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  29 August 2026

  SONATRACH and Anton Oilfield Services sign MoU on unconventional resources and EOR

  MoU to evaluate cooperation on unconventional resources, marginal deposits, EOR, local completion tool manufacture and technology transfer.
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  29 August 2026

  Eni named operator of Uruguay OFF-5 and agrees 40% stake in OFF-6

  Enters OFF-5 as operator with 50% interest alongside MIWEN; OFF-5 in first exploration period with studies under way; agreed 40% interest in adjacent OFF-6.
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  28 August 2026

  Takeda: FDA approves MIMRYLO (rusfertide) for erythrocytosis in polycythemia vera

  First-in-class hepcidin mimetic approved for adult PV erythrocytosis; Phase 3 VERIFY showed hematocrit control, reduced phlebotomy and improved fatigue.
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  28 August 2026

  Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro approved by FDA to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes

  First GIP+GLP‑1 agonist authorised to lower major adverse cardiovascular events in high‑risk adults with type 2 diabetes; SURPASS‑CVOT enrolled >13,000 with ~4‑year median follow‑up.
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  28 August 2026

  Roche: Vabysmo shows two‑year efficacy and extended dosing in PCV (SALWEEN)

  Dual Ang‑2/VEGF‑A inhibitor delivered vision gains, lesion regression and dosing intervals up to 20 weeks for most patients in a two‑year Asian PCV trial.
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  28 August 2026

  Wanhua Chemical shifts into new energy and battery materials

  Designates battery materials as its second core business; secures phosphorus and lithium upstream; opened Haiyang Green Power Industrial Park for LFP production in March 2025; broadened downstream battery-materials portfolio.

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  28 August 2026

  PETRONAS 1H 2026: resilient results and energy-security focus

  Revenue up 15% to RM152.4bn; PAT RM27.2bn; CAPEX RM41.4bn and full ownership of PRefChem expected in 2H 2026 amid West Asia conflict-driven volatility.
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  28 August 2026

  OMV Petrom raises Petrobrazi green hydrogen capacity to 55 MW with second 35 MW electrolyzer

  Second 35 MW electrolyzer fully delivered, lifting Petrobrazi’s green H2 capacity to 55 MW to supply refining and a 250,000 t/y SAF/HVO unit.
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  27 August 2026

  Metso selected as process technology partner for New Simberi expansion

  EUR 10m order booked; deliveries include Vertimill regrind, TankCell flotation, VPA pressure filtration and HRT thickener to enable sulphide processing and ~200,000 oz/year target.
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  27 August 2026

  TotalEnergies completes transfer of 10% Arctic LNG 2 stake to Novatek subsidiary

  Transfer of a 10% Arctic LNG 2 stake to NordLine completed; TotalEnergies retains claim for about US$1.3bn in shareholder loans, subject to sanctions.
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  27 August 2026

  Evonik expands LNP GMP manufacturing with new Vancouver facility

  New plant adds clinical-scale lipid nanoparticle drug product capacity with federal support; production is planned to start at the end of 2029.
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  27 August 2026

  Ammobia and Lummus to commercialize modular low‑capex ammonia (Haber‑Bosch 2.0)

  Partnership to deploy a lower‑temperature, lower‑pressure modular ammonia process via established engineering and project delivery to serve maritime fuel, energy storage and power markets.
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  27 August 2026

  argenx acquires Forte Biosciences, adds anti‑CD122 antibody FB102

  Adds FB102, a first‑in‑class anti‑CD122 with clinical proof‑of‑concept in vitiligo and celiac disease; $77 per‑share tender offer completed and merger closed.
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  27 August 2026

  Topsoe H1 2026: restructuring creates large special items despite solid underlying performance

  Revenue dipped and catalyst sales were hit by Middle East disruption; EBIT before special items improved, but large one‑off restructuring and Power‑to‑X impairments raise special items.
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  27 August 2026

  Nippon Shokubai revises investment and schedule for new IONEL™ (LiFSI) plant

  Investment raised to ¥43.0 billion and commercial start pushed to Dec 2028; 3,000 t/yr LiFSI plant; delay and higher material/construction costs cited.
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  27 August 2026

