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8 January 2026
Terumo Achieves CDP2025 "A-List" Status in Climate and Water Security
Terumo focuses on sustainability, reducing emissions, conserving resources, and improving patient quality of life, achieving top CDP ratings in climate and water security.
7 January 2026
Silox India and Hindustan Zinc Partner for Low-Carbon Manufacturing
Silox India integrates EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc, reducing emissions by 75% in its manufacturing, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing quality.
7 January 2026
LanzaTech Exceeds Performance at Japan MSW-to-Ethanol Plant
The Kuji plant achieved high ethanol yields for 14 days, processing complex syngas and varied waste, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the fermentation technology.
7 January 2026
VolagHy Secures €150M Tax Credit for Kuopio eSAF Project
The project aims to industrialize eSAF production in Europe, leveraging local partnerships and resources, with plans for five facilities in the Nordics by 2040.
7 January 2026
Carbon Centric Receives ENOVA Grant for Skogn Carbon Capture Project
ENOVA grants NOK 9.51 million for a carbon capture pre-project at Skogn, covering 50% of costs, aiming for a final investment decision by 2027.
7 January 2026
Topsoe Announces CEO Transition: Scaltritti to Succeed Baan
Baan steps down as CEO in 2026. Scaltritti, current CCO, will succeed him. Baan led significant transformations, including green hydrogen and sustainable fuel initiatives.
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7 January 2026
Corteva and bp Form Etlas Biofuel Feedstock Venture
Etlas will produce biofuel feedstocks from crops, aiming for 1M tonnes annually by mid-2030s, supporting SAF and RD demand growth without extra land use.
7 January 2026
BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site
The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.
7 January 2026
Iberdrola Solar Plant Powers Salzgitter's Green Steel Production
A 65 MWp solar plant in Saxony-Anhalt supplies renewable energy for green steel, cutting CO₂ emissions by 23,000 tonnes annually under a 15-year PPA.
5 January 2026
WuXi Biologics Earns ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement
Achieving ISO 20400, the company integrates sustainability in procurement, enhances supply chain resilience, and commits to net-zero goals with recognized ESG efforts.
5 January 2026
OMV Secures EUR 123 Million for Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Project
Austria backs a 140 MW green hydrogen plant, operational by 2027, to cut 150,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, aiding the Schwechat refinery's decarbonization.
5 January 2026
Eni Launches Eni Industrial Evolution for Industrial Transformation
The new company manages refineries and logistics, focusing on industrial transformation and sustainability, optimizing processes for a decarbonized energy future.
2 January 2026
Brightmark RNG Holdings Delivers First Gas at 10 Midwest Projects
Brightmark's RNG projects reduce emissions, support local economies, and highlight renewable natural gas potential through anaerobic digestion with farmers.
30 December 2025
MAIRE Secures €700 Million in E&C Solutions Contracts
MAIRE's subsidiaries secure €430M for additional works in Africa and the Middle East, and €270M for renewable and energy efficiency projects in the Middle East and Italy.
29 December 2025
Repsol Achieves 1,500 Stations Offering 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel in Spain and Portugal
Repsol leads in renewable fuels, with 40% of its stations offering Nexa Diesel, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90% and supporting EU climate goals.
28 December 2025
LOTTE Chemical Restructures for High-Value Specialty Focus
Shifting from commodity petrochemicals, the company invests in specialty materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor solutions, while enhancing financial stability through strategic divestments.
23 December 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free Oil-Resistant Paper Coating Technology
New technology coats paper with SoarnoL™ for superior gas barrier and oil resistance, meeting food safety standards and addressing global PFAS regulations.
23 December 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient Bioreactor Technology
New bioreactor tech cuts energy use by 80-90%, converts chemicals efficiently, and enhances safety. Customizable for diverse applications, it aims to lower costs and environmental impact.
22 December 2025
OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia Begin 550 MW Solar Park Construction
The solar parks will power 410,000 homes by 2026, with a EUR 400M investment. 70% is funded by the Modernisation Fund. 200 mining technicians retrained for renewable energy roles.
22 December 2025
Snøhvit Future Project Update by Equinor
Snøhvit Future faces delays and cost increases, now at NOK 20 billion. Onshore compression starts in 2029. Electrification cuts CO2 by 850,000 tonnes annually.
22 December 2025
Prysmian and Versalis Innovate Plastic Cable Recycling
The partnership uses chemical recycling to convert plastic cable scrap into reusable polymers, enabling sustainable cable production and advancing circular economy efforts.
22 December 2025
Topsoe and Partners Launch Dynamic Green Ammonia Plant in Denmark
The world's first dynamic green ammonia plant in Denmark produces 5,000 tons annually, reducing CO2 by 9,600 tons, using renewable power without hydrogen storage.
19 December 2025
Genentech and U.S. Government Reach Drug Cost Agreement
Agreement lowers Medicaid drug costs, promotes innovation rewards, expands patient access, and exempts tariffs, supporting U.S. manufacturing and job growth.
19 December 2025
Merck and U.S. Government Partner to Expand Medicine Access and Reduce Costs
Merck commits $70B to U.S. production, offers key drugs at reduced prices, and delays tariffs to enhance domestic manufacturing and innovation.
19 December 2025
UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
19 December 2025
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Secures Urea Technology Contract in China
A new urea plant in China will use Ultra-Low Energy technology, cutting steam use by 35% and cooling water by 16%, marking its tenth global application.
19 December 2025
WuXi Biologics Earns CDP "A" Ratings for Climate and Water
Recognized for environmental leadership, achieving net-zero by 2050, and reducing water use by 30% by 2025. Collaborates with suppliers for sustainable practices.
19 December 2025
ADNOC Secures $2 Billion Green Financing from K-SURE, Totaling $5 Billion in 18 Months
ADNOC's $2B green financing supports lower-carbon projects, aligning with global standards. This enhances ADNOC's sustainable finance and strengthens ties with South Korea.
18 December 2025
Solinatra and Paques Biomaterials partner to commercialise PHBV for biodegradable single‑use plastics
Joint development plan and conditional offtake to fast‑track lab-to-industrial pilots, certification and scale‑up of next‑gen biodegradable materials; validation in 2026, supply from 2028.
18 December 2025
Viscaria and Aurubis Sign Copper Offtake Deal
The agreement secures sustainable copper for Europe, supporting electrification and manufacturing, and covers 50% of Viscaria's output from 2028-2035, with an option to extend.
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