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21 May 2026
Shofu, Tosoh, Mitsui Chemicals, Orbray launch zirconia dental-waste recycling project
Verification project to recycle zirconia dental milling waste into regenerated raw material and remanufactured blocks for reuse; practical use targeted by FY2028 with dental labs.
21 May 2026
EnviTec Biogas to deliver first EnviThan plant in Denmark for Gasum
935 Nm3/h upgrading unit in a 45-ft container with SEPURAN Green membrane, ready to feed the gas grid by year-end; enables plant to raise output from 40 to up to 70 GWh/yr.
21 May 2026
Kemira and CuspAI design AI‑generated PFAS‑removal materials
Generative AI designed novel MOFs targeting PFAS (GenX, PFBS, PFOS), screened ~300T structures, yielded 5,000 candidates narrowed to ~20 in six months; next phase: development and testing
21 May 2026
Equinor and Aker BP align to accelerate NCS development
Strategic tie-up to align ownership and speed NCS developments: 19% sale in Ringvei Vest, 38.16% Frigg UK divestment, Wisting stake to 42.5%; $23M; effective 1 Jan 2026, pending approvals.
20 May 2026
BASF Coatings named GM 2025 Supplier of the Year
Named 2025 Supplier of the Year at a 34th annual Austin event for outstanding performance, innovation and partnership; one of 103 global awardees; readies for Carlyle ownership transition in Q2 2026.
20 May 2026
Petrobras acquires 49.99% stake in Lightsource bp Brazil renewable JV
Completed formation of an equal‑managed JV in Brazil's onshore renewables, including Milagres 212 MWp PV, energy storage and advanced projects; supports 2026–2030 business plan.
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20 May 2026
Gasunie opens first 32-km section of Dutch hydrogen network
King and minister inaugurated the first pipeline segment. Network planned ~1,200 km via repurposed gas pipelines, linking Dutch industry to Germany and Belgium; first plant now connected.
20 May 2026
BASF to sell silicates business and Düsseldorf assets to PQ
Silicates business and Düsseldorf assets to be sold; closing expected H2 2026. Buyer will keep operations, ensure continuity and grow the business; financial terms undisclosed.
20 May 2026
Vattenfall opens 139 MW Bruzaholm wind farm
Park in Eksjö will produce ~460 GWh/yr; ~50% allocated to Volvo under a long-term PPA. Features 38 MW/38 MWh battery, local financial support and biodiversity measures
20 May 2026
Axens and XCF Global collaborate to commercialize Vegan HEFA technology
Deal to accelerate Vegan HEFA deployment for SAF and renewable diesel: licensor retains global licensing; partner may offer project development, construction and operations. Initial term three years.
20 May 2026
BASF refocuses on growing core businesses under Winning Ways
Core Transformation Office, led by Julia Raquet, launches CoreShift to cut net cash fixed costs up to 20% by 2029, simplify operations, harmonize processes and roll out ERP and AI.
20 May 2026
Covestro opens TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China
New TPU AD Center links Zhuhai production and Changhua R&D, offering extrusion/injection simulation, compounding, color and pilot film lines to speed APAC solutions
20 May 2026
BASF and Cromology convert end‑of‑life tires into binder for Tollens Maxiline+ wall paint
Chemically recycled styrene-acrylate binder from tire pyrolysis oil used in interior wall paint via mass-balance. REDcert² certified; 10 L ≈ 2 tires; reduces fossil feedstock and CO₂.
20 May 2026
Lindex and BASF introduce loopamid recycled polyamide for lingerie
A recycled polyamide 6 made from textile waste can recycle blended fabrics, match virgin quality for multiple cycles; lingerie items using it are planned for early 2027.
20 May 2026
BASF patents hot-gas welding process for PPA plastics
Channel-guided hot-gas welding yields uniform heating, ~10s welds, lower temperatures and energy use, thicker melt layers, fewer clogs and higher reliability for thermoplastic components.
