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22 May 2025

Aramco Launches First Renewable Energy Storage for Gas Operations

A new Iron-Vanadium flow battery supports gas operations, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions, with a 25-year lifespan and adaptability to extreme climates.
22 May 2025

AkzoNobel to Close Sites in Netherlands and Belgium

The closures are part of a strategy to streamline operations, focus on larger sites, reduce costs, and boost growth. Employee consultations are ongoing.
21 May 2025

QatarEnergy — First North Field East LNG train due mid next year

Plans to boost LNG output to 160 mtpa, bring first NFE train online mid next year, start major ethane crackers in early 2027, and expand petrochemical capacity with CPChem.
21 May 2025

WACKER commissions specialty-silicone plants at Zhangjiagang, China

New complex raises local supply capacity for silicone fluids, emulsions and elastomer gels; production to ramp up over the coming months.
20 May 2025

QAFAC now 50/50 QatarEnergy–Industries Qatar after JV ends

Joint Venture Agreement among four partners concluded in June 2024, leaving QAFAC fully Qatari-owned and altering its ownership structure.
20 May 2025

QatarEnergy: Golden Pass to start LNG exports end‑2025; North Field East mid‑2026

Al‑Kaabi urged continued energy investment, said $70–80/bbl is needed to sustain output, flagged US LNG start‑up this year and North Field East coming mid‑2026.
19 May 2025

Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner for CO₂ Capture and Waste Heat Utilization

Agreements signed to use flue gases for e-methane and waste heat for district heating, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. Facility construction starts 2026, operations by 2029.
19 May 2025

Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Partner for CO₂ Capture and Waste Heat Utilization

Agreements signed to use flue gases for e-methane and waste heat for district heating, supporting carbon neutrality and sustainable energy in Kerava. Facility construction starts 2026.
19 May 2025

EEW and GEA Partner for CO₂ Capture in the Netherlands

A mobile test plant will assess CO₂ capture processes, needing regulatory support for large-scale projects. Solutions include CO₂ utilization and storage, enhancing decarbonization efforts.
16 May 2025

ARLANXEO and TSRC Open New NBR Plant in Nantong

The new plant boosts NBR production to 40,000 tons annually, enhancing supply chain and meeting China's market demand with improved environmental standards.
15 May 2025

Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2025 Operational Growth

Turnover rose 21% to $1.3B, despite a 30% EBITDA drop. Fuel sales grew, exports hit $407M, and state contributions increased to $372M. LDPE plant restarted, boosting petrochemical output.
14 May 2025

WuXi Biologics Sells Leverkusen Plant to Terumo

The Leverkusen plant sale aligns with WuXi's strategy to focus on large-scale DP manufacturing in Singapore, enhancing global client solutions and optimizing asset returns. Completion expected in 2025.
14 May 2025

INEOS and Royal Wagenborg Unveil First European Offshore CO2 Carrier

Carbon Destroyer 1, part of Project Greensand, is Europe's first offshore CO2 carrier, linking emitters to storage in the North Sea, operational by 2025-2026.
14 May 2025

Aramco Signs 34 MoUs with US Firms

Aramco's $90B MoUs target LNG, chemicals, AI, and more, enhancing shareholder value and fostering innovation with US partners.
13 May 2025

Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
13 May 2025

Yara and NYK Sign First Ammonia-Fueled Carrier Charter

The agreement for an ammonia-fueled carrier aims to reduce CO2 emissions and support a sustainable ammonia supply chain, aligning with net-zero goals by 2050. Delivery is set for November 2026.
13 May 2025

Lignin Industries Secures €3.9mn for Commercial Expansion

The funding supports scaling of Renol®, a bio-based thermoplastic, with partnerships in electronics, home goods, and construction, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics.
12 May 2025

Dyno Nobel 1H25: transformation on track; fertilisers sales agreed

Agreed disposals of fertilisers assets could raise up to $835m; transformation delivered $25m benefit in 1H25; statutory NPAT $7m; share buyback to resume 13 May 2025.
12 May 2025

Univation Technologies Unveils 800,000 Tonne/Year UNIPOL™ PE Process Capacity

The new design boosts production capacity, offers product flexibility, and enhances cost efficiency for polyethylene producers.
12 May 2025

PepsiCo and Yara Expand Partnership to Latin America

The partnership aims to decarbonize agriculture in Latin America using low-carbon fertilizers, enhancing sustainability and supporting regenerative farming practices.
12 May 2025

Krah Pipes OÜ Chooses BorSafe™ for Durability

BorSafe™ HE3490-LS pipes, installed 15 years ago, still perform reliably, offering long-term durability and eliminating corrosion-related maintenance at Narva Power Plants.
12 May 2025

Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies

Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
11 May 2025

SABIC Introduces Butadiene-Free NORYL Resin for Water Management

New NORYL WM300G resin offers high impact resistance and strength, bypassing butadiene, and improves performance in water management applications.
9 May 2025

LANXESS Reports 32% EBITDA Increase in Q1 2025

Sales stable at EUR 1.6B. Net income improved but still negative. Urethane Systems sold. Cost savings and better capacity utilization drive earnings growth.
9 May 2025

BASF Launches Renewable Ammonia Production in Central Europe

Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
8 May 2025

Linde Engineering to deliver cryogenic cooling plant for PsiQuantum in Brisbane

One of the largest cryogenic plants for a utility-scale quantum computer, cooling to about 4 K and supporting the Omega chipset and Australia's quantum ecosystem.
8 May 2025

DOMO Chemicals Boosts Mumbai Compounding Capacity

Expanding in India, DOMO enhances R&D and supply chain for faster delivery and innovation, focusing on sustainable, high-performance materials for e-mobility and electronics.
7 May 2025

VIDA bioenergy scales RNG and biogas across Europe

New VTTI subsidiary launched Jan 2025 to scale biomethane, liquid CO₂ and organic fertilisers; Wormslade due mid‑2026; projects in UK, Netherlands and Poland.
7 May 2025

Ørsted Halts Current Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project

Rising costs and risks lead to project halt; future options under review. Expected financial impact: DKK 3.5-4.5 billion in 2025. EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
7 May 2025

Marubeni and ExxonMobil Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Agreement

The deal secures 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually for Japan, supporting decarbonization goals and aiming to establish a global low-carbon ammonia market by 2030.

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