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2 September 2026
Sinopec Group advances CCER pilot gas‑flaring recovery projects
Two pilot gas‑flaring recovery CCER projects have connected to the national carbon market and completed on‑site audits; they are now in the emission‑reduction registration stage.
1 September 2026
Natref operational update: downstream unit shutdown
Unplanned downstream outage in mid‑August coincided with a planned shutdown, disrupting production and jet‑fuel supply; measures aim to stabilise supply through end‑September.
1 September 2026
SOCAR and CNOOC sign MoU on upstream projects and technical cooperation
Agreement covers joint upstream projects in Azerbaijan and abroad and expands cooperation into refining, petrochemicals, technical services, equipment supply and new technologies.
1 September 2026
Sines to revise PUZILS to align with industrial‑logistics growth
Covers 4,157 ha (≈21% of the municipality); 24‑month revision window; Strategic Environmental Assessment framework retained; 76.3% of land in the National Ecological Reserve.
1 September 2026
SOCAR to acquire stakes in Comstock’s Haynesville assets
Acquires stakes in Legacy and Western Haynesville plus a participation in Pinnacle Gas; deal valued at $1.65bn with closing targeted by Dec 31, 2026.
1 September 2026
SPIE Nucléaire wins rotating-machines maintenance contracts at seven EDF nuclear sites
Consortium deals cover seven French nuclear sites, mobilise nearly 100 staff and involve over 1,200 rotating‑machine maintenance tasks; contracts began on January 1.
1 September 2026
BWT Alpine to run European logistics on Enilive HVOlution
Diesel from waste feedstocks will power logistics vehicles across European rounds, supplied via a broad service-station network with Multicard refuelling; lifecycle CO₂ cuts reported at 79.5%.
1 September 2026
Perpetual Next appoints Kreston ME Consulting for UAE biomethanol feasibility study
Study to assess a ~220,000 tpa biomethanol plant in Abu Dhabi using ~320,000 tpa imported biocarbon; covers demand, regulation, logistics, economics and financing. Completion Q4 2026.
1 September 2026
Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO adopted by ALBION for Excia compact cases
Plant-derived isosorbide plastic blended with other transparent resins achieves pearlescent, seashell-like compact cases with retained durability and weather resistance.
1 September 2026
Veolia signs three MOUs with Saudi partners on desalination, mining water reuse and LPG decarbonisation
Three MOUs with Saudi industrial partners target desalination efficiency, mining water and waste reuse, and decarbonisation of LPG storage, with potential CO2 savings of 500,000 t/yr.
1 September 2026
UPM / future WISA Group — Capital Markets Day 23 Sep 2026
Management will present strategy, growth opportunities, operations and financial targets for the demerged plywood business; event offers onsite attendance and live webcast.
1 September 2026
GSK advances mRNA seasonal flu vaccine to phase III
Phase II showed higher immune responses vs licensed comparators and acceptable safety; phase III starts Sept 2026 with Fast Track FDA status.
1 September 2026
Metso and Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) to deliver concentrator plant for GTK Mintec pilot in Outokumpu
Engineering and delivery of process technology for a minerals pilot plant in Outokumpu; operations due by end‑2028; two test lines, HPGR, flotation, closed‑loop water and digital automation.
1 September 2026
Symrise to sell AmeriTerpenes terpene business to Mutares
Divestment narrows Symrise focus under ONE Symrise; AmeriTerpenes to remain a US-based supplier of renewable terpene ingredients with continued commercial links and confidential financial terms.
1 September 2026
Sasol posts stronger FY2026 results and lowers net debt to US$3.3bn
Operational gains, cost control and market recovery drove stronger earnings; capex fell 18%, renewables expanded, and dividend remains paused until net debt is sustainably below US$3bn.
31 August 2026
SK On and NeoVolta Power agree 18 GWh U.S. BESS collaboration
Five-year 9 GWh LFP pouch-cell supply runs 2027–2031; reciprocal pack purchases and an extra 9 GWh lift total partnership to 18 GWh to serve U.S. BESS demand.
31 August 2026
Wison New Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies partner to add DMR liquefaction to FLNG offerings
Adds pre‑engineered DMR liquefaction to FLNG offerings; the technology will move beyond operator‑equity projects to the wider FLNG market for the first time.
31 August 2026
Cheniere Completes Corpus Christi Stage 3; 5,000th LNG Cargo Exported
CCL Stage 3 reaches substantial completion; project raises U.S. Gulf Coast capacity by ~20% to ~56 mtpa and marks the 5,000th exported LNG cargo.
31 August 2026
AFRY named ITA for 1.5 GW Thai Binh LNG‑to‑Power project
Technical advisory for offshore and onshore LNG receiving, subsea pipelines and a CCPP serving a 1.5 GW LNG‑to‑power development in Hung Yen, Vietnam.
31 August 2026
AFRY to lead FEED for Uniper NorthStarH2 e‑methanol plant
FEED covers process design, plant engineering, HSE and OEM coordination for a 115,000 t/y e‑methanol plant using 175 MW electrolysis and biogenic CO₂.
31 August 2026
Celanese sells additional 19% stake in Nutrinova JV to Mitsui
Transaction yields roughly $152 million cash; seller retains 11% and will operate a diketene unit in transition; expected close in Q4.
31 August 2026
Robus Capital acquires 80% of RHEINZINK
Majority ownership transferred; seller retains 20%; company to remain independent in Datteln; transaction terms undisclosed.
31 August 2026
thyssenkrupp Steel starts partial refurbishment of Schwelgern 2 blast furnace
Six-week partial refurbishment of Europe’s largest blast furnace begins Aug 30; cooling, refractory and auxiliary systems serviced; occasional night-time noise possible.
31 August 2026
Lilly to acquire Merida Biosciences for antibody‑degrading immunology platform
Precision platform targets pathogenic autoantibodies; MER511 Phase 1 shows strong reductions in thyroid‑stimulating antibodies; deal includes up to $2.875B in cash.
31 August 2026
KBR Secures FEED for Live Oak e‑NG Project in Nebraska
FEED awarded for Norfolk e‑NG plant using ~250 MW electrolysis to produce synthetic methane for export to Japan; FID targeted 2027 and commercial operations by 2030.
31 August 2026
PPG ONE RANGE — PPG launches one-component marine coatings for onboard maintenance
Five ready-to-use one-component marine coatings plus a battery-powered application tool to simplify onboard maintenance, reduce mixing and waste, and support low-VOC and low flame spread needs.
31 August 2026
Eli Lilly: Taltz plus Zepbound sustain improved psoriatic and metabolic outcomes at 52 weeks
Combination maintained or deepened psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis responses and reduced systemic inflammation while improving metabolic measures including BMI and HbA1c at one year versus Taltz alone.
31 August 2026
SPIE Belgium to deliver BoP for HybriX Energy’s Volta and Franklin 300 MWh battery parks
Two 150 MWh battery parks tied into Elia's 150 kV network will deliver grid flexibility (70 MW for 4 hours); SPIE handles BoP, HV transformers, SCADA integration and long-term maintenance; commissioning in 2027.
31 August 2026
John Cockerill to equip A1 Iron & Steel with integrated cold‑rolling complex in Tanzania
Integrated plant will combine pickling with acid regeneration, a 6‑high cold mill and Galvalume coating to produce cold‑rolled and coated steel for East Africa.
31 August 2026
Acelen Agripark marks first year with biofactory scarifying 1.7M macauba seeds/month
Robotized scarification and automated nursery enable commercial-scale macauba seedling production for SAF and HVO feedstock.
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