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21 April 2026
OCI Global sells remaining Methanex stake
Sold 2,612,962 shares (~3.4%) in a block trade at US$52.85 each on 20 April; net proceeds ≈US$138.1M. May acquire or dispose of such securities in the future.
21 April 2026
BASF expands HALS and NOR HALS capacity
Boosts supply reliability to meet rising demand; NOR HALS improves UV, heat and chemical resistance for durable agricultural films, enabling multiseason use; AR forms reduce dust for safer handling.
21 April 2026
FDA accepts Roche sBLA for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
ALLEGORY phase III: SRI‑4 response 76.7% vs 53.5% (adj diff 23.1%), doubled remission rates, fewer flares and reduced steroid use. FDA decision expected by Dec 2026.
21 April 2026
China Petrochemical’s next-generation green intelligent aromatics technology achieves international leading status
New aromatics tech validated: p-xylene adsorbent, ethylbenzene‑conversion isomerization catalyst, SMB single‑tower separation, intelligent control; 25 patents; +50% low‑temp heat reuse, −27% energy/unit
21 April 2026
PETRONAS signs MoU with Terengganu on nature-based carbon projects
Terengganu will identify and assess sites for nature-based carbon projects meeting international standards to generate high-quality credits, boost biodiversity and benefit local communities.
20 April 2026
FDA Accepts Genentech sBLA for Gazyva in SLE
FDA accepted sBLA for an anti‑CD20 in SLE after Phase III ALLEGORY: SRI‑4 responders 76.7% vs 53.5%, higher remission, fewer flares and steroid reduction; decision due Dec 2026.
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20 April 2026
Yara names Helge Lund as Chair
Appointment effective after AGM on 12 May 2026. Outgoing chair Trond Berger to step down. Committee also nominated Martina Merz and Ivar Vatne; John Thuestad and Tove Feld not standing for re-election.
20 April 2026
Topsoe to supply HydroFlex for Abundia's plastic-to-fuel facilities
Selected tech will convert plastic waste into drop-in diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and chemical feedstock at three North American plants (1,500 bpd each). Baytown FID end-2026; ops 2029.
20 April 2026
Elkem sells Saguenay biocarbon unit to CHAR Tech, secures 5‑year 62,500‑t supply
Sale transfers pilot/demo facility and proprietary pellet tech; site to be upgraded to 15,000 t/yr of pellets, converting raw biochar into biocarbon for ferrosilicon decarbonisation and smelter supply.
20 April 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim launches £150M AI accelerator in London’s Knowledge Quarter
Adds a new Computational Innovation centre to the global footprint, focusing on AI/ML for drug R&D to deepen disease biology and speed discovery; first 50 AI experts by end of 2027.
20 April 2026
PPG launches end-to-end data center protective coatings and application services
At Data Center World: demos of IEEE/UL‑compliant coating systems plus application and paint‑line design services; features EMI shielding, fire and corrosion protection, thermal reflectivity.
20 April 2026
PPG launches first U.S. PVC-NI coil coating for aluminum pet food cans
One-component PVC-NI coil-applied interior coating for aluminum DRD cans and easy-open ends; ready, cuts changeovers and waste, cures across lines, resists stains in wet pet food; brand-approved.
20 April 2026
Lilly to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for in vivo CAR‑T platform
Buyer will acquire a clinical-stage in vivo CAR-T developer for up to $7B (incl. $3.25B upfront). Lead KLN-1010 (lentiviral anti-BCMA) showed promising Phase 1 ASH data; close expected H2 2026.
20 April 2026
OMV appoints Emma Delaney as CEO
Emma Delaney named CEO effective Sept 1, 2026 (3+2 years); Alfred Stern will leave Aug 31, 2026; CFO Reinhard Florey’s term extended to June 30, 2029 and he becomes Deputy Chairman.
20 April 2026
Honeywell to support Dangote’s petrochemical expansion
Provide Oleflex tech to add 750,000 tpy propylene and petrochemical catalysts to produce 400,000 tpy linear alkylbenzene, boosting regional supply chains and industrial growth.
20 April 2026
Merck: FDA grants priority review for KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX with Padcev in cisplatin‑eligible MIBC
FDA granted priority review for two sBLAs after Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑B15 showed EFS and OS benefit; PDUFA Aug 17, 2026. If approved, first perioperative options for MIBC regardless of cisplatin eligibility.
