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8 June 2026
Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG sign LOI for 2 mtpa Canadian LNG supply
LOI outlines a 2 mtpa long-term LNG purchase, with first volumes possible in 2032 from a proposed 12 mtpa BC floating export facility designed for low emissions.
8 June 2026
Meccanoplastica showcases INEOS recycled HDPE at PLAST 2026
Live blow-moulding demo will produce 200ml cosmetic bottles with advanced recycled HDPE; 4L samples use Recycl-IN HDPE with 50% post‑consumer recyclate to support regulatory targets.
8 June 2026
Iberdrola (Neoenergia) to invest €4.5bn in Bahia power networks to 2030
Nearly €4.5bn (25bn reais) planned for Bahia to 2030 to expand, modernise and digitalise networks and connect new industries with 54 substations and extensive HV/MV lines.
8 June 2026
WACKER: ceramifying silicone and 1.6/2.4 W/mK potting compounds for BEV thermal protection
Ceramifying silicone boosts thermal and flame resistance in battery barriers; potting compounds deliver 1.6 and 2.4 W/mK, low sedimentation and room‑temperature cure.
8 June 2026
PETRONAS and Eni form Searah JV to boost regional energy security
50:50 JV combines 19 gas assets across Malaysia and Indonesia, targets 300k→500k boe/d and plans $20bn investment backed by a $6bn credit facility.
8 June 2026
Siemens and Infineon partner to add CoolSiC SiC modules to SENTRON 3QD2 breakers
SiC power modules boost semiconductor circuit breakers for faster, denser, more reliable protection in data centers, factories and battery storage.
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8 June 2026
ORLEN launches small‑scale LNG and bioLNG market demand survey
Survey collects customer forecasts on volumes, delivery points and fuel-use models to shape future small‑scale LNG/bioLNG infrastructure and commercial offers; open until end of June.
8 June 2026
Aurubis Italia first site in Italy awarded The Copper Mark
Avellino rod plant becomes first in Italy to gain The Copper Mark, completing certification of all four rod plants and expanding verified coverage across the group's production network.
8 June 2026
BASF launches Oppanol® N PLUS binder for next‑generation EV batteries
High‑spec polyisobutene binder for solid‑state and advanced EV batteries; narrow specs reduce production variability; fresh stock and 20 kg packaging support OEMs.
5 June 2026
Röhm opens Bay City MMA plant as LiMA technology reaches full industrial scale
Proprietary LiMA process reaches full industrial scale; Bay City becomes North America’s first C2‑based MMA site with 250,000 tpa capacity and enhanced sustainability measures.
5 June 2026
Clariant launches Exolit AP 422 A — SVHC‑free ammonium polyphosphate
New non‑halogenated APP for intumescent coatings, firestop seals and PIR insulation; contains <0.1% melamine to meet REACH SVHC criteria.
5 June 2026
Clariant expands Daya Bay capacity and extends Exolit™ OP range for e-mobility
CHF 100 million Daya Bay expansion with second line operational in November; new halogen-free PBT Exolit OP grades for 800V+ e-mobility; ATO-free options and AP 422 A (melamine <0.1%).
5 June 2026
WuXi Biologics completes topping‑out of modular drug‑product facility at Singapore CRDMO Hub
Modular DP facility in Tuas topped out; 30,000 sqm, adds 120,000 L capacity and targets ~100 million PFS/vial units per year with operations slated for 2027.
5 June 2026
AGC wins Syngenta Supplier Award for Waste Reduction
Awarded for a process change that recycles a reaction by‑product, cutting waste to near zero, lowering CO₂ by over 1,000 tons/year and reducing production costs.
4 June 2026
LBC Vlissingen’s Green Energy Hub plans for ammonia, hydrogen and CO₂
Plans for a Green Energy Hub at Sloehaven to import and store green ammonia, convert ammonia to hydrogen, and provide CO₂ storage; integration with regional infrastructure.
4 June 2026
Sasol invests €60 million to expand Brunsbüttel advanced alumina and specialty materials
€60m project to debottleneck alumina assets for spherical, high‑purity applications; approvals secured and start-up targeted around 2029.
4 June 2026
Hydrogen value chain forming in North Sea Canal Area
Import terminals, LOHC and electrolysers advance; pipeline and local distribution are planned, but policy, financing and coordination still limit rollout.
4 June 2026
PPG, IPG Photonics and Whirlpool win 2026 IRI Open Innovation Award for laser curing
Developed a laser curing platform to replace thermal ovens in powder coating lines, cutting energy use and increasing line speed while working with conventional and laser‑activated powders.
4 June 2026
BASF launches InVigor Gold L322 canola hybrid for 2027 (Montana)
Early‑maturing Brassica juncea hybrid for warmer, drier, low‑organic soils; offers native pod‑shatter tolerance and LibertyLink weed control; availability in Montana pending approvals.
4 June 2026
European Energy Exchange appointed EU ETS common auction platform from 2027
EU selects fourth common auction platform for its emissions trading system; auctions begin 2027 and ETS2 auctioning starts January 2027 while ETS2 operations start in 2028.
4 June 2026
LanzaTech JV IPO Raises ~$75M, Signals Secure Fuel‑Supply Potential
IPO of 40M H‑shares in Hong Kong raised ~$75M and implied ~US$750M market cap; JV reports annual revenue of roughly $77–87M and targets waste‑derived ethanol‑to‑SAF.
4 June 2026
LyondellBasell wins Toyota Motor Europe award for polymers from fishing nets
Recognition for developing postconsumer recycled polymers from maritime-recovered fishing nets for automotive use, validated through two years of testing and evaluation.
4 June 2026
Caleyda: food‑grade approval process begins
EFRO-funded plesTic Ready backs an exploration of food-grade certification for mixed-culture PHA from organic residual streams with value‑chain partners.
4 June 2026
Avantium and MEP Baljeu host EU dialogue on reindustrialising through sustainable chemistry
Parliament event on 24 June 2026 will examine whether bio‑based and circular carbon can underpin European chemical competitiveness and cut fossil feedstock reliance.
4 June 2026
Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray establish renewable nylon supply chain for THE NORTH FACE
Supply chain uses renewable naphtha from waste and residues to make drop‑in renewable nylon fiber for outdoor apparel, targeting product use in August 2026.
4 June 2026
Sumitomo Corporation takes 49% stake in Graphyte-led US JV for CDR credits
49% stake in US JV to commercialise 'Carbon Casting' BiCRS, scale the Loblolly project to 50,000 tCO2/yr, and sell long-duration CDR credits across North America and Japan.
4 June 2026
Sinopec and BYD sign industrial and capital cooperation framework
Signed a framework to cooperate on flash charging networks, ecological integration and upstream–downstream supply‑chain synergy to build an efficient smart energy ecosystem.
3 June 2026
Toray and T2 commercialize autonomous petrochemical trucking
Commercial autonomous trucking begins on east–west expressways, moving ABS resin with Level 2 trucks using renewable diesel/B5; partners plan Level 4 long‑haul rollout from 2027.
3 June 2026
Petrobras to invest up to R$23 million in residual oils and fats collection projects
Funding for collection and commercialization of used cooking oil across São Paulo and Bahia; proposals due July 3, 2026; results expected by year-end.
3 June 2026
BASF Intermediates Geismar Acetylene Unit wins ACC Energy Efficiency Award
Geismar unit cut energy use by deploying advanced process control (APC), earning the ACC's Responsible Care 2026 Energy Efficiency Award.
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