All news (page 16)

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  6 June 2026

  MOL secures OFAC licence to continue NIS acquisition talks

  US licence allows continuation of talks to buy a majority stake in a Serbian oil company until 16 June 2026, enabling finalisation of transaction documentation.
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  6 June 2026

  Lilly's retatrutide shows major weight loss and benefits for diabetes, knee osteoarthritis and OSA

  Triple agonist produced up to 28.3% weight loss at 80 weeks, A1C fell up to 2.0% at 40 weeks, with large reductions in knee pain and sleep apnea severity.
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  6 June 2026

  Novo Nordisk: semaglutide 2 mg escalation matches tirzepatide for HbA1c <7% and yields greater ≥5% weight loss

  Real‑world claims analysis found semaglutide 2 mg escalation gave similar HbA1c <7% rates and higher ≥5% weight‑loss rates than switching to titratable tirzepatide.
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  6 June 2026

  Novo Nordisk: semaglutide (Wegovy) post‑hoc data across cardiometabolic conditions

  Post‑hoc analyses link semaglutide to lower OSA incidence, fewer asthma events, improved systolic BP, and liver and cardiometabolic improvements across SELECT, STEP, ESSENCE and OASIS trials.
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  5 June 2026

  Röhm opens Bay City MMA plant as LiMA technology reaches full industrial scale

  Proprietary LiMA process reaches full industrial scale; Bay City becomes North America’s first C2‑based MMA site with 250,000 tpa capacity and enhanced sustainability measures.
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  5 June 2026

  Novo Nordisk zenagamtide (amycretin) delivers large HbA1c and weight reductions in phase 2 T2D trial

  Unimolecular GLP‑1/amylin agonist produced substantial HbA1c and weight reductions in a 36‑week phase 2 trial in adults with type 2 diabetes on metformin ± SGLT2i.

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  5 June 2026

  Honeywell sets June timetable for Aerospace spin-off and 1-for-2 reverse split

  Record date June 15; distribution expected June 29 with one new share per two held; new Nasdaq ticker for Aerospace; concurrent 1-for-2 reverse split reduces outstanding and authorized shares.
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  5 June 2026

  Huntsman sells Italian automotive aftermarket unit to Trelleborg

  Azeglio-based Gomet sold to Trelleborg for €42.5m; 2025 revenue ~€24m; proceeds to reduce outstanding borrowings.
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  5 June 2026

  Eni awarded exploration Block A1 offshore The Gambia

  Petroleum Exploration Development and Production License signed for a 1,300 km² deepwater block (1,250–3,300 m) on an Atlantic margin with proven hydrocarbon discoveries.
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  5 June 2026

  Clariant launches Exolit AP 422 A — SVHC‑free ammonium polyphosphate

  New non‑halogenated APP for intumescent coatings, firestop seals and PIR insulation; contains <0.1% melamine to meet REACH SVHC criteria.
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  5 June 2026

  Clariant expands Daya Bay capacity and extends Exolit™ OP range for e-mobility

  CHF 100 million Daya Bay expansion with second line operational in November; new halogen-free PBT Exolit OP grades for 800V+ e-mobility; ATO-free options and AP 422 A (melamine <0.1%).
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  5 June 2026

  Takeda revises FY2025 results after AMITIZA® antitrust verdict

  Recorded JPY 402.5bn legal provision and JPY 58.4bn tax benefit; core results and FY2026 guidance unchanged. Company will appeal and seek a stay; district court action expected H2 2026.
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  5 June 2026

  WuXi Biologics completes topping‑out of modular drug‑product facility at Singapore CRDMO Hub

  Modular DP facility in Tuas topped out; 30,000 sqm, adds 120,000 L capacity and targets ~100 million PFS/vial units per year with operations slated for 2027.
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  5 June 2026

  AGC wins Syngenta Supplier Award for Waste Reduction

  Awarded for a process change that recycles a reaction by‑product, cutting waste to near zero, lowering CO₂ by over 1,000 tons/year and reducing production costs.
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  4 June 2026

