All news (page 36)

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  25 May 2026

  Aramco transfers PRefChem ownership to PETRONAS

  PRefChem is now fully owned by the buyer; deal boosts acquirer's operations and supply flexibility, lets seller optimize downstream assets. Also to explore crude supply, tech exchange and distribution
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  25 May 2026

  Sines strengthens transatlantic digital connectivity

  Telesur–EllaLink deal to build Caribbean Gateway cable linking the Caribbean, Europe, US and Brazil, boosting capacity and redundancy and EU digital resilience; boosts ZILS appeal for data infra
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  25 May 2026

  PETRONAS: Lifeboat-maintenance incident at FSO Sepat kills three

  FSO Sepat lifeboat-maintenance incident involved four contractor personnel; one injured and evacuated for treatment. Investigations ongoing; company offering support and condolences.
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  25 May 2026

  AGC opens DX Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad

  R&D and talent-development base for DX - integrates IT and manufacturing expertise, advances AI projects (anomaly detection, demand forecasting) and enables global deployment of skills and tech.
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  23 May 2026

  MOL opens probe into Olefin-1 incident at Tiszaújváros

  Cooperating with authorities; unit draining underway for damage assessment. Two discharged, seven hospitalized (stable). Psychological support provided. Fuel supply unaffected; other units operating.
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  22 May 2026

  Acelen Renewables raises US$1.5bn to build SAF/HVO biorefinery in Bahia

  Bahia biorefinery to produce 1 billion litres/year of SAF and HVO, targeting start of operations in 2029.

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  22 May 2026

  Boehringer Ingelheim: CHMP backs JASCAYD (nerandomilast) for IPF and PPF

  CHMP recommends EU approval after Phase III FIBRONEER trials showed slowed FVC decline in IPF and PPF; oral preferential PDE4B inhibitor already authorised in multiple countries.
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  22 May 2026

  MOL Petrochemicals explosion in Tiszaújváros — one dead, several injured

  Fire at olefin plant is being extinguished; company cooperating with authorities. CEO en route. Company expresses condolences and regards the colleague as part of the corporate group.
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  22 May 2026

  MOL obtains U.S. license to continue NIS negotiations

  OFAC granted a license to continue negotiations to acquire a majority stake in NIS until 6 June 2026; talks enter final phase—significant progress, but some terms remain to be settled.
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  22 May 2026

  MOL Olefin-1 explosion in Tiszaújváros

  Explosion during unit restart left one worker dead and nine injured; fire extinguished. Investigation under way. Other complex units keep running; refining and fuel supply unaffected; event insured.
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  22 May 2026

  EU awards €400m to 65 projects to decarbonise industrial heat

  Across 10 EEA countries, projects deploy heat pumps, resistance, solar thermal and hybrids in sectors like pulp, steel, glass and food - avoiding 6.6M tCO2 over 10 years. Grant deals expected H2 2026.
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  22 May 2026

  Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) reduces body weight up to 13% in adults 65+

  Once-daily oral orforglipron can be taken any time without food/water restrictions; showed significant 72-week weight loss across ages and diabetes status; safety consistent; GI AEs common.
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  22 May 2026

  Merck secures CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA + Padcev in cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC

  CHMP backed perioperative regimen for cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC after Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑905 showed significant EFS, OS and pCR gains; EC decision due by Q3 2026; FDA cleared Nov 2025.
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  22 May 2026

  Novo Nordisk: CHMP recommends Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), the first oral GLP‑1, for EU approval

  Oral semaglutide showed 16.6% mean weight loss (OASIS4, adherent); SELECT data added to label for CV risk reduction; no drug-drug restrictions; planned launch outside US H2 2026.
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  22 May 2026

  Port of Rotterdam demonstrates safe ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering (MAGPIE)

  Full-scale ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering demo found bunkering can be done safely in active ports if planned with robust safety, equipment and regulatory frameworks; report gives practical guidance.
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  22 May 2026

  Uniper appoints Birgit Korte Head of External Communication and Group Spokesperson

