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9 April 2026
Zenyaku Kogyo and Chugai end Rituxan co-promotion in Japan effective Sept 3, 2026
Rituxan co-promotion in Japan ends Sept 3, 2026. One partner will cease sales on sell-out; the other assumes sole sales and medical information from Sept 4. Transition to ensure stable supply.
9 April 2026
Worley names Kristen Bruner CPO as Vikki Pink departs
Outgoing people leader served nearly seven years and will support a handover. Successor joins 1 May and starts 1 July 2026, bringing HR leadership experience at Huron, W.L. Gore and Boeing.
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
8 April 2026
UPM Adhesive Materials and Mark Andy renew Americas partnership for seventh year
Leverages sustainable label materials and advanced printing tech to deliver label solutions optimized for performance, cost and sustainability across press types; shown in demo centers.
8 April 2026
Aptar Digital Health named Enable Injections' digital partner for enFuse
Companion digital solution for on-body injector to guide injections, support onboarding and training, record treatment and patient-reported outcomes, and provide secure adherence analytics.
8 April 2026
Elkem's Helge Aasen to step down as CEO, nominated as board chairman
Nomination committee’s proposals take effect after completion of the majority Silicones sale to Bluestar; the current CEO will stay on until a successor is in place. AGM 30 Apr 2026.
8 April 2026
Infinium’s Project Atlas Wins SABA Next‑Gen SAF Procurement
Selected eSAF project will supply SAF certificates via book-and-claim; airline to take delivery and manage logistics. ~100,000 MTPA, ~95% lifecycle CI reduction, RFNBO-compliant; production by 2029
8 April 2026
CELLforCURE seeks buyer for Les Ulis site
Seeking buyer to preserve cell & gene therapy manufacturing after funding slowdown, project cancellations and US relocation. Takeover sought in coming months; employee support prioritized.
8 April 2026
Evonik launches VESTAKEEP Easy Slide 2 PEEK for high‑temperature, high‑pressure slide bearings
PTFE-free tribological compound with high pv resistance at elevated temps and pressures; lightweight, noise-damping, energy- and cost-efficient; injection-moldable/extrudable; test data available
8 April 2026
BASF at Techtextil 2026 — Practical textile solutions
At Techtextil 2026: showcases include mass‑balanced & biocircular polyamides, loopamid recycling, advanced binders and resins, and stretchable, PFAS‑free microporous TPU membranes.
8 April 2026
BASF: 95‑t plate falling‑film evaporator arrives at Ludwigshafen
Heat pump under construction will use waste heat and renewable electricity to generate ~500,000 t/yr CO₂‑free steam (50 MW), cutting ~100,000 t CO₂/yr for formic acid production; commissioning mid‑2027.
8 April 2026
Nobian secures RFNBO certification for Frankfurt green hydrogen
Frankfurt site gets ISCC EU RFNBO certification: up to 6,000 t/yr green H2 from chlor‑alkali electrolysis using renewable power, with full traceability, emissions compliance and market supply
8 April 2026
Saltigo showcases custom-manufacturing technology
At Chemspec Europe (6–7 May) shows custom-manufacturing tech: hydrogenation, fluorination, flow; flavors/preservatives; panel on scaling (6 May) — 20th anniv.
8 April 2026
bp discovers gas offshore Egypt with fast-track potential
Denise W-1 in Temsah Concession found gas and condensate ~70 km offshore (95 m depth), <10 km from infrastructure; ~90 m gas-bearing sandstone; follows a 20-year concession renewal
8 April 2026
Brenntag signs exclusive global distribution deal with Insempra for Omega-7 biolipid
Exclusive global launch of CosVivet ActiLipid O7: precision-fermented Omega-7 biolipid for beauty - oil-soluble, hydrates sensitive skin, multifunctional and sustainable. Debuts at in-cosmetics Paris.
8 April 2026
Tengizchevroil (TCO) Digital Transformation Drives Safer, Sustainable Production
Digital initiatives boost safety, reliability and efficiency via Virtual Plant, SWIFT scheduling, HoloLens, private LTE/IoT, e-permits and an ideas app; shared with partners.
8 April 2026
GSK’s Exdensur approved in China for CRSwNP
China approves Exdensur (depemokimab) as biannual add-on for adults with CRSwNP uncontrolled by systemic steroids or surgery. ANCHOR trials showed reduced polyp size and obstruction; well tolerated.
8 April 2026
Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot
Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
SABIC major turnaround at Olefins 4 underway
Major maintenance shutdown of a naphtha cracker and several units began March 16 to restore safe, integrated operation for the next six years.
7 April 2026
Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana
MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
7 April 2026
Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery
First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
7 April 2026
Nouryon launches Alcosperse OTA‑100 for low‑odor, easier‑to‑apply architectural paints
New polymer additive extends open time, lowers odor and glycol use in water‑based architectural paints, compatible with many formulations and maintains durability.
7 April 2026
Merck launches tender offer for Terns Pharmaceuticals
Begins cash tender offer of $53.00/share; expires May 4, 2026; closing conditioned on >50% tender, HSR clearance and customary conditions; expected to close in Q2 2026
7 April 2026
Symrise launches Mindera Euca for plant-based rinse-off product protection
Extends plant-based product-protection tech to rinse-off: 100% plant-based, boosts foam and viscosity, creates rich foam in sulfate-free systems, works across broad pH, supports clean-beauty claims.
7 April 2026
Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID
Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
7 April 2026
Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX
First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
7 April 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact
Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
7 April 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) opens Beijing office to expand sustainable technology presence in China and Asia
Office signals strategic push into Chinese market, deepening local partnerships, leveraging an established presence since 1994 and focusing on tech innovation for energy and critical raw materials.
7 April 2026
Eni finds 2 Tcf gas and 130 Mbbl condensate offshore Egypt
Denise W in Temsah Concession: 70 km offshore, 95 m water depth, ~50 m net-pay high-quality sandstone close to infrastructure for fast-track tie‑in; concession renewed; Petrobel operator, bp 50%.
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