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24 April 2026

Synthos names Agata Gładysz‑Stańczyk President; Zbigniew Warmuz to Supervisory Board

Warmuz becomes Vice‑Chairman. Gładysz‑Stańczyk, with the Group since Oct 2020 and ex‑Insulation BU director, brings sales, R&D and production experience; EUMEPS president since 2025
24 April 2026

Iberdrola sells Mexico business

Mexico business sale completed: 2,600 MW (1,368 MW gas/cogeneration; 1,232 MW wind/solar), plus commercial ops and development projects; aligns with strategy to focus on contracted generation.
24 April 2026

BASF launches ELASTOSPRAY BMB biomass‑balance isocyanate for North American SPF market

Drop-in biomass-balance isocyanate for SPF systems requires no reformulation, offers 21-29% lower product carbon footprints, REDcert2-verified, supports EPDs and local renewable-energy production
24 April 2026

Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Chemical cleared by JFTC for Sumitomo’s PP and LLDPE integration into Prime Polymer

MOU (Sept 2025) and definitive agreement (Dec 2025) formalize PP/LLDPE business integration; overseas antitrust reviews are ongoing and the deal will close after their clearance.
24 April 2026

TotalEnergies greenlights Mirny 1 GW wind and 600 MWh BESS in Kazakhstan

FID taken and financing secured for Kazakhstan wind+BESS project; $1.2B investment (75% external). 25‑yr PPA; ~100 TWh over 25 yrs to power ~1M people. Partners: 60/20/20; Saft supplies BESS.
24 April 2026

Chugai Q1 FY2026 Results

Core rev ¥321.7B (+11.5%), core OP ¥163.3B (+17.1%), core net ¥118.6B (+19.6%). Launched Elevidys (DMD JP); Lunsumio+Polivy approved for LBCL. R&D: NXT007 switch, Enspryng (MOGAD), Foundayo US approval.
24 April 2026

Chugai Pharmaceutical: Organizational Restructure and Appointments

Discovery Pharmacology reorganized into Specialty and Oncology units effective Jul 1, 2026. Muramatsu (Specialty), Kashima (Oncology), Saito (Quality & Regulatory), Yamaga (Oncology Marketing) named.
24 April 2026

EMA recommends Redemplo for adults with familial chylomicronaemia syndrome (FCS)

siRNA blocking APOC3 cut triglycerides 80% vs 17% in trial; lowered acute pancreatitis rates; given subcutaneously every 3 months; common AEs: hyperglycaemia, headache, nausea.
24 April 2026

PETRONAS Strengthens OGSE Resilience and Competitiveness at Partners Day

OGSE Partners Day convened 800+ stakeholders to advance resilience, tech adoption, talent and finance. Launched sustainable vendor financing MoU with major banks to support green transition.
24 April 2026

WuXi Biologics completes Chengdu microbial site structure; key equipment delivered

Targeting GMP by end‑2026; 95,000 m² Chengdu site with 15,000 L fermenter (110 DS batches/yr, upgradable), dual‑chamber lyophilizer, >10M vials/yr fill, automation and green design
24 April 2026

Ercros' Mónica Viloria appointed president of Catalan Transport Users' Council

Mónica Viloria will serve a four‑year term as president, aiming to strengthen the council as a shippers' forum on transport, logistics and customs and boost business competitiveness.
24 April 2026

Kemira Q1 2026: Revenue and Profitability Down; Performance Actions Accelerated

Q1 revenue and margins fell due to weak demand, pricing and FX; volumes stable. Operative EBITDA down; operating cash flow improved. Outlook unchanged; cost and pricing measures accelerated.
24 April 2026

Yara reports higher margins and strong volumes in Q1 2026

EBITDA excl. items rose to USD 896m; net income USD 327m. Middle East conflict disrupted fertilizer supply and raised prices; the company used its global model to sustain production and sourcing.
24 April 2026

Eni Q1 2026 results: raises share buyback to €2.8bn

Q1: E&P +9% to 1.8 mln boe/d; ~1bn boe discovered; FY CFFO raised to €13.8bn; Plenitude demerger, Acea adds clients to reach 11m; Enilive FIDs two biorefineries; proforma gearing 15%
24 April 2026

