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27 April 2026
Sinopec Debuts New Materials at China Plastics & Rubber Expo
At the Shanghai expo, the exhibitor presented five themed zones, 25 sub-industry solutions, 150+ new polymer materials and an online e-trade zone, and signed a strategic packaging collaboration
26 April 2026
Toray launches 0.005 µm ultrafiltration module to reduce biofouling
Module enters mass production for wastewater reuse; cuts biopolymer permeate to ~1/3 vs conventional, reducing RO cleaning frequency, operational issues and reuse OPEX.
24 April 2026
ProLogium wins third Edison Award for Gen 4 superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state battery
Gold Edison Award for Gen 4 superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery claiming high conductivity, 860 Wh/L, fast charge, intrinsic safety and manufacturability gains.
24 April 2026
ProLogium wins third Edison Award for superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery
Gold Edison Award for a superfluidized all‑inorganic solid‑state lithium ceramic battery claiming multi‑fold conductivity gains, 860 Wh/L energy density, fast charging and industry‑scale manufacturing steps saved.
24 April 2026
BASF launches ELASTOSPRAY BMB biomass‑balance isocyanate for North American SPF market
Drop-in biomass-balance isocyanate for SPF systems requires no reformulation, offers 21-29% lower product carbon footprints, REDcert2-verified, supports EPDs and local renewable-energy production
24 April 2026
TotalEnergies greenlights Mirny 1 GW wind and 600 MWh BESS in Kazakhstan
FID taken and financing secured for Kazakhstan wind+BESS project; $1.2B investment (75% external). 25‑yr PPA; ~100 TWh over 25 yrs to power ~1M people. Partners: 60/20/20; Saft supplies BESS.
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24 April 2026
PETRONAS Strengthens OGSE Resilience and Competitiveness at Partners Day
OGSE Partners Day convened 800+ stakeholders to advance resilience, tech adoption, talent and finance. Launched sustainable vendor financing MoU with major banks to support green transition.
24 April 2026
WuXi Biologics completes Chengdu microbial site structure; key equipment delivered
Targeting GMP by end‑2026; 95,000 m² Chengdu site with 15,000 L fermenter (110 DS batches/yr, upgradable), dual‑chamber lyophilizer, >10M vials/yr fill, automation and green design
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%
23 April 2026
Perstorp and Citrine Informatics accelerate alkyd emulsion R&D with AI
AI platform models thousands of formulations to speed alkyd emulsion development, cut experiments and material use, and guide new surfactant and emulsifier design.
23 April 2026
General Emballage selects ANDRITZ to build Africa’s largest paper machine
New paper machine will make testliner and fluting from recycled furnish, 350,000 t/y capacity, 7.5 m web and 1,200 m/min; supply covers full line, automation and sustainability features.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
21 April 2026
CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network
Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
21 April 2026
Nextchem unveils 100% recycled urban transport seat at Milano Design Week using NX Replast™
Collaborating with Italian design, post-consumer plastics are upcycled into high-performance recycled polymer meeting strength, durability and aesthetics, engineered for closed-loop reuse.
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
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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