  Ambrian Energy & Messer win EU clearance for CarbonBridge CO₂ export terminal

  EU antitrust clearance allows Germany’s first CO₂ export terminal in Bremen to target operations from 2031, initially handling ~2.3 Mtpa, expandable to ~4 Mtpa.
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  27 August 2026

  Worley joins The Open Group’s Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium

  Will collaborate with customers, technology developers and industry partners to integrate nuclear energy into industrial facilities and help shape standards and practical approaches.
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  27 August 2026

  Amgen/AstraZeneca: TEZSPIRE positive Phase 3 CROSSING results in eosinophilic esophagitis

  Phase 3 CROSSING shows histologic remission and improved dysphagia at week 24 with benefits sustained through week 52 in symptomatic, uncontrolled eosinophilic esophagitis.
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  27 August 2026

  Petrobras and Seatrium baptize P-80 and P-82 at Tuas shipyard

  Two pre-salt platforms bound for the Búzios field will sail to Brazil for 2027 start-up; each can produce 225,000 b/d and treat 12 million m³/d of gas.
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  27 August 2026

  MAIRE (Tecnimont) secures ~€110m in engineering and FEED contracts

  Early engineering for a South American gas monetization project and a FEED for an Asian LNG plant are among awards totalling about €110m across three regions.
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  27 August 2026

  Boliden to acquire controlling stake in Nexa Resources from Votorantim

  Deal uses a 0.25 share exchange valuing Nexa at ~USD 2.03bn equity (USD 3.67bn EV); closing targeted Q1 2027 with a VTO for remaining shares and USD 2.0bn bridge financing.
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  27 August 2026

  Mitsubishi Chemical launches M‑Filleris™ NTE negative thermal expansion filler

  Negative thermal expansion filler that contracts when heated to cut semiconductor package warpage; pilot sales by end FY2026, mass production in H2 FY2027.
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  27 August 2026

  Agilyx ASA completes strategic reset and consolidates GreenDot

  GreenDot consolidated from 20 April; Group revenue €85.1m, EBITDA -€1.9m and net profit €9.7m driven by €30.2m non‑cash gains; GreenDot H1 revenue €229m.
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  26 August 2026

  Natref downstream shutdown affects Sasol Oil supply

  Unplanned downstream unit outage curtails jet fuel and some product grades at OR Tambo; partial deliveries continue while mitigation and restoration proceed.
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  26 August 2026

  Agilyx arcLABS named preferred analytical lab for Advanced Polymer Recycling

  Provides feedstock characterization, material validation and Certificates of Analysis to support quality, compliance and material-value programs across an expanding U.S. recycling network.
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  26 August 2026

  Búzios field posts new monthly and daily gas export records

  July average exports reached 10.8 million m³/d; daily peak hit 14.1 million m³ on 6 August after CO₂-membrane upgrades and Route 3 operation.
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  26 August 2026

  Nobian and Air Products sign long-term offtake for RFNBO hydrogen from Rotterdam

  Long-term offtake secures certified RFNBO hydrogen from a 14,000‑t/yr renewables-powered chlor‑alkali electrolyser, supporting RED III compliance and Rotterdam hub supply.
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  26 August 2026

  Technip Energies wins engineering services contract from L&T for ADNOC Offshore

  Detailed engineering for new offshore facilities, upgrades and modifications on a major UAE EPCIC development; contract falls in the €50–250m "significant" band.
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  26 August 2026

  ORLEN starts production at Idun Nord, Alve Nord and Ørn in Skarv area

  Adds ~30 million boe (mostly gas) and >4 billion m³ of gas; tied to Skarv FPSO with 4.5 kg CO2/boe intensity; lifts Skarv output toward 9 million boe by 2027.
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  26 August 2026

  Asahi Kasei opens Hipore wet-process separator coating line in Charlotte, NC

  New Charlotte coating line adds regional wet-process separator capacity; commercial output planned H2 fiscal 2026 and will pair with a planned Canadian plant.