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10 September 2026
DuPont, Chemours and Corteva settle PFAS claims tied to Fayetteville Works
Resolves PFAS and other contamination claims linked to Fayetteville Works and state AFFF allegations; $455M paid over 15 years with an NPV of about $355M shared by the three firms.
10 September 2026
TotalEnergies advances Angola exploration with Acacia‑5 discovery and new operated blocks
Near‑field discovery to be fast‑tracked to production, adding 6,000 bpd; operator stakes in two nearby exploration blocks and a Benguela Basin farm‑in HoA.
10 September 2026
Christeyns takes majority stake in Veride
Strengthens industrial water-treatment and reuse capabilities; builds on the HydRO joint venture and complements a recent energy-management acquisition.
10 September 2026
BASF launches low‑VOC polyurethane catalyst Lupragen BisDMAPU
Low-emission, low-odor tertiary amine catalyst for flexible PU foams and related adhesives that balances gelling and blowing to reduce VOCs and improve dimensional stability.
10 September 2026
Roche's Enspryng granted FDA Priority Review for MOGAD
FDA accepted the application for satralizumab for adult and adolescent MOGAD and granted Priority Review with a decision due 10 Jan 2027; EMA validated the MAA, EC decision expected Q3 2027.
10 September 2026
Clariant awarded CATOFIN supply for 1.2 Mtpa PDH unit in China
CATOFIN catalyst and HGM ordered for a 1.2 Mtpa licensed PDH unit in Zhejiang to produce propylene for petrochemical derivatives.
10 September 2026
Worley advises ARENA on renewable hydrogen capital-cost reduction
Strategic advisory study identifies 24 capex-reduction levers and delivers a transparent, executive-ready capex model to guide decisions and improve commercial viability of renewable hydrogen.
10 September 2026
Sinopec's Hou Qijun meets Shaanxi leadership to deepen energy cooperation
Discussed expanding collaboration across oil & gas, infrastructure, geothermal, wind/solar, high‑end energy chemicals and comprehensive energy services aligned to Shaanxi's plans.
10 September 2026
Roche: FDA grants Priority Review for Enspryng in MOGAD
FDA to decide by 10 Jan 2027 on satralizumab for MOGAD after Phase III METEOROID showed 68% relapse risk reduction; EMA validation pending EC decision in Q3 2027.
10 September 2026
GSK Shingrix prefilled syringe approved in Japan
Ready-to-use syringe replaces two-vial format, simplifying administration for clinicians; approval based on technical comparability and keeps same indication and dosing.
10 September 2026
QatarEnergy signs agreement for Angola offshore Blocks 8 and 22
Covers Blocks 8 and 22 offshore Angola; stake split 30%/50%/20 with Shell as operator; signed in Luanda and subject to government approvals and final contracts.
10 September 2026
Metso Sampo Cell coarse particle flotation
A froth-fed coarse flotation cell that recovers coarser, less-liberated particles, reduces equipment needs and has run 24/7 at a Chile copper mine since March 2026.
10 September 2026
OMV Petrom modernises Petrobrazi electrical infrastructure with €115 million investment
€115m upgrade adds high-voltage connection to Transelectrica, new substations and Blue GIS switching; supports 7 MW PV and future SAF/HVO and green hydrogen units.
10 September 2026
Axens LPI License for S-Oil Reaches FID; Start-up Q2 2027
Unit at Aromatics Complex #1 to start Q2 2027; license, process design and start‑up support provided; project aims to boost paraxylene supply while cutting energy use and emissions.
10 September 2026
Nordic Ren-Gas selects technology partners for Tampere e-methane plant
Integrated technology chain will turn renewable electricity and captured biogenic CO2 into e‑methane, using electrolysis, methanation, hydrogen handling and waste-heat recovery to district heating.
9 September 2026
Mitsubishi Chemical backs NLM Photonics
CVC-backed investment targets organic electro‑optic materials for hybrid silicon‑organic PICs to cut power and increase speed in AI data‑center optical interconnects.
9 September 2026
PETRONAS advances upstream with Estuary PSC award and Mutiara seismic handover
Harvester wins Estuary SFA PSC for Malay Basin fields; enhanced 3D seismic handed to DIALOG for Mutiara Cluster, targeting first production by 2029.
9 September 2026
Moeve and ArcelorMittal launch G2G innovation platform for green-molecule steel decarbonization
Joint public‑private platform to develop large‑scale projects using biomethane, renewable hydrogen and second‑generation biofuels to cut CO2 in steel production.
9 September 2026
Abreu e Lima (RNEST) Delayed Coking Unit and Derivatives Hit Records
New UCR throughput high and record outputs for LPG, petrochemical naphtha and green petroleum coke, raising derivatives production at the refinery.
9 September 2026
Genentech: FDA grants Priority Review for Enspryng in MOGAD
Priority Review follows Phase III METEOROID showing 68% relapse risk reduction; FDA decision expected Jan 10, 2027; EMA validated the MOGAD filing with EC decision due Q3 2027.
9 September 2026
BASF installs Durasorb LNG MAX at Cheniere’s Corpus Christi facility
Single‑unit adsorbent solution commissioned to simplify pre‑treatment, prevent freeze‑out and increase feed‑gas flexibility; full rollout planned by end‑2027.
9 September 2026
Petrobras Reduc 65 years — first Petrobras refinery certified to supply SAF internationally
Authorized to produce Diesel R with 8.5% renewable content; produced 3.8M L SAF from ILUC‑certified soybean oil; refinery allocated US$4.6bn for 2026–2030, including US$402m for biofuels.
9 September 2026
Chugai researchers win Lasker-DeBakey Award for emicizumab discovery
Three researchers honoured for creating a bispecific antibody that mimics Factor VIII, enabling subcutaneous dosing and bleed prevention irrespective of inhibitors.
9 September 2026
Carbon Neutral Fuels & Energy Estate sign MoU to explore sugarcane‑waste SAF in North Queensland
Explore SAF production from sugarcane agricultural waste, evaluating feedstock, site, pathway and offtake to support Australia’s fuel security and upcoming SAF mandate.
9 September 2026
ProLogium and Kyushu Electric Power deepen partnership with strategic investment
Existing partner shifts collaboration from industrial projects to capital participation, advancing plans for next‑generation battery module manufacturing in Japan for heavy‑duty electrification.
9 September 2026
Metsä Group: EUR 21m for Rauma wood‑based CO2 capture plant
Planned Rauma plant would capture 100,000 tCO2/yr from pulp‑mill flue gas for use in e‑fuels; funding clears a key investment hurdle.
9 September 2026
GS Caltex to supply 2,000 tons Neat SAF to DHL Express and build dedicated co‑processing line
Will deliver 2,000 tons of 100% Neat SAF over the next year, use co‑processing with ISCC EU certification, join a carrier carbon‑reduction service, and complete a dedicated production line within the year.
9 September 2026
Teijin, Teijin Regenet and Shinshu University Hospital strengthen CAR-T manufacturing in Japan
Joint research will advance manufacturing, automation and quality-control for cell and gene therapies to expand Japan's manufacturing infrastructure and patient access.
9 September 2026
Sasol and Enaex Africa agree sale of Sasol’s Nitrates business
Includes primary ammonia conversion plants at Secunda and Sasolburg; Sasol will retain a 23% joint‑venture stake; transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
9 September 2026
Worley to engineer D-CRBN renewable syngas demo plant in Antwerp
Engineering for a modular demo plant using plasma conversion of CO2 and biomethane to produce 200 t/yr renewable syngas for lower‑carbon fuels, plastics and chemicals.
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