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2 June 2026
Evonik opens Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center in Shanghai
First integrated beauty R&D hub in Asia, combining biotech-led ingredient development, formulation, testing and a customer experience space to support brands across China and Asia.
2 June 2026
SOCAR and BCG sign cooperation on Caspian methane reduction
Joint effort to fast-track methane cuts in Caspian oil and gas operations through projects, research and best-practice exchange, aiming for reductions by 2030.
2 June 2026
ICARBON showcases advanced recycling at SET Tech Festival
Presented advanced recycling and circular-economy solutions after SET100 selection; joined dena/Germany Trade & Invest workshop with 17 start-ups; visited EUREF‑Campus; pursuing international expansion.
2 June 2026
Iberdrola awarded eight EU Innovation Fund projects for industrial heat electrification
Eight industrial heat electrification projects will replace fossil heat with electric boilers, require about 240 GWh/year, mobilise 150 MW of renewables and secure ~€50m in aid.
2 June 2026
VolagHy and Airbus co-finance Kuopio eSAF feasibility study
Feasibility and financial modelling launched for a Kuopio flagship plant that aims to scale electro-based sustainable aviation fuel across the Nordics by 2040.
2 June 2026
Roche: FDA accepts priority‑review NDA for giredestrant in ER‑positive early‑stage breast cancer
FDA accepted priority NDA for oral SERD giredestrant as adjuvant in ER‑positive, HER2‑negative stage I–III breast cancer after phase III lidERA showed 30% iDFS risk reduction; PDUFA 30 Nov 2026.
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2 June 2026
INEOS Energy signs LNG supply deal with Marubeni for Asia deliveries from 2029
DES LNG supply agreement to deliver into Asian markets, marking the firm's first Pacific Basin deliveries and expanding its diversified global LNG portfolio to meet rising regional demand.
2 June 2026
WuXi Biologics Repeats CDP Supplier Engagement A-List
Named to CDP SEA A List again for supplier climate engagement; praised for governance, Scope 3 disclosure, SBTi-aligned targets (net-zero by 2050), supplier audits, training and incentives.
2 June 2026
EAS Batteries launches ultra‑high‑power 22 Ah LFP cell using Asahi Kasei Acetolyte
22 Ah LFP cell using acetonitrile electrolyte achieves 2,550 W/kg continuous, 3,760 W/kg 2s pulse, ~2,400 cycles at 5C/100% DoD; samples in customer evaluation; 46xxx format planned.
2 June 2026
Dow showcases AI thermal-management materials at COMPUTEX 2026
Showcases liquid and immersion cooling fluids, coolants for cold plates and facility loops, thermal interface materials, silicone packaging and hot‑melt solutions; keynote on cooling AI data centers.
1 June 2026
Solvay and Viridis LOI for Brazil-to-La Rochelle rare-earth supply
LOI aims to deliver Brazilian rare-earth feedstock to a French separation plant by 2028, supporting magnet-grade Nd/Pr/Dy/Tb supply and industrial Dy/Tb separation by Sep 2026.
1 June 2026
Amgen: EC approves IMDYLLTRA (tarlatamab) for ES‑SCLC after platinum therapy
EU marketing authorisation for tarlatamab as monotherapy for extensive‑stage small cell lung cancer after progression on platinum‑based chemo; Phase 3 showed survival gain.
1 June 2026
Genentech: FDA accepts NDA for giredestrant after positive Phase III adjuvant results in early ER‑positive breast cancer
lidERA Phase III: giredestrant reduced invasive recurrence/death by 30% (HR 0.70); 3‑yr iDFS 92.4% vs 89.6%. Priority review; PDUFA Nov 30, 2026; well tolerated in >4,100 pts.
1 June 2026
Honeywell names Jill Evanko to board
Evanko, Duravant CEO with 25+ years in industrial and manufacturing (ex-Chart Industries CEO/CFO), joins as independent director and Audit Committee member; Notre Dame MBA.
1 June 2026
TechnipFMC appoints Eric D. Mullins to board
Eric D. Mullins, Chairman & CEO of Lime Rock Resources, joins the board effective June 1, 2026. He brings private equity, investment banking and public-board experience.