20 May 2026
bp signs three PSCs in Indonesia
Signed three PSCs in Indonesia: Bintuni and Drawa near Tangguh LNG (potential short‑cycle development) and Barong in East Java, raising participation to 11 blocks; part of 2025 bidding round.
20 May 2026
APA appoints Worley as engineering partner for Australia’s gas transmission network
Three-year engineering partnership to deliver scalable gas transmission and storage upgrades—boosting capacity, flexibility and resilience through replication, digital delivery and standardization.
20 May 2026
MAIRE wins ~€1.3bn in new awards, including large E&C project and urea plant licensing & PDP
Awards cover projects across Asia, Europe and the Americas under IE&CS and STS units; Tecnimont and KT to execute onshore and refinery works; further details pending formalities.
20 May 2026
Mitsui Chemicals Included in Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Asia Pacific Index for 8th Year
DJBiC evaluates ESG across ~600 Asia‑Pacific firms; 162 companies (76 Japanese) selected in 2025. Also in FTSE4Good, MSCI ESG Leaders and six GPIF indices. Highlights Blue Value (env.) and Rose Value.
20 May 2026
QatarEnergy acquires stakes in three offshore Uruguay exploration blocks
Stakes acquired in three offshore Uruguay blocks: 18% in OFF‑4 (APA operator 50%), 30% in OFF‑2 (Shell 70% op), 30% in OFF‑7 (Shell 40%, Chevron 30%). Areas 11,155–18,227 km², depths 40–4,000 m.
19 May 2026
European Commission unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to secure EU fertiliser supply and food security
Immediate liquidity relief and CAP flexibility for farmers; boost domestic, low‑carbon and circular production; improve market transparency, monitoring, and preparedness.
19 May 2026
Heidelberg Materials to acquire 10% stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
Deal includes long-term material supply agreements with a leading Texas reinforced-concrete pipe manufacturer operating automated plants near San Antonio/Austin, DFW and Houston; terms undisclosed.
19 May 2026
Borouge and AD Ports Group explore UAE East Coast export hub
Partnership to study an alternative East Coast export hub to boost export continuity, operational flexibility and logistics resilience, building on a long-standing 2001 collaboration.
19 May 2026
Amgen CFO Peter Griffith to retire; Thomas Dittrich named CFO
Successor returns July 1 as EVP and assumes CFO duties Sept 1; outgoing CFO stays through Jan 2027 to aid transition. Successor has 30+ yrs finance leadership, ex‑CFO at Galderma, Shire, Sulzer.
19 May 2026
Equinor signs 5-year gas supply deal to Germany
Five-year contract supplies ~2.2 TWh/yr of Norwegian gas to Germany from April 2026, with ~9% lower upstream GHG intensity tracked by guarantees of origin.
19 May 2026
WACKER launches CRS for nucleic-acid medicines
CRS offers R&D-grade pDNA, RNA and LNP production, construct design, lipid screening and analytical services for preclinical studies, with seamless scale-up to GMP clinical supply.
19 May 2026
RWE expands Hambach with 16.5 MW solar park and 80 MWh battery
At Hambach's Manheimer Bucht, 25,300 panels across ~20 football pitches will power ~5,000 homes. Battery construction starts this summer to support grid stability; municipalities may join.
19 May 2026
Novo Nordisk: Semaglutide shows hepatic safety and efficacy in MASH
ESSENCE subgroup analyses (menopause, Japanese) and real-world data show broad benefit across populations, highlight severe underdiagnosis, reduced quality of life and rising healthcare costs
19 May 2026
Repono launches 202 MW BESS in Romania with Gunvor and enspired
202 MW/404 MWh BESS in Argeș, Romania — one of SE Europe's largest. Project will be commercially managed and optimized for multiple revenue streams; COD targeted Q2 2027 pending financing.
19 May 2026
Takeda: Jury verdict in AMITIZA antitrust case; FY2025 results to be revised
Jury awarded USD 884,943,990 in single damages in AMITIZA antitrust trial; wholesaler/retailer sums subject to trebling. Will appeal, assess provision and revise FY2025 filings; minimal FY2026 impact.
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