20 April 2026
Perpetual Next hires GLS for U.S. biomethanol site selection
Consultant to assess U.S. candidate sites and feedstock markets, compare torrefaction, biomethanol and integrated concepts, and deliver evidence-based site-selection reports with risks and next steps.
20 April 2026
Novo Nordisk: Etavopivat meets phase‑3 HIBISCUS endpoints — reduces VOCs and increases haemoglobin in sickle cell disease
HIBISCUS phase‑3 (n=385, ≥12 yrs): etavopivat cut VOCs by 27% and delayed first VOC ~4 months; 48.7% had >1 g/dL Hb rise at 24 weeks vs 7.2% placebo. Well tolerated; filing H2 2026.
20 April 2026
PPG installs radiation-curing test line in Marly, France
New Marly R&D line tests IR, UV (LED, excimer, arc) and EB curing to replicate production, speed development, cut customer trials, and reduce energy use and VOCs.
20 April 2026
MAIRE raises €185m sustainability‑linked Schuldschein to refinance facilities
€185M sustainability‑linked Schuldschein, 3‑ and 5‑yr (margins 1.50%/1.70% over 6M Euribor). For early refinancing; upsize option to €300M. Linked to 2028 decarbonization targets.
20 April 2026
Siemens and Vulcan Energy team up to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply
Framework deal names a preferred automation/digitalization supplier for Lionheart, Europe's first integrated lithium+renewables project: 24,000 t LHM/yr; 275 GWh power; 560 GWh heat; 30-yr life
20 April 2026
Asahi Kasei Acquires Aicuris to Expand Infectious-Disease Pharma Portfolio
Acquisition adds three antiviral assets - royalties from Prevymis, pritelivir (FDA Priority Review; PDUFA Q4 2026) and AIC468 - aims $500M revenue by 2030 and transplant/infectious-disease growth.
20 April 2026
Asahi Kasei launches Phase I trial of AK1940 for autoimmune diseases
Peptide-based TNFR1 antagonist discovered with PeptiDream showed activity in animal models; Japan trial began Apr 19 to evaluate PK, safety and tolerability of subcutaneous doses in healthy volunteers
20 April 2026
GSK's Blenrep approved in China for 2L+ relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
Approved with bortezomib+dexamethasone for adults after ≥1 prior line; DREAMM‑7: 3x PFS (36.6 vs 13.4m) and 42% lower death risk; outpatient ADC; ocular AEs manageable.
20 April 2026
Heidelberg Materials takes 79.44% majority stake in Akçansa
Strengthens presence in Turkey and the Med; integrated cement, concrete, quarries and ports to unlock operational/logistical synergies and expand exports to the Black Sea and US East Coast.
20 April 2026
thyssenkrupp Uhde wins FEED for Brunei Fertilizer Industries ammonia export expansion
Designs cryogenic ammonia tank, jetty, pipelines and ship‑loading systems for large‑scale exports; integrates with existing complex to enable safe, reliable operations and new market access.
20 April 2026
Eni’s Geliga‑1 Giant Gas Discovery in Indonesia’s Kutei Basin — ≈5 Tcf gas, 300 MMbbl condensate
Geliga‑1 hit a high‑quality Miocene gas column; DST planned. Discovery bolsters basin scale, may enable a fast‑track third production hub by tying into nearby Gula and existing infrastructure
20 April 2026
Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent for autonomous industrial engineering
Moves industrial AI from assistance to autonomous execution—plans, codes, configures and validates systems. Pilots report 2–5× faster delivery, up to 50% efficiency gains and higher solution quality.
17 April 2026
EMA recommends Nobivac NXT HCPChFeLV, EU’s first self‑amplifying RNA cat vaccine
Protects cats vs five pathogens (herpes, calici, panleuk, FeLV, Chlamydia). Trials show adequate immunity, reduced disease/shedding; 1–3 yr protection; well tolerated.
17 April 2026
PPG renews partnership with Dutch nonprofit C3
Two-year €120,000 grant to fund STEM chemistry programs: Beta Tournament (~1,450 students), classroom modules, digital Sustainable Paint Factory lessons, online STEM platform and teacher training
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