  Birgit Korte will become Head of External Communications and Group Spokesperson in June 2026. She previously led the press office at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
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  22 May 2026

  GreenLine Mobility expands LNG truck deployment with Tata Steel

  LNG trucks flagged off at Meramandali to cut long‑haul emissions; fleet 1,000+ LNG/EV trucks, 90M+ km, >24,000 tCO2 saved; target 10,000 trucks and 100 LNG stations.
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  22 May 2026

  PRC Europe 2026: Downstream leaders focus on decarbonisation in Amsterdam

  Delegates debated turning ambitions into bankable projects: hydrogen integration, SAF, refinery synergies, circular feedstocks, recycling tech, digitalisation and execution risk
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  21 May 2026

  Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies to develop composite bulkheads

  MoU to engineer non-structural composite bulkheads for ships using a patented carbon-based composite that holds non-combustibility certification.
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  21 May 2026

  PETRONAS Chemicals Group 1Q2026: 97% plant utilisation and improved earnings

  High plant utilisation, RM7.0bn revenue and RM1.2bn EBITDA; PAT RM427m vs LAT RM730m prior quarter amid higher commodity prices.
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  21 May 2026

  Aurora Renewable Carbon and Ten Damme agree long-term biomass supply for Empyro

  Long-term deal secures sustainably sourced wood residues for Empyro bio-oil plant restart; feedstock will meet NTA 8080 traceability and sustainability criteria.
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  21 May 2026

  PCC SE: Stable Q1 EBITDA amid 12% sales drop

  EBITDA fell 2.9% to €13.0m while sales dropped 12% to €221.0m; EBT improved on exchange-rate effects; Trading & Services and logistics strengthened; bond repaid €21.0m.
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  21 May 2026

  Repsol’s 825 MW Pinnington solar plant enters commercial operation in Texas

  Reached COD 2.5× faster than peers; built by Black & Veatch/OCI. Created ~700 construction jobs, 1.5M panels, cuts ~1M t CO₂/yr, boosts ERCOT capacity and grid resilience.
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  21 May 2026

  Eni inks long-term LNG deals in Indonesia

  Three long-term deals secure ~2 MTPA LNG from Kutei Basin; supply via Bontang LNG, reactivating one idle train to maximize use of existing infrastructure.
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  21 May 2026

  Rely wins Power2X EPC for 20MW Djewels green hydrogen plant in Delfzijl

  Project reached FID/NTP and moves into construction. Will use John Cockerill pressurized alkaline electrolysis; first hydrogen expected mid‑2028; plant ties into local Chemical Park and Nobian.
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  21 May 2026

  Eni CCUS Holding secures £500m+ financing facility for CCS platform

  Facility backs Liverpool Bay CCS (operational 2028; 4.5 Mt/yr rising to 10 Mt by 2030s), funds other projects (L10, Bacton, Ravenna option); 13-bank syndicate; 30% built
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  21 May 2026

  PureCycle and Reliable Caps launch closures made with PureFive recycled polypropylene (up to 75% PCR)

  Bright white, colorable closures using certified, domestically sourced recycled PP; FDA-grade and GreenCircle‑certified, suited for contact‑sensitive food, beverage and personal‑care packaging.
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  21 May 2026

  LANXESS re-elects Rainier van Roessel as Supervisory Board Chairman

  Uta Kemmerich-Keil (59), former head of P&G International Personal Healthcare, joins the Supervisory Board, succeeding Dr. Heike Hanagarth, who did not stand for re-election.
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  21 May 2026

  EIF commits €200m to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' Advanced Bioenergy Fund II

  €200m backing to scale biomethane in Europe via greenfield anaerobic‑digestion plants converting agricultural waste; fund targets €1.5bn and aims to strengthen energy security.
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  21 May 2026

  Hycamite plans 200 kt/yr graphite plant in Finland

  EU CRMA status and new tech enable a phased Finnish project: Phase 1 demo starts next year; full scale could reach 200 kt/yr (~40% of EU battery graphite demand), serving batteries and industry.