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25 August 2026

MAIRE awards ~€50m in STS contracts to Nextchem/Stamicarbon

Contracts fund urea licensing, PDP and proprietary equipment across Asia, Europe and North America, plus a feasibility study for a 40,000 t/yr polyolefin upcycling plant.
25 August 2026

Axens reaches 300th Prime-G+® unit with modular start-up at Raízen Argentina

Modular FCC gasoline desulfurization unit commissioned in Argentina, marking the 300th Prime‑G+® installation and demonstrating faster delivery with reduced onsite activities.
25 August 2026

Chugai files vamikibart in Japan for uveitic macular edema

If approved, would be Japan’s first intravitreal anti‑IL‑6 therapy for uveitic macular edema; filing is supported by global Phase III MEERKAT and SANDCAT data.
25 August 2026

EnviTec Biogas advances two French biomethane projects

Conversion of Biowatt to biomethane and construction of Valoverte set commissioning between end‑2026 and July‑2027, using EnviThan upgrading units.
25 August 2026

Sinopec 2026 mid-year results

H1 revenue RMB1,436.6bn; net profit RMB25.6bn; interim dividend RMB0.105/share; oil & gas eq 263.47m bbl; ethylene 6.394m t; chemical exports up 70%.
24 August 2026

McDermott awarded ADNOC Package 4 EPCI for Umm Shaif SPB project

EPCI covers a new surface pressure boosting facility with jacket, topside and brownfield work; engineering led from the UAE; fabrication at Qingdao JV yard; contract exceeds $1bn.
24 August 2026

PCC Rokita and PCC EXOL: new alkoxylates and specialty chemicals plant in Brzeg Dolny

New flexible plant in Brzeg Dolny to produce non‑ionic surfactants, polyether polyols and ethoxylated compounds; completion targeted by end‑2028; investment ~PLN 842m.
24 August 2026

Metso acquires Valmet's Flowrox hose and progressive cavity pump business

Acquires peristaltic hose and progressive cavity pump tech plus aftermarket parts and services; products to be rebranded and production moved to Lappeenranta; closing Oct 1, 2026.
24 August 2026

KBR to license PureSAF for Kazakhstan's first SAF plant

PureSAF (alcohol-to-jet) licence and engineering for Kazakhstan's first SAF plant, integrating agricultural feedstocks to support aviation hub ambitions.
24 August 2026

Johnson & Johnson's IMAAVY approved by FDA as first therapy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia

FDA cleared therapy for wAIHA in patients ≥12 previously or currently treated with corticosteroids; showed rapid hemoglobin gains and durable responses in Phase 2/3 ENERGY.
24 August 2026

Petrobras launches EPC tender for 5,500 m3/day HDT at Repar

EPC tender opened for a 5,500 m3/day Diesel S-10 hydrotreating unit at Repar; part of the 2026–2030 portfolio and could help add ~70 kbpd with similar projects.
24 August 2026

Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi form exploration alliance on the Norwegian continental shelf

A joint programme will target high‑impact prospects to find standalone field candidates by testing 20–25 opportunities and drilling about five wells per year.
24 August 2026

Uniper and Equinor sign 15‑year Norwegian gas supply deal for Germany

15‑year contract secures over 30 TWh/year from 2027–2041 to bolster Germany's gas security and develop lower‑emissions natural gas.
24 August 2026

Takeda’s ORZEYFUL approved in Japan for narcolepsy type 1

Japan clears the first oral OX2R agonist to address underlying orexin deficiency for adults with narcolepsy type 1.
24 August 2026

Sobi Japan and Asahi Kasei: Empaveli approved in Japan for C3 glomerulopathy and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

First complement inhibitor in Japan for patients aged 12+ with these rare kidney diseases; VALIANT showed 68.1% proteinuria reduction and eGFR stabilization versus placebo.
24 August 2026

Group refining and new‑materials units implement leadership conference

Units move to stabilise refining volumes, raise new‑materials output and upgrade product mix while pushing structural adjustment under the 'one base, two wings, three chains, four new' pattern.
24 August 2026

AGC and Neusignal Therapeutics partner on Alzheimer candidate NTX-083

End-to-end CDMO support for NTX-083 completed — manufacturing process established and IND CMC documentation prepared ahead of planned US clinical trials in 2026.
24 August 2026

Statkraft and Hydro: PPA for 876 GWh/year 2031–2040

Secures 876 GWh/year from 2031–2040 (~8.8 TWh total) with delivery in Norwegian price area NO5; follows April 2026 deals covering 2029–2038.
24 August 2026

GSK’s Hibsago (bepirovirsen) approved in Japan as first functional cure for chronic hepatitis B

Japan approves the first functional cure for chronic hepatitis B: 6‑month ASO therapy yields 19% functional cure in patients with HBsAg ≤3000 IU/ml; approval fast‑tracked by SENKU.
24 August 2026

GSK’s Jemperli accepted for priority FDA review in dMMR/MSI‑H locally advanced rectal cancer

FDA sets PDUFA Feb 2027 for Jemperli’s supplemental filing based on AZUR‑1 data showing sustained 12‑month complete responses, potentially avoiding chemo, radiation and surgery.
24 August 2026

Sumitomo-led consortium wins JOGMEC design contract for ship-based CCS at Mizushima

Design and feasibility work for CO2 capture, liquefaction, temporary storage and maritime shipping at Mizushima to support a 3.43 Mtpa liquefied CO2 hub.
21 August 2026

Petrobras begins negotiations for Keta Basin exploration blocks in Ghana

Filed interest for offshore Keta Basin blocks; Ghana approved direct negotiation for four exploration contracts.
21 August 2026

Yara: USD 2bn arbitration claim linked to Gulf Coast Ammonia acquisition

Arbitration alleges at least USD 2 billion loss from a terminated ammonia offtake agreement; claim is disputed and said not to affect the pending acquisition.
21 August 2026

Rompetrol Rafinare: 4.8 MW PV plant and 9 MWh storage for Vega Ploieşti

4.8 MW PV plant with ~9 MWh battery will supply >6,200 MWh/yr for self‑consumption, cut >3,800 tCO2/yr; investment ~27 million lei; completion by 31 Dec 2028.
21 August 2026

dsm-firmenich sues Chinese parties over patented biotechnological sclareol production

Patent suit in China alleges unauthorized biotech production of sclareol, seeks injunction and damages; defendants include a sclareol producer and a research institute.
21 August 2026

Statkraft applies to build new Høyanger K5 and Breidal hydropower plants

Seeks licence to replace K5A/B with larger K5 and Breidal plants, boosting capacity to ~257 MW and output to ~780 GWh without new reservoirs.
21 August 2026

SOCAR launches WIN open innovation program

Open call for startups and tech firms to test energy transition, AI, digital and HSE solutions in real operations; applications close Sept 12, 2026.
21 August 2026

WarmtelinQ (Gasunie) installs 1,562 m HDD for Rotterdam–The Hague–Leiden heat network

Final drilling section completed, bringing commissioning closer and allowing residual Port of Rotterdam heat to supply roughly 120,000 homes and businesses.
21 August 2026

INEOS Inovyn to buy UK's only EDC asset and remaining Runcorn stake

Buys remaining 50% of Runcorn MCP and EDC assets and staff; integrates chlor‑alkali and EDC value chain to