July 2026
SABIC and CEER sign MoU to explore materials collaboration for Saudi EVs
MoU to assess advanced materials for EV applications, co-develop material and processing solutions, share sustainability know‑how and support a local supply chain for the Saudi EV sector.
21 July 2026
SPIE modernizes electrical infrastructure at Uniper's Staudinger power plant
Modernization 2024–2028 replaces ≈52 km of LV distribution cables and all low/medium‑voltage cabling; 180 t of copper removed; plant to remain in service until 2031.
21 July 2026
PTT Global Chemical wins BRIPC Best Practice Case in IP 2025 for muconic acid patent
Patent for improved muconic acid commercialized; collaboration with Toray advanced bio-based adipic acid and pre-commercial Bio‑Nylon 6,6, supporting circular economy.
21 July 2026
Evonik and Celtic Renewables partner to make ECOHANCE Soft BOL from bio-butanol
Waste-derived bio-butanol is being used to produce a low-carbon cosmetic emollient; firms say switching to bio-based ingredients can cut product emissions by up to 60% and more uses are being explored.
21 July 2026
TotalEnergies: FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap development
Final investment decision taken to develop the gas cap above Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore reservoirs, targeting >600 million cubic feet/day by 2030 and up to 1.5 billion in future.
21 July 2026
VIDA bioenergy starts biomethane injection at Wormslade
Plant moves to commercial operations, supplying renewable biomethane to the UK gas grid and ramping to full capacity by October 2026.
21 July 2026
ADNOC $6.2bn FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap
Final investment decision will unlock over 600 million scfd, include three EPC contracts and a 14‑well drilling program, and target production by 2030.
20 July 2026
Moeve Chemicals completes global verification for Low Carbon production
All production plants verified to supply Low Carbon products, enabling global customers to access verified, traceable lower‑carbon LAB and phenol alternatives.
20 July 2026
Carbon Neutral Fuels' Project Starling enters pre‑planning at Workington
Project moves into formal pre‑planning; planned output raised to ~31,000 tpa SAF, 100–150 skilled jobs expected, building on prior £6m government backing.
20 July 2026
Cimpor reactivates Sines grinding plant for GGBFS production
Sines grinding plant restarted to produce ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS); capacity >400,000 t/yr, 2,500 t ready for dispatch; near Port of Sines; supports decarbonisation and local jobs.
20 July 2026
SONATRACH and VNG sign natural gas supply contract for Germany from Jan 2027
Expands gas deliveries to the German market from 1 Jan 2027; tied to joint hydrogen projects and a cooperation MoU covering green hydrogen and methane reduction.
20 July 2026
Coolbrook and ABB advance RotoDynamic Heater to industrial delivery for Adani Cement
Industrial-scale RotoDynamic Heater installation at Boyareddypalli cement plant; electrical equipment, drives and DCS supplied by partner; expected ~60,000 tCO2 reduction annually.
17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Siemens Energy sign MoU on maintenance, green hydrogen and compression
MoU to co-develop maintenance and repair solutions, training, digitalisation and predictive maintenance, and to support local green steel and green ammonia value chains.
17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Bosch sign MoU to explore green hydrogen in Algeria
MoU to explore green-hydrogen projects in Algeria, including electrolyser manufacture, hydrogen production and technical knowledge exchange.
17 July 2026
European Commission Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
Sets a 46% electrification target by 2040, reforms the EU ETS to drive investment and stability, and mobilises funding and regulatory measures to lower electricity costs and speed grid rollout.
17 July 2026
Honeywell Technologies completes acquisition of Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies
£1.325bn cash deal expands catalyst portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels; integrates catalyst expertise with automation and digital offerings for end-to-end solutions.
17 July 2026
Gasunie H1 2026: advancing hydrogen, CO₂, heat and LNG infrastructure
Opened a 32‑km Rotterdam hydrogen pipeline, progressed CO₂ and heat projects, boosted LNG capacity, and saw shifting gas flows with higher power‑sector demand.
17 July 2026
Uniper to invest €5 billion in European energy system transformation
Focus on flexible generation, hydrogen-ready plants, renewables and gas diversification; projects include ~1.7 GW of tendered plants, data‑centre site development and gas portfolio expansion.
16 July 2026
GS Caltex completes 2026 first-half turnaround at Yeosu Complex using digital and AI
Nine-unit, ~60-day maintenance used digital and AI tools to speed inspections, clean heater tubes, monitor safety and reinforce safety leadership across operations.
16 July 2026
Alfen and CATL partner on 5 GWh sodium‑ion storage deployment in Europe
Joint plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across Europe to cut costs, diversify supply and reduce exposure to lithium price swings.
16 July 2026
Eastman’s Kingsport methanolysis plant hosts EPA officials
EPA leaders toured a methanolysis unit that processes >250 million lb/yr of polyester waste and reports 20–30% lower GHGs versus fossil-based plastic production.
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