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3 September 2026
Khaled bin Mohamed chairs ADNOC Executive Committee meeting
Reviewed energy supply reliability, operational and financial performance, and a new LNG trading platform targeting 47 mtpa by 2030+.
3 September 2026
Syensqo adds aromatic compounding capacity at Panoli, India
Modular compounding line due Q1 2028 will double Panoli capacity and process PPS, PEEK, PPA and PARA for automotive and other industries, supporting localized supply.
3 September 2026
PETRONAS enhances myPROdata with Agentic AI
myPROdata will gain Agentic AI to link subsurface and surface data, enabling faster, end-to-end upstream evaluations and investment analysis.
3 September 2026
SPIE to deliver HVAC, mechanical and E&I for ONE‑Dyas N05‑A compression module
New two‑train compression module to extend gas production on an offshore platform powered entirely by nearby wind; integration starts June 2027.
3 September 2026
EIB backs Poland: PLN 85m loan to NCBJ and hydropower advisory for Wody Polskie
PLN 85m loan will fund neutron lab, materials and free-electron laser upgrades; separate advisory work will assess three potential hydropower sites in coal-transition regions.
3 September 2026
ORLEN and Port of Gdynia to study LNG and bioLNG bunkering
Assess market demand, infrastructure and waterside/ship-to-ship bunkering feasibility for LNG and bioLNG to expand alternative marine fuel availability along the Polish coast.
3 September 2026
Gasunie & EBN ready Aramis for FID and execution leadership
Targets FID in 2027 and operations in 2030; recruitment started for Project Director; permits advanced but appeal pending; PCI status and EU CEF subsidy secured.
3 September 2026
ORLEN launches Baltic Energy Initiative with 13 regional partners
Regional platform mobilises 14 organisations to coordinate offshore wind, LNG/bioLNG, hydrogen, CCS, SMRs and infrastructure protection across the Baltic Sea region.
3 September 2026
EIB raises financing framework for Nordic Ren‑Gas to EUR 680m
E‑methane and green hydrogen projects in Finland to receive EIB support; Tampere site targeted to start construction in Q4 2026.
3 September 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare modernises storage at Petromidia refinery
Five-tank modernisation increases storage capacity by about 20%, adds specific tank upsizes, and uses hydraulic jacking to reduce working-at-height risk and speed construction.
3 September 2026
Perpetual Next and PreZero Netherlands to supply waste wood for biomethanol and biomethane
Low‑grade waste wood will be routed to Dutch biomethanol and biomethane plants to secure feedstock for scalable production.
3 September 2026
TotalEnergies completes operator entry for PEL83, secures Mopane discovery
Completes swap with Galp to operate PEL83 (Mopane); secures 40% operated stake and plans appraisal from H2 2026 with a three‑well campaign targeting FID in 2028.
3 September 2026
Solvay more than doubles Taiwan electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide capacity with Shinsol JV
More than double annual capacity for electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide in Taiwan by end‑2026 to support semiconductor wafer cleaning; local grades qualified and match global standards.
3 September 2026
2026 International CCUS Technology Conference in Astana — Sinopec participation
Two-day Astana conference convened 230+ delegates to discuss CCUS technology, launched a low-carbon cooperation initiative and advanced international CCUS collaboration.
3 September 2026
WHILL chooses Teijin Sereebo P CFP for Model C Lite
Carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic selected for structural parts of a single-seat, battery-powered last-mile device; offers lower weight, lower cost and injection-moldable pellets from PIR carbon fiber.
2 September 2026
Alfa Laval to supply electrolyzer cooling for Moeve’s Onuba H2 project
Selected to supply 60 heat exchangers for electrolyzer and balance-of-plant cooling at La Rábida; initial 300 MW electrolysis, expandable by 105 MW, targeting 45,000 t/yr green hydrogen.
2 September 2026
POSCO Holdings secures US$700 million IDB Invest facility for Argentine lithium operations
US$700m short-term facility to finance working capital for two brine lithium plants; preferential tax treatment will lower borrowing costs and improve project competitiveness.
2 September 2026
Aemetis: SB 795 clears equipment hurdle for E15 in California
Legislation lets retailers use existing vapor recovery equipment to dispense E15 with manufacturer certifications; could cut gasoline costs and now awaits the governor's signature.
2 September 2026
AGF Nitrogen considers cutting ammonia output
High natural gas and emission allowance costs could force cuts to ammonia output, pushing fertilizer prices beyond farmers’ budgets and threatening European harvests.
2 September 2026
Shell completes acquisition of ARC Resources
Adds ~370 kboe/d production, targets ~4% CAGR to 2030; equity value ~US$13.9bn and enterprise value ~US$16.5bn; funded by US$3.3bn cash and US$10.6bn new shares.
2 September 2026
bp and Shell agree stakes in Tupinambá and Conifer exploration prospects
50% stake in Tupinambá (Santos Basin) and 30% in five Conifer leases (Gulf of America); operator retains remaining interests; Tupinambá needs regulatory approval.
2 September 2026
AkzoNobel opens €7.5m powder coatings innovation lab in Sassenheim
Focuses on solvent-free, lower-temperature powder coatings and advanced particle analysis to cut energy use and CO₂ across the value chain.
2 September 2026
Eni named operator of Junín-5 under 25-year CPPH
Exclusive operatorship granted for Junín-5 oil field; transition from JV under new hydrocarbon law; field holds 35 billion barrels in place and produces about 12,000 bpd.
2 September 2026
Perstorp Polyols discontinues production at Toledo, Ohio facility
Production at the Toledo plant ends Sept. 2; sales, planning and distribution in the U.S. continue. The move follows a production consolidation and affects ~70% of U.S. staff.
2 September 2026
Chevron expands Orinoco position in Venezuela
Updated JV terms and added Orinoco acreage underpin plans to invest $7bn+, more than double output to ~600,000 b/d at under $20/boe over five years.
2 September 2026
BASF upgrades Ludwigshafen acid chloride and chloroformate plant
Modernized Ludwigshafen ACCF plant raises capacity ~30%, applies renewable electricity credits to cut product carbon footprint ~19%, and strengthens global supply reliability.
2 September 2026
Axens to deliver modular 5,000 m3/day Prime-D diesel hydrotreater to YPF
Prefabricated modular Prime-D unit trims delivery by six months, reduces CAPEX and limits on-site work while enabling ultra-low sulphur diesel production.
2 September 2026
Braskem names naphtha carrier Blissful Future, expands low‑emission fleet
LR1-class naphtha carrier (89,500 m³) with ~30% CO₂ reduction; four-vessel series to cover 40–50% of naphtha imports; Bold Future due Jan 2027.
2 September 2026
ProLogium begins mass production of Gen 3.5 all‑solid‑state LCB — 381 Wh/kg, 903 Wh/L
185.4 Ah cell posts 381 Wh/kg and 903 Wh/L in TÜV test; UL vacuum test classifies it as all‑solid‑state. Gen 3.5 now in mass production at Taiwan gigafactory.
2 September 2026
Hycamite: Polaris confirms quality of natural gas-based battery graphite
Independent lab found methane-derived graphite matches commercial anode grades, with >350 mAh/g reversible capacity and target carbon footprint <2.5 kg CO2e/kg.
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