All news (page 23)

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  19 June 2026

  Equinor-led TWIN subsea tieback to boost Troll gas exports

  Subsea tieback will add about 11 billion Sm3 of gas, cost just over NOK 4 billion and target production start as early as 2028.
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  19 June 2026

  Petrobras approves FID for RPBC bioQAV and renewable diesel plant

  FID approved for RPBC biorefinery to produce aviation bio-kerosene and renewable diesel; ~US$1.2bn investment, 15,000 bpd capacity, operations due 2030.
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  19 June 2026

  Sasol broadens Northern Cape green hydrogen strategy

  From one-site Boegoebaai plan to a province-wide green hydrogen ecosystem, prioritising giga-scale renewables, transmission, port and phased market development.
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  19 June 2026

  Johnson & Johnson: MEMBRANE shows MMA embolization with TRUFILL n‑BCA reduces cSDH recurrence

  Randomized MEMBRANE trial found adding middle meningeal artery embolization with TRUFILL n‑BCA to standard care lowered chronic subdural hematoma recurrence and re‑intervention.
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  19 June 2026

  SPIE Energy Poland leads 400 kV Choczewo substation to connect offshore wind

  Choczewo substation now feeds Baltic Power and will route offshore wind into Poland’s 400 kV grid; full project completion is scheduled for 2027.
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  19 June 2026

  Evonik sells Hanau pharmaceutical-ingredient assets to ProChem

  Selected Hanau production assets transfer to a CDMO; Hanau GMP lipid unit retained to supply clinical and small commercial needs; deal expected to close 19 June 2026.

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  19 June 2026

  Teijin: MHLW approves XEOMIN for cervical dystonia and blepharospasm

  Japan expands XEOMIN label to two focal dystonias, adding to existing spasticity and sialorrhea indications.
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  19 June 2026

  Zenyaku/Chugai: Rituxan approved in Japan for adult-onset frequently relapsing or steroid‑dependent nephrotic syndrome

  Approval adds adult-onset indication with specified IV dosing; Phase III showed 87.4% relapse‑free at Week 49 versus 38.0% for placebo; safety consistent with prior data.
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  19 June 2026

  Chugai wins MHLW approval for Avastin as first treatment for neurofibromatosis type 2

  MHLW adds NF2 to Avastin label after a Japanese Phase II BeatNF2 study showed hearing improvements and tumor-volume trends; recommended dose 5 mg/kg IV every two weeks.
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  19 June 2026

  Chugai files Japanese NDA for sparsentan in IgA nephropathy

  Application to Japan's health ministry follows global and Japanese Phase III trials showing large UPCR reductions and suggested eGFR benefit.
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  19 June 2026

  Holcim acquires Xella

  Adds European walling brands (Ytong, Hebel, Silka, Multipor); projected 2026 sales €1bn; €60m run-rate EBITDA synergies by year three; EPS accretive in year one.
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  19 June 2026

  AGC launches windshield-to-flat-glass recycling demonstration

  A June 2026 pilot will collect discarded windshields from repairs, separate laminated glass and use recovered cullet as feedstock for architectural flat glass production.
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  18 June 2026

  NAN GreenMet and Silox form 50:50 JV to build India's advanced Li‑ion battery recycling platform

  A 50:50 joint venture will set up India's most advanced Li‑ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform.
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  18 June 2026

  Toray selected by JAXA for on‑orbit 3D printing and advanced materials

  Develop 3D printing materials and equipment for in-space manufacturing to produce satellite components, repair parts, debris shields and large structures.
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  18 June 2026

  Indaver opens Rivenhall IWMF, its largest Energy‑from‑Waste plant

  Facility now processing waste and exporting power; capacity 595,000 t/yr and electricity for ~125,700 homes; €680m investment and plans for 40 ha low‑carbon greenhouses.
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  18 June 2026

  Jordan Green Ammonia secures 1,000‑ha Aqaba lease for 120,000 t/yr green ammonia project

  A 1,000‑hectare site in Aqaba leased for a green ammonia plant producing 120,000 t/yr using 550 MWp solar plus storage; financial close targeted September 2027.
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  18 June 2026

  Siemens adds XLad ladder logic and S7-1200 G2 support to Simatic AX LCE

  Adds ladder programming (XLad), Git/CI/CD integration, bidirectional text/graphical editing and support for S7‑1200 G2 controllers to broaden application scope.
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  18 June 2026

  BASF Adapzo Active classified as FRAC Group Code 56

  New HDAC-inhibitor fungicide gets its own FRAC code; targets Asian soybean rust in South America, shows ~6 bags/ha yield gain and no cross-resistance to current solutions.
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  18 June 2026

  WuXi Biologics Suzhou biosafety lab wins fourth EMA GMP certificate enabling 19 EU products

  EMA found zero critical findings in a four-day GMP inspection supporting EU marketing authorization for 19 biologics from 13 clients.
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  18 June 2026

  Equinor agrees concept for Ringvei Vest subsea tie‑back to Troll B

  Subsea development tying seven discoveries and one prospect to Troll B; estimated 240 million boe. Plan includes 13 wells, seabed tie‑in and DG2 decision planned end of year.
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  18 June 2026

  ProLogium and Elysian sign MoU to evaluate next‑generation batteries for large electric aircraft

  Parties will assess pack‑level energy density targets (320–420 Wh/kg) to support large battery‑electric aircraft with 750–1,000 km ranges and explore European supply‑chain localization.
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  18 June 2026

  Braskem launches Blooming Future LR1 chemical/product tanker

  Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
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  18 June 2026

  Evonik expands Tailor Made efficiency program; 3,200 jobs to go

  Companywide restructuring through 2029 including 3,200 job cuts and discontinuation of the polyester business in 2027.
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  18 June 2026

  TotalEnergies MethaneLive real-time methane monitoring centre

  Real‑time methane monitoring using 13,000 sensors, AI analytics and targeted maintenance to detect and correct fugitive emissions across operated Upstream sites.
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  18 June 2026

  Statkraft and Alcoa agree 4.8 TWh supply to secure Lista aluminium plant

  About 4.8 TWh of power for 2028–2031 to underpin Lista production after Line 2 restart, supporting the plant’s 95,000 tpa nameplate capacity and further development.
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  18 June 2026

  UPM to curtail production at Kaukas and Pietarsaari pulp mills

  Kaukas will be shut from 3 Aug 2026 for ~six weeks; Pietarsaari may face a temporary shutdown in October to optimise production and wood sourcing.
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  18 June 2026

  ORLEN takes 20% stake in Goliat and four Norwegian licences

  Acquisition adds ~58 million boe (including ~3 BCM gas) and aims to lift output from ~4,000 to ~12,000 boe/d through development of Goliat and Goliat Ridge.
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  18 June 2026

  Kemira and IFF move Alpha Bio manufacturing to Hanko

  Alpha Bio JV shifts its planned commercial-scale biobased materials plant to Hanko; EUR 130m investment, 50/50 ownership, commercial production now targeted for 2029.
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  18 June 2026

  Roche: FDA accepts sBLA for subcutaneous Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

  sBLA accepted based on phase III SUNMO showing 59% reduction in progression risk; FDA decision expected by 9 Feb 2027.
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  17 June 2026

  ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp Steel and voestalpine urge ETS reform to protect EU steelmaking

  They want a temporary pause in ETS cost increases, funding and support for first movers, and measures to address import/export competitiveness to preserve European steel value chains.