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27 April 2026
Veolia and Amazon to Use Reclaimed Water for Data Center Cooling
Deploy containerized treatment to convert wastewater into cooling water for a Mississippi data center by 2027, reusing >83M gal/year; AI will optimize operations and scaling.
27 April 2026
China-Korea Petrochemical completes Wuhan 10,000-ton intelligent floating terminal
Two berths (5,000t & 10,000t) with IoT monitoring, environmental controls and emergency response improve logistics, safety and emissions control for petrochemical shipments on the Yangtze.
27 April 2026
Sinopec Debuts New Materials at China Plastics & Rubber Expo
At the Shanghai expo, the exhibitor presented five themed zones, 25 sub-industry solutions, 150+ new polymer materials and an online e-trade zone, and signed a strategic packaging collaboration
27 April 2026
BASF raises plastic-additive prices up to 25%
Further price increase up to 25% for antioxidants, process and light stabilizers in plastic applications, effective immediately, citing higher raw-material, energy and logistics costs.
27 April 2026
Terumo names OrganOx segment Terumo Organ Technologies
Effective April 2026 the business segment will be renamed; the disclosure segment name will change starting with consolidated results for fiscal year ending March 2026.
26 April 2026
Toray launches 0.005 µm ultrafiltration module to reduce biofouling
Module enters mass production for wastewater reuse; cuts biopolymer permeate to ~1/3 vs conventional, reducing RO cleaning frequency, operational issues and reuse OPEX.
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26 April 2026
QatarEnergy hosts farewell for Qatalum ex-CEO Khalid Laram
Minister Al-Kaabi praised Khalid Laram's 40+ years of service, noting roles since 1985 in North Field development, early LNG trains, NGL-4, deputy GM posts and a 2015 CEO appointment.
24 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson to acquire Atraverse Medical
Agreement to acquire a private med-device firm specializing in RF transseptal left-heart access; HOTWIRE RF guidewire (FDA-cleared) used in ≈3,000 procedures; expected close Q2 2026; terms undisclosed
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
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.
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