1 June 2026
Fluor‑JGC JV Wins LNTP for LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion
Limited notice to proceed issued to begin early planning and key activities for the proposed Phase 2 expansion at the LNG Canada Kitimat export facility, supporting an FID that would double 14 Mtpa.
1 June 2026
Moderna & Merck: 5‑Year Data — Intismeran plus KEYTRUDA Reduces Recurrence in High‑Risk Resected Stage III/IV Melanoma
5-year Phase 2b follow-up: combination showed 49% RFS reduction (HR 0.51), 59% DMFS reduction (HR 0.411); OS trend (HR 0.471). Safety consistent; increased neoantigen-specific T‑cell clonotypes
1 June 2026
Dow and Univar Solutions agree long-term distribution of Decarbia low‑carbon products
Long-term deal expands access to low‑carbon products with verified PCF certificates across beauty, home care, food, pharma and industrial markets; aids Scope 3 reductions.
1 June 2026
Momentive Names Jim Knaub CMO
Effective June 1, the new CMO will lead global marketing, portfolio positioning, go‑to‑market and commercial enablement. Appointee joins from Dow with 24+ years; holds BS ChemE and an MBA.
1 June 2026
bp starts non-associated gas production at ACG
Commercial NAG started from West Chirag; well tests Qirmaki sands. Est. 4–6 Tcf recoverable; gas sent to Sangachal via existing infrastructure.
1 June 2026
Linde 2025 Sustainability Report
2025: 10% absolute GHG cut vs 2021; 50% electricity from low-carbon/renewables; customers avoided ~98M tCO2e; conserved 1B+ gallons water; diverted 200M lbs waste; supported ~2,100 orgs, 400k people.
1 June 2026
OCI agrees to sell 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT
Divests 50% for ~€55m (subject to adjustments); buyer gains operational control. Put/call on remaining 50% exercisable from 2 years post-close at 7x two-year avg. pro-forma adj. EBITDA. Target H2 2027.
1 June 2026
EEW updates Green Financing Framework; ISS-Corporate issues Second Party Opinion
Publishes updated Green Financing Framework aligned with ICMA and LMA standards and the EU Taxonomy; covers energy, circular economy, carbon capture; independent SPO confirms quality
1 June 2026
Vopak and Gasunie take conditional FID to extend EemsEnergyTerminal
Conditional FID approved for extension of EemsEnergyTerminal, advancing LNG infrastructure; final FID pending permits. Customer contracts secured for LNG supply 2028–2036.
1 June 2026
Equinor nomination committee recommends Jarle Roth as board chair
Nomination committee proposes a new chair; recommends re-election of Anne Drinkwater (deputy) and five directors; Jon Erik Reinhardsen will resign. Election takes effect 1 July 2026 to June 2027.
1 June 2026
Roche to present obesity‑portfolio data at ADA 2026
Phase II data show enicepatide and petrelintide yield meaningful weight loss with good safety/tolerability. Both advance toward Phase III; a Phase II combo trial starts mid‑2026
1 June 2026
CATL opens world’s largest energy-storage testbed for real-world validation
10-ha, RMB3bn Xiamen facility offers open station-level validation across five labs: 35kV/100MVA grid sim, 1kV–500kV HV tests, 20MW combustion, -50–100°C climate chambers, EMC for 40-ft containers
31 May 2026
Lilly: Retevmo reduces recurrence/death risk by 83% as adjuvant in early‑stage RET‑fusion NSCLC
Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 randomized 151 early-stage RET‑fusion NSCLC patients; at 24‑month follow‑up EFS rates 92% vs 61% (treatment vs placebo). Safety: elevated ALT/AST manageable with dose changes.
31 May 2026
Johnson & Johnson PROTEUS Phase 3: Perioperative ERLEADA reduces risk of metastasis or death by 20%
Perioperative apalutamide + ADT (6 months pre/post-surgery) raised pCR/MRD to 8.9% vs 1%, delayed need for further therapy >6 vs 3.5 years, met dual primary endpoints; safety profile as expected.
31 May 2026
Johnson & Johnson: RYBREVANT FASPRO shows durable responses in advanced head and neck cancer
Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-4: subcutaneous amivantamab + hyaluronidase achieved 42% ORR (15% CR) in pretreated recurrent/metastatic HNSCC; median DOR not reached (11.8 mo FU); manageable safety.
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