Asahi Kasei sues Chinese firms over Duranol™ patent

Filed March 25, 2026 in Shanghai IP Court over water‑based Duranol polycarbonate diol patents; seeks injunction and damages; had prior 2022 Guangzhou win; maintains broader patent portfolio.
24 April 2026

Sinopec Breakthrough: Jurassic Tight-Sandstone Gas in Sichuan Basin

Yonghong-1 in Bazhong tested high-yield gas from an ultra-deep (>4,500m) reservoir, confirming new reserve potential. Team used horizontal wells with staged fracturing and geo-engineering methods.
23 April 2026

ATOME PLC reaches FID for 260,000 t/yr green fertiliser plant in Villeta, Paraguay

US$665M funded (US$420M debt, US$245M equity); 260,000 t/yr low‑carbon CAN with 10‑year Yara offtake; powered by 100% renewable hydropower; production by Oct 2029.
23 April 2026

PMET partners with Koch Technology Solutions to develop value-added caesium chemicals

Four-month testwork will evaluate conversion of Shaakichiuwaanaan pollucite concentrates into high-value caesium chemical products and pathways into US industrial supply chains.
23 April 2026

Casale to deliver EPC and technology for ATOME’s Villeta green fertiliser plant after FID

FID enables construction of the first industrial-scale low-carbon fertiliser plant using green hydrogen, producing 260,000 t/y CAN and targeting commercial operation by 2029.
23 April 2026

Perstorp and Citrine Informatics accelerate alkyd emulsion R&D with AI

AI platform models thousands of formulations to speed alkyd emulsion development, cut experiments and material use, and guide new surfactant and emulsifier design.
23 April 2026

General Emballage selects ANDRITZ to build Africa’s largest paper machine

New paper machine will make testliner and fluting from recycled furnish, 350,000 t/y capacity, 7.5 m web and 1,200 m/min; supply covers full line, automation and sustainability features.
23 April 2026

Reliance Enterprise Intelligence names Parminder Singh CEO

Asia‑Pacific tech leader to head a JV that combines Meta AI with Reliance’s compute, enterprise reach and Jio connectivity to scale sovereign enterprise AI in India.
23 April 2026

Chevron Lummus Global & ART‑Envi: Enclosed ECHO coke‑handling system

Exclusive enclosed coke‑handling solution combines delayed‑coking tech with ECHO system to eliminate open pits, cut dust/odors/spillage, prevent evaporative water loss, and fit tight plots
23 April 2026

Evonik launches Ancamine® 2873: ultra‑low‑emission, fast winter cure for protective and marine coatings

ULE epoxy curing agent enables fast cure at 5°C, low viscosity for sprayable high‑solids coatings, reduces VOCs, early water resistance, long pot life and corrosion protection.
23 April 2026

Mura Technology joins UK Packaging Pact

WRAP-led 10-year Pact unites nearly 100 organisations to transform packaging across materials: optimise design, scale reuse/refill, boost recycling infrastructure and align policy
23 April 2026

Honeywell Q1 Results, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook and Agrees to Sell Warehouse & Workflow Solutions

Q1: sales +2% organic, orders +7%, backlog $38.3B. Operating income -14% (impairments); segment profit +6% to $2.13B. Adjusted EPS +11% to $2.45; GAAP EPS $1.29.
23 April 2026

Dow Q1 2026 results

Q1: Net sales $9.8B (-6%); volumes -2%; local price -7%. GAAP loss $445M; operating EBIT $154M. Cash from ops $1.1B aided by NOVA payment. Sadara equity loss recognition suspended.
23 April 2026

Evonik and Fuhua complete Leshan specialty H2O2 plant

Leshan H2O2 plant finished; entering trial production for specialty grades serving PV, semiconductors, packaging, pharma. Full start-up expected Q2 2026; capacity 20,000 t/yr.
23 April 2026

Perpetual Next appoints Hans van Tuyll van Serooskerken to Supervisory Board

New appointee is CFO of NAM and ex‑Shell finance exec (former Finance Director at Pernis) with ~10 years in the Middle East, adding international finance expertise; a third board member is expected.
23 April 2026

Novo Nordisk: Oral semaglutide lowers HbA1c in adolescents with type 2 diabetes

PIONEER TEENS phase 3a: first oral GLP‑1 RA trial in 10–17‑year-olds with type 2 diabetes (n=132). 52‑week, placebo‑controlled; safety matched adult trials; regulatory filings planned H2.

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