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14 September 2026
Essar Energy Transition Retail acquires SGN Retail, creating 235-site network
Adds 118 forecourts to a 235-site UK network with 650m+ litres annual throughput; aims for 800 sites by 2031 supplied from Stanlow refinery.
14 September 2026
Takeda: FDA accepts NDA for zasocitinib (TAK-279) under Priority Review
FDA granted priority review to an oral TYK2 inhibitor after Phase 3 data from nearly 3,000 patients showed rapid, durable skin clearance; PDUFA target Q1 2027.
14 September 2026
PETRONAS Carigali secures 35-year PSC for MTJDA Block A-18-01
New PSC links existing Block A‑18 with adjacent exploration area; GSA in place to continue gas supply to Malaysia and Thailand.
13 September 2026
GSK: registrational data support first-line expansion of Jideytro in ROS1‑positive NSCLC
Phase I/II ARROS‑1 data show 94% ORR, 90% progression‑free at 12 months and strong intracranial activity; supplemental US submission planned for 2026.
13 September 2026
GSK/Hansoh: Ris‑Rez halves death risk vs topotecan in relapsed SCLC in China
Ris‑Rez extended median OS to 18.5 vs 10.3 months (HR 0.46) and showed improved PFS, response rates and fewer grade ≥3 TRAEs versus topotecan.
13 September 2026
Roche/MediLink: Tam‑Peli phase III shows large survival gain in Chinese relapsed SCLC
Phase III in China: Tam‑Peli halved mortality risk and sharply improved PFS and response rate versus topotecan in relapsed small‑cell lung cancer.
11 September 2026
EMA CVMP meeting highlights 8–10 September 2026
Decisions on multiple vaccines and label changes; amended residue entry; extended amoxicillin advice timetable with a 2‑month public consultation; new guidance consultations and appointments.
11 September 2026
BIOWEG to build Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose plant in Elsdorf
Construction starts Q4 2026; plant capacity 10,000 t/y with first commercial volumes in 2028; Series A extended and EU grant bring total funding to €35m.
11 September 2026
Plastic Energy transfers TEPEAR plant stake to TotalEnergies
Stake in Grandpuits recycling plant transferred to full ownership; plant uses TAC™ technology under licence and recycles 15,000 t/yr.
11 September 2026
Evonik consolidates German production, to close Hamburg and Bitterfeld sites
Around 90 employees affected; Hamburg roles to shift to Essen, Bitterfeld closure set for end‑April 2027; customer supply to larger German sites; employee talks planned.
11 September 2026
Covestro, Fertiglobe and MB Energy explore ammonia supply chain via proposed Hamburg terminal
MoU to evaluate ammonia imports through a proposed Blumensand (Hamburg) terminal, offtake for feedstock/hydrogen, and transport links to industrial customers across Europe.
11 September 2026
ADNOC, XRG and Masdar deepen Germany partnerships in energy, industry and technology
Deals signed during the UAE president's state visit could unlock >€5bn investment, span LNG, gas, MDI, ammonia, offshore wind and AI, and follow a €40bn UAE investment pledge.
11 September 2026
Masdar signs multi‑billion euro offshore wind and storage deals in Germany
Two MoUs with RWE and Luxcara exploring >€3bn and >€5bn investments in German offshore wind and battery storage, leveraging a 15.6GW European platform.
11 September 2026
XRG, ADNOC and SEFE sign MoU to secure gas and LNG supply for Germany and Europe
MoU to explore coordinated gas and LNG supply, infrastructure investment, shipping and market development to strengthen Germany and Europe's energy security.
11 September 2026
Johnson & Johnson: RYBREVANT OS and tolerability updates at WCLC 2026
Final overall survival data for RYBREVANT plus chemotherapy in EGFR exon 20 insertions and tolerability updates for subcutaneous RYBREVANT FASPRO with prophylactic strategies.
11 September 2026
ENGEL: Injection-moulded plastic cell frames for industrial electrolysers
Engineering plastics, injection-compression moulding and large-machine trial capabilities for scalable, repeatable production of large electrolyser cell frames.
11 September 2026
Eni Ghana and Vitol sign MoUs for two Tano Basin acreages
Two offshore blocks (~2,100 km², 750–2,800 m depth) in the Tano Basin; MoUs aim to finalise Petroleum Agreements and follow a Memorandum of Intent signed last year.
11 September 2026
Ethris secures €30m EIB/HERA Invest financing to advance nasal mRNA antivirals
Funding will advance ETH47 into Phase 2b for asthma and COPD and support ETH52/ETH53 mucosal influenza and pandemic preparedness programmes.
11 September 2026
Aptar Pharma expands APF preservative-free pump production in Argentina
APF multidose preservative‑free pump line commissioned to serve Latin American markets, cutting lead times and improving local supply agility.
11 September 2026
EU submits Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement with Ecuador to Council
Aims to ease investment, tackle bureaucratic hurdles and regulatory uncertainty; includes first-time SIFA provisions for sustainable energy and raw materials; aligned with Global Gateway; €9.1bn FDI stock in 2024.
11 September 2026
European Commission: EU battery recycling targets remain fit for purpose
Assessment finds no need to revise current recycling efficiency and material recovery targets; calls for continued monitoring and sets next review by 18 August 2031.
11 September 2026
Olin and Huntsman: HSR waiting period expires for proposed merger
HSR waiting period expired, meeting a key closing condition; the deal still requires additional regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
11 September 2026
Eli Lilly acquires AtaiBeckley for neuroplastogen mental‑health pipeline
Adds clinical-stage neuroplastogens, including lead program BPL-003 for treatment‑resistant depression; transaction approved by AtaiBeckley shareholders.
11 September 2026
TotalEnergies takes full ownership of Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant
Grandpuits converts hard-to-recycle household plastics into pyrolysis oil at 15,000 t/yr capacity; production began March 2026 and feedstock supply was secured in 2023.
10 September 2026
Nel ASA partners with Hydrasun for European MC Series PEM integration
Establishes Aberdeen assembly for containerised MC Series PEM systems; electrolyser stacks remain produced in Wallingford, CT; Scottish fund backs facility upgrades.
10 September 2026
INA installs back-pressure steam turbines at Rijeka Refinery
Back-pressure turbines with generators installed at Rijeka; >EUR 15m investment to cut steam use, save energy and lower CO₂ emissions.
10 September 2026
SABIC AN greenlights ammonia and urea complex; EPC awarded to Samsung E&A
New complex adds 1.2 Mt/yr ammonia and 2.6 Mt/yr urea, lifting urea capacity to 7.4 Mt/yr; construction starts Q4 2026, commercial production expected Q4 2030. Includes carbon capture tech.
10 September 2026
European Commission launches European Radioisotope Valley Initiative to secure EU supply
Framework to boost EU production capacity, guide R&D and investments, and reduce dependence on Russian isotopes and HALEU.
10 September 2026
PI Advanced Materials wins KPCA award for world-first 4µm unstretched polyimide film
World-first mass-production 4µm unstretched PI film matches mechanical, thermal and adhesion performance of standard 12.5µm film at about one-third the thickness.
10 September 2026
Saipem and Jan De Nul sign LOI for Rovuma LNG offshore works with ExxonMobil
LOI covers preliminary engineering, procurement and technical services worth about €11m for upstream offshore scope; final EPCI award depends on FID and government/regulatory approvals expected in 2026.
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