All news (page 79)

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  7 January 2026

  Borouge Implements AI Operations at Ruwais for Enhanced Efficiency

  AI operations at Ruwais boost efficiency by 20%, cut downtime by 20%, and reduce costs by 15%, enhancing safety and sustainability. Part of a $575M value generation program.
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  7 January 2026

  Veolia Issues €2.5 Billion in Bonds

  Veolia's bond issuance attracted 570+ orders, peaking at €10.5B. Strong demand led to favorable terms, highlighting investor confidence in Veolia's growth and financial stability.
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  7 January 2026

  Lilly Acquires Ventyx Biosciences to Enhance Inflammatory Disease Therapies

  Ventyx's small molecule pipeline targets chronic inflammation in cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative, and inflammatory diseases, aiming for improved efficacy and safety.
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  7 January 2026

  Carbon Centric Receives ENOVA Grant for Skogn Carbon Capture Project

  ENOVA grants NOK 9.51 million for a carbon capture pre-project at Skogn, covering 50% of costs, aiming for a final investment decision by 2027.
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  7 January 2026

  Genmab and Anthropic Collaborate on AI-Driven R&D Enhancement

  The partnership aims to streamline R&D with AI, enhancing data processing and document generation to boost efficiency and focus on strategic tasks.
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  7 January 2026

  Topsoe Announces CEO Transition: Scaltritti to Succeed Baan

  Baan steps down as CEO in 2026. Scaltritti, current CCO, will succeed him. Baan led significant transformations, including green hydrogen and sustainable fuel initiatives.

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  7 January 2026

  ADNOC Finalizes Investment for SARB Deep Gas Project

  The SARB Deep Gas Development will produce 200 million scfd of gas by decade's end, using AI and remote operations to enhance efficiency and safety, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency.
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  7 January 2026

  Grupa Azoty Secures Multi-Year Fertiliser Deal in Scandinavia

  The contract enhances export strategy, ensuring stable fertiliser supply to Scandinavia, meeting high standards and boosting sales in a key market.
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  7 January 2026

  Corteva and bp Form Etlas Biofuel Feedstock Venture

  Etlas will produce biofuel feedstocks from crops, aiming for 1M tonnes annually by mid-2030s, supporting SAF and RD demand growth without extra land use.
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  7 January 2026

  BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site

  The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.
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  7 January 2026

  Merck Finalizes Cidara Therapeutics Acquisition

  Merck acquires Cidara, enhancing its respiratory portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral for influenza prevention, impacting 2026 R&D expenses and EPS.
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  7 January 2026

  Merck Launches Phase 3 Trial of Calderasib with KEYTRUDA QLEX for Advanced NSCLC

  Merck's KANDLELIT-007 trial tests calderasib and KEYTRUDA QLEX for KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC, focusing on progression-free survival and overall response.
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  7 January 2026

  Iberdrola Solar Plant Powers Salzgitter's Green Steel Production

  A 65 MWp solar plant in Saxony-Anhalt supplies renewable energy for green steel, cutting CO₂ emissions by 23,000 tonnes annually under a 15-year PPA.
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  7 January 2026

  Brenntag Expands Partnership with Women in Chemicals for 2026

  Brenntag's enhanced support will boost Women in Chemicals' programs, fostering gender equity and professional growth in the chemical industry.
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  7 January 2026

  Technip Energies Secures Contracts for BPCL's Bina and Mumbai Refineries

  Technip Energies to build polypropylene and Butene-1 units at Bina and manage construction of India's first PRFCC unit at Mumbai, enhancing BPCL's refinery and petrochemical capabilities.
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  7 January 2026

  Equinor Saves USD 130 Million with AI in 2025

  AI enhances offshore operations, predicting maintenance, optimizing well planning, and accelerating seismic data analysis, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
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  7 January 2026

  Uniper Begins Helium Business Sale

  The sale includes helium agreements and containers. Interested parties must submit interest by 28 Jan 2026. Clearwater manages the process.
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  7 January 2026

  Sunrise Wind Challenges Lease Suspension in Court

  Sunrise Wind seeks a preliminary injunction against a lease suspension, citing legal violations and project delays, impacting energy supply and jobs.
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  6 January 2026

  LibertyStream Produces Spec-Compliant Lithium Carbonate in Texas

  Consistent lithium carbonate production validated; customer sampling underway. Plans for bulk sampling and offtake discussions aim for commercial volumes by 2027.
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  6 January 2026

  Boehringer Ingelheim: Global Top Employer 2026

  Recognized for employee well-being, career development, and flexible work, with awards in 31 countries and strong regional rankings.
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  6 January 2026

  Syensqo and Axens Unveil Argylium for Solid-State Battery Advancement in Europe

  Argylium aims to scale solid-state battery materials, enhancing safety and energy density, and fostering collaboration with European research and industry partners.
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  6 January 2026

  Evonik Wins 2026 kununu Top Company Award

  Evonik earns the kununu Top Company Award for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting high employee satisfaction based on independent reviews.
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  6 January 2026

  Siemens and NVIDIA Partner on Industrial AI System

  The partnership aims to integrate AI into industrial processes, enhancing design, manufacturing, and supply chains, and developing AI-driven factories and operations.
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  6 January 2026

  Johnson & Johnson Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for Nipocalimab in SLE Study

  Nipocalimab shows promise in reducing SLE activity, meeting primary and secondary endpoints in Phase 2b JASMINE study, with a consistent safety profile. Phase 3 program initiated.
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  6 January 2026

  Johnson & Johnson Seeks EMA Approval for TECVAYLI and DARZALEX Combo in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma

  The EMA application is based on Phase 3 data showing improved survival in relapsed multiple myeloma with TECVAYLI and DARZALEX, with similar adverse event rates to standard care.
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  6 January 2026

  Stahl Completes Carve-Out, Focuses on Speciality Coatings

  Stahl divests its wet-end leather business to focus on speciality coatings, enhancing its position in high-growth markets like performance and packaging coatings.
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  5 January 2026

  Holcim Acquires Alkern to Boost Building Solutions

  Alkern's precast concrete enhances Holcim's portfolio, aiming for 50% net sales in Building Solutions by 2030. Expected synergies: EUR 11M in year three, EPS accretive in year one.
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  5 January 2026

  WuXi Biologics Earns ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement

  Achieving ISO 20400, the company integrates sustainability in procurement, enhances supply chain resilience, and commits to net-zero goals with recognized ESG efforts.
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  5 January 2026

  OMV Secures EUR 123 Million for Austria's Largest Green Hydrogen Project

  Austria backs a 140 MW green hydrogen plant, operational by 2027, to cut 150,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, aiding the Schwechat refinery's decarbonization.
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  5 January 2026

  TechnipFMC Secures iEPCI™ Contract for bp's Tiber Project

  TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI™ contract for bp's Tiber project, leveraging Kaskida's 20K psi technology for efficient, collaborative greenfield development in the Gulf of America.