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2 June 2026
Aptar named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for sixth consecutive year
Received an ‘A’ on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment for supplier work to cut Scope 3 emissions—especially from purchased raw materials such as plastics.
2 June 2026
Iberdrola connects 166 MWdc Tower Solar plant in Oregon
The new solar plant will feed the PGE grid to meet rising demand from large customers and support QTS data‑centre operations; commercial operation expected this summer.
2 June 2026
QEMETICA sells salt assets to K+S and launches Resource Recovery unit
Divests evaporated salt business for €350–€380m to fund a new Resource Recovery segment focused on waste-to-energy and energy security.
2 June 2026
Evonik opens Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center in Shanghai
First integrated beauty R&D hub in Asia, combining biotech-led ingredient development, formulation, testing and a customer experience space to support brands across China and Asia.
2 June 2026
SOCAR and BCG sign cooperation on Caspian methane reduction
Joint effort to fast-track methane cuts in Caspian oil and gas operations through projects, research and best-practice exchange, aiming for reductions by 2030.
2 June 2026
ICARBON showcases advanced recycling at SET Tech Festival
Presented advanced recycling and circular-economy solutions after SET100 selection; joined dena/Germany Trade & Invest workshop with 17 start-ups; visited EUREF‑Campus; pursuing international expansion.
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2 June 2026
Iberdrola awarded eight EU Innovation Fund projects for industrial heat electrification
Eight industrial heat electrification projects will replace fossil heat with electric boilers, require about 240 GWh/year, mobilise 150 MW of renewables and secure ~€50m in aid.
2 June 2026
VolagHy and Airbus co-finance Kuopio eSAF feasibility study
Feasibility and financial modelling launched for a Kuopio flagship plant that aims to scale electro-based sustainable aviation fuel across the Nordics by 2040.
2 June 2026
WuXi Biologics Repeats CDP Supplier Engagement A-List
Named to CDP SEA A List again for supplier climate engagement; praised for governance, Scope 3 disclosure, SBTi-aligned targets (net-zero by 2050), supplier audits, training and incentives.
2 June 2026
EAS Batteries launches ultra‑high‑power 22 Ah LFP cell using Asahi Kasei Acetolyte
22 Ah LFP cell using acetonitrile electrolyte achieves 2,550 W/kg continuous, 3,760 W/kg 2s pulse, ~2,400 cycles at 5C/100% DoD; samples in customer evaluation; 46xxx format planned.
2 June 2026
Dow showcases AI thermal-management materials at COMPUTEX 2026
Showcases liquid and immersion cooling fluids, coolants for cold plates and facility loops, thermal interface materials, silicone packaging and hot‑melt solutions; keynote on cooling AI data centers.
1 June 2026
Solvay and Viridis LOI for Brazil-to-La Rochelle rare-earth supply
LOI aims to deliver Brazilian rare-earth feedstock to a French separation plant by 2028, supporting magnet-grade Nd/Pr/Dy/Tb supply and industrial Dy/Tb separation by Sep 2026.
1 June 2026
Fluor‑JGC JV Wins LNTP for LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion
Limited notice to proceed issued to begin early planning and key activities for the proposed Phase 2 expansion at the LNG Canada Kitimat export facility, supporting an FID that would double 14 Mtpa.
1 June 2026
Dow and Univar Solutions agree long-term distribution of Decarbia low‑carbon products
Long-term deal expands access to low‑carbon products with verified PCF certificates across beauty, home care, food, pharma and industrial markets; aids Scope 3 reductions.
1 June 2026
bp starts non-associated gas production at ACG
Commercial NAG started from West Chirag; well tests Qirmaki sands. Est. 4–6 Tcf recoverable; gas sent to Sangachal via existing infrastructure.
1 June 2026
Linde 2025 Sustainability Report
2025: 10% absolute GHG cut vs 2021; 50% electricity from low-carbon/renewables; customers avoided ~98M tCO2e; conserved 1B+ gallons water; diverted 200M lbs waste; supported ~2,100 orgs, 400k people.
1 June 2026
EEW updates Green Financing Framework; ISS-Corporate issues Second Party Opinion
Publishes updated Green Financing Framework aligned with ICMA and LMA standards and the EU Taxonomy; covers energy, circular economy, carbon capture; independent SPO confirms quality
1 June 2026
CATL opens world’s largest energy-storage testbed for real-world validation
10-ha, RMB3bn Xiamen facility offers open station-level validation across five labs: 35kV/100MVA grid sim, 1kV–500kV HV tests, 20MW combustion, -50–100°C climate chambers, EMC for 40-ft containers
29 May 2026
RWE builds 24.7 MWp solar farm for KRONOS TITAN in Nordenham
24.7 MWp PV on 20 ha with >38,300 modules, producing ≈22,000 MWh/year under a long-term PPA to supply a significant share of the site's electricity demand.
29 May 2026
EU advances carbon removals and carbon farming market
CRCF Days launched rollout: certification schemes may seek CRCF recognition; Buyers’ Club to aggregate demand; removals and carbon‑farming methodologies near adoption; financing and de‑risking needed
29 May 2026
Velocys, Tetracore sign MOU to evaluate modular GTL in Nigeria
MOU to assess modular Fischer-Tropsch microFTL for Atakobo GTL in Ogun State - convert ~55 MMSCFD (~5,000 BPD) into diesel, Jet-A1 and naphtha to support domestic fuel supply.
29 May 2026
Futerro CEO Van Gansberghe Reappointed to European Bioplastics Board, Named Co-Chair
Will push for EU policies supporting bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics—replace fossil carbon where valuable, enable circularity and strengthen resilient industrial value chains.
29 May 2026
EU Innovation Fund Net‑Zero Call: 358 applications, €17.5bn requested (6× budget)
Applicants across 27 countries submitted large/medium/small projects, pilots and cleantech manufacturing for energy‑intensive, carbon management, renewables and storage; results Oct 2026
29 May 2026
AGC verifies AFLAS FFKM fluorine as 100% recycled under UL 2809
Mass-balance allocation applied to AFLAS FFKM; product offers strong chemical/heat/plasma resistance for semiconductor seals. Part of effort to recycle plant fluorine waste and advance circularity.
29 May 2026
KazMunayGaz 2025 Sustainability Report
2025 report (GRI 2021) discloses 2023-2025 economic, environmental and social KPIs; includes SASB, IFRS S2 climate reporting with scenario analysis, GHG targets and independent verification
29 May 2026
Eni and Seri Industrial to develop LFP stationary battery supply chain
Agreement to build integrated LFP battery platform: cell/module plants, BESS assembly, recycling and cathode production. 2nd gigafactory >8 GWh by 2029; BESS line ready H1 2027. 30% stake for €55m.
28 May 2026
Metsä Group opens modernised Mariestad tissue mill
€370m rebuild doubles capacity to ~145,000 t/yr; new production line and three converting lines; improved energy efficiency, lower water use and emissions.
28 May 2026
National Power Supply (Double A Group) orders ANDRITZ recovery boiler and evaporation plant
New bioenergy unit will process black liquor to generate steam and green electricity, recover chemicals for reuse; start-up set for Q2 2028; order in high double-digit million euros.
28 May 2026
SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant
Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
28 May 2026
TotalEnergies Files Authorization for 1.5 GW Centre Manche Energies Offshore Wind
Operator submitted Single Authorization for Normandy offshore wind farm; expects ~6 TWh/yr, >1M homes, €4.5bn investment, 2,500 construction jobs, ongoing stakeholder consultations
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