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31 March 2026
Iberdrola adds 180 MWh BESS at Alcochete I and Algeruz II solar plants in Portugal
Total output 45 MW, 4‑hour duration; stores excess solar to aid renewables integration, supplies power to 10,000+ homes and supports wider storage strategy
31 March 2026
BASF launches Butyl and 2‑Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE with Avery Dennison
Launches butyl and 2‑ethylhexyl acrylates made using attributed Texas renewable electricity; drop‑in for coatings and adhesives, reducing manufacturing CO2; commercialization supported by partner.
31 March 2026
Symrise launches Cellexora MD: plant‑derived exosomes for skin regeneration
Upcycled Italian apple side-stream extract: 100% natural, stable, water-soluble powder that boosts collagen, soothes skin and reduces wrinkles in 30 days; sustainable and formulation-friendly.
31 March 2026
Kemira completes first US full-scale trial of chlorine-free KemConnect DEX
Trial with Capital Region Water shows a performic-acid, chlorine-free treatment cut bacteria rapidly at low doses, auto-degraded to biodegradable compounds and auto-adjusted dosing.
31 March 2026
LanzaTech Q4 & FY2025 Financial Results
Closed $20M private placement; awarded €40M EU grant; completed LanzaJet share transfers (peak 53%, later ~46% after Series A); revenue $55.8M; net loss $49M; opex -21%
31 March 2026
OMV and XRG form Borouge International
Merger of Borouge, Borealis and NOVA creates global pure‑play polyolefins leader with 13.6 Mtpa capacity, >$500M synergies, advantaged feedstock and investment‑grade ratings
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31 March 2026
PPG showcases electrocoat and digital innovations at ECOAT 26
At ECOAT 26, new pretreatment and electrocoat technologies, digital paint‑shop tools and services to cut waste and costs, boost efficiency; exec keynote and interactive demo included.
31 March 2026
Covestro at Techtextil 2026: sustainable, productivity-focused textile solutions
Showcases coatings, adhesive films and TPUs: waterborne/partly bio-based PUs, antimicrobial finishes, high-performance TPU films for electronics/CIPP, recyclable cushioning and SCF-foamable TPUs
31 March 2026
Johnson Matthey DPFi DPF earns Canadian CSA certification
Electrically regenerating diesel particulate filter certified by CSA for Canadian underground mining/tunnelling; also certified by Canmet and VERT and approved by US MSHA.
31 March 2026
BASF launches biomass‑balanced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB PPSU
New Ultrason P 3010 BMB is ISCC‑PLUS certified, 20% biomass‑balanced PPSU (mass‑balance), matches standard grade in properties and certifications, drop‑in replacement made with green electricity.
31 March 2026
Gestamp signs 10-year renewable PPA with Iberdrola for 660,000 MWh
Supply of 100% renewable power (80% wind/20% solar) from 34 MW capacity at fixed competitive price; supports electrification and decarbonisation of the auto supply chain. Certificates of origin.
31 March 2026
Umicore opens Shanghai innovation center
New 3,600 sqm Shanghai innovation center, first corporate R&D outside Europe; focuses on fuel cells and recycling, expanding to catalysis for renewables, CO2 capture, H2, and local partnerships.
31 March 2026
Messer 2025 results: €4.5bn revenue, €1.4bn EBITDA, €747m investments
Stable 2025: margin held, net debt reduced, staff >12k. Investments in air-separation, on-site/CO2/cylinder plants, helium, decarbonization, R&D/digitalization. 2026 growth expected.
31 March 2026
Topsoe signs FEED deal with Hynfra for Jordan green ammonia
FEED underway for Jordan green ammonia: synthesis tech will convert green H2 to ammonia, avoiding >200,000 t CO2e/yr. FID expected 2027; plant to start 2030; exports planned.
30 March 2026
Dow’s Carbon Footprint Ledger wins 2026 CIO 100 Award
Recognized for enabling verifiable PCF certificates, optimizing low‑GHG production pathways, and integrating supply‑chain, sustainability and finance data to scale trusted low‑carbon product offerings.
30 March 2026
Velocys and SuMo commission Fischer–Tropsch unit at Wednesbury for UK waste-to-SAF
FT unit at Wednesbury is online and stable, validating integration of gasification and FT for waste-to-SAF and supporting ClearSkies demonstration toward modular, scalable SAF production.
30 March 2026
Iberdrola awards €3.5bn contracts for Eastern Green Link 4 HVDC subsea interconnector
Contracts awarded for a 640 km HVDC subsea link (2,000 MW) between Scotland and England, supplying 1.5M+ homes; construction starts 2028, commissioning 2033; part of wider UK grid investment.
30 March 2026
Itabus fleet adopts Enilive HVO
Entire 100-vehicle fleet runs on HVO made from waste, cutting CO2eq by 79.5%. In 2025 it logged 20M km, used over 3M L HVO (53% avg, 75% peak in Dec).
30 March 2026
UBE obtains food-contact approval for UBECycle recycled PE/PA films
Accredited migration testing plus RecyClass‑certified recycling (following Paulowsky acquisition) confirm regulatory compliance and open use of mechanically recycled PE/PA in regulated packaging.
29 March 2026
LOTTE Chemical to merge with HD Hyundai Chemical after Daesan spin-off, pivots to specialty materials
Targets >60% specialty by 2030; building a 500k t/yr compounding plant; creating hydrogen value chain—four fuel-cell plants (80MW) and 450‑bar H2 hub; expanding high-end copper foil and TMAH output.
27 March 2026
TotalEnergies and EDF agree 12‑year nuclear supply for French refining and chemicals sites
12‑year nuclear allocation (from 1 Jan 2028) will supply ~60% (~400 MW) of refining & chemical sites in France, sharing variability costs while the utility operates the plants.
27 March 2026
LKAB releases 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report
Report reviews 2025 performance: geopolitical market weakness hit results; measures to stabilise production and deliveries; social and environmental work in Gällivare & Kiruna.
27 March 2026
Iberdrola/ScottishPower advances 960 MW East Anglia TWO offshore wind project
€4.5bn project progressing; offshore substation foundations in production; visited by UK Energy Secretary. Will power nearly 1 million homes and support skilled jobs.
27 March 2026
Fondazione MAIRE presents Climate Goals study in Berlin
Fourth edition of Climate Goals study shows Germany as highly aware, pragmatic on energy transition; emphasizes technical focus, workforce upskilling, and shift of momentum toward emerging economies.
27 March 2026
RWE approved for Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm
Planning approval granted for Nordseecluster B, adding 900 MW to reach 1.6 GW (660 MW A under construction). Full output ~6.5 TWh/yr; B due early 2029; 110 MW PPA with Amazon.
27 March 2026
Avangrid completes 250,000-panel Tower Solar installation in Oregon
120 MWac plant due online this year; panels built by SEG Solar in Houston. Will feed PGE grid and support a QTS data center; construction created 200+ local jobs and ~$20M economic benefit.
26 March 2026
Arkema builds recyclable speed board for Zephir record attempts
Eco-designed speed board uses recyclable liquid thermoplastic resin with recycled carbon fiber and matching foam, delivering thermoset-like performance, precision and full chemical recyclability.
26 March 2026
Uniper & Stadtwerke Wolfenbüttel sign 9 GWh/year PPA for Lower Saxony wind
PPA supplies ~15% of the utility's product portfolio, secures continued operation of six turbines no longer covered by EEG, started this year; pay-as-forecast billing reduces risk and eases planning
26 March 2026
BASF pressure-sensitive adhesive for PET labels compatible with recycling
RecyClass-approved acResin UV 3532 PSA enables filmic labels to wash off in standard PET recycling, supporting high-clarity, design-friendly recyclable bottles.
26 March 2026
BASF launches Elastollan GripTec TPU outsole portfolio
New TPU outsole series: three grades delivering improved traction, abrasion resistance and transparency options; optimized processing and 41% lower manufacturing carbon footprint vs rubber.
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