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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
26 August 2026
Nanning Sun Paper awards ANDRITZ orders for third pulp line and PM21
Mid double-digit million-euro package covers pulp fiberline, recovery boiler, white liquor gasifier and handling equipment; start-up targeted mid‑2027.
26 August 2026
Chiyoda and Sage Geosystems to study high‑pressure surface facilities for commercial EGS
Feasibility study of high‑pressure surface facilities for commercial enhanced geothermal systems to enable baseload power and long‑duration energy storage.
26 August 2026
Natref operational response after mid‑August downstream shutdown
An unplanned downstream shutdown in mid‑August, coinciding with a planned outage, reduced output; the affected unit will remain operational until end-September to help stabilise jet fuel supply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
25 August 2026
SK Innovation to absorb subsidiary SK IE Technology in 2027 merger
Absorption aims to strengthen the separator business’ finances and cut costs; shares to be issued to subsidiary shareholders; merger effective Jan 1, 2027.
25 August 2026
Siemens Energy to separate Transformation of Industry into standalone company
Planned deconsolidation while the parent keeps a meaningful minority stake; the unit reported €5.7bn revenue, 17,000 employees and an 11.3% margin (FY2025).
25 August 2026
JSW Steel India orders ANDRITZ galvanizing line for AHSS
New galvanizing line will produce galvanized Advanced High‑Strength Steel for automotive use; ~500,000 t/yr capacity and start-up planned for 2028.
25 August 2026
CNCEC-ECEC breaks ground on Egypt Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant
Groundbreaking held for the Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant in Egypt under an EPC joint-venture contract.
25 August 2026
Metso to supply ~EUR 25m processing package for Yenipazar polymetallic project
Key concentrator package for a greenfield polymetallic mine in Yozgat province covering comminution, flotation, dewatering and online analytics.
25 August 2026
CATL unveils full-chain storage and partners with Moura for Brazil auction
Announces local partnership to bid in Brazil's Capacity Reserve Auction and displays TENER S/H/Sodium utility portfolio plus local service, testing and parts network.
25 August 2026
LKAB builds 25 Mt/y sorting plant in Malmberget
New facility adds ~7–8 Mt/y capacity, prepares for apatite handling for phosphorus and rare-earth plans, backed by SEK 6bn investment and due in 2028.
25 August 2026
Equinor reshapes international portfolio — targets 950,000 boepd outside Norway by 2030
Portfolio concentrated into fewer countries, expected ~USD 20bn free cash flow 2026–2030; US, Brazil and Angola to drive growth; higher margins from high-grading and stepped-up exploration.
25 August 2026
Equinor: Troll Phase 3 Stage 2 boosts gas supply to Troll A
Stage 2 began production on 22 August, accelerating 55 billion scm from Troll West, coming online early and several hundred million NOK below the original cost estimate.
25 August 2026
Olin and Huntsman shareholders approve all‑stock merger to form OlinHuntsman
Transaction cleared overwhelming preliminary shareholder votes; remains subject to regulatory approvals, certification and other customary closing conditions with closing targeted H1 2027.
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