  SONATRACH launches Algerian segment construction of Trans‑Saharan Gas Pipeline

  Construction began in Aoulef for the Algerian pipeline segment, routed alongside the Trans‑Saharan Road to Hassi R’Mel and tied into Algeria’s national gas network and export infrastructure.
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  4 June 2026

  LBC Vlissingen’s Green Energy Hub plans for ammonia, hydrogen and CO₂

  Plans for a Green Energy Hub at Sloehaven to import and store green ammonia, convert ammonia to hydrogen, and provide CO₂ storage; integration with regional infrastructure.
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  4 June 2026

  Sasol invests €60 million to expand Brunsbüttel advanced alumina and specialty materials

  €60m project to debottleneck alumina assets for spherical, high‑purity applications; approvals secured and start-up targeted around 2029.
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  4 June 2026

  Toray to build TORELINA PPS resin plant in India

  New Suri City line will add about 3,000 t/y of PPS compound capacity, start operations early 2027 with customer samples in April 2027, targeting automotive and electrical components.
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  4 June 2026

  Hydrogen value chain forming in North Sea Canal Area

  Import terminals, LOHC and electrolysers advance; pipeline and local distribution are planned, but policy, financing and coordination still limit rollout.
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  4 June 2026

  PPG, IPG Photonics and Whirlpool win 2026 IRI Open Innovation Award for laser curing

  Developed a laser curing platform to replace thermal ovens in powder coating lines, cutting energy use and increasing line speed while working with conventional and laser‑activated powders.
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  4 June 2026

  Port of Antwerp-Bruges names Rob Smeets CEO

  Six-year appointment following interim role; former COO with 20+ years at the port and prior leadership of towage and nautical operations.
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  4 June 2026

  BASF launches InVigor Gold L322 canola hybrid for 2027 (Montana)

  Early‑maturing Brassica juncea hybrid for warmer, drier, low‑organic soils; offers native pod‑shatter tolerance and LibertyLink weed control; availability in Montana pending approvals.
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  4 June 2026

  European Energy Exchange appointed EU ETS common auction platform from 2027

  EU selects fourth common auction platform for its emissions trading system; auctions begin 2027 and ETS2 auctioning starts January 2027 while ETS2 operations start in 2028.
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  4 June 2026

  LanzaTech JV IPO Raises ~$75M, Signals Secure Fuel‑Supply Potential

  IPO of 40M H‑shares in Hong Kong raised ~$75M and implied ~US$750M market cap; JV reports annual revenue of roughly $77–87M and targets waste‑derived ethanol‑to‑SAF.
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  4 June 2026

  LyondellBasell wins Toyota Motor Europe award for polymers from fishing nets

  Recognition for developing postconsumer recycled polymers from maritime-recovered fishing nets for automotive use, validated through two years of testing and evaluation.
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  4 June 2026

  Caleyda: food‑grade approval process begins

  EFRO-funded plesTic Ready backs an exploration of food-grade certification for mixed-culture PHA from organic residual streams with value‑chain partners.
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  4 June 2026

  Avantium and MEP Baljeu host EU dialogue on reindustrialising through sustainable chemistry

  Parliament event on 24 June 2026 will examine whether bio‑based and circular carbon can underpin European chemical competitiveness and cut fossil feedstock reliance.
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  4 June 2026

  Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray establish renewable nylon supply chain for THE NORTH FACE

  Supply chain uses renewable naphtha from waste and residues to make drop‑in renewable nylon fiber for outdoor apparel, targeting product use in August 2026.
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  4 June 2026

  PETRONAS MoU with regional partners to advance offshore IOR/EOR

  Regional E&P operators and UTP will jointly evaluate fit‑for‑purpose IOR/EOR studies for offshore fields, supported by laboratory testing and potential pilot projects.
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  4 June 2026

  Vitol invests in Delfin FLNG 1 offshore US project

  First US offshore FLNG with 4.4 Mtpa nameplate capacity, 1.4 Mtpa offtake secured; FID taken and production expected in 2030; project cost ~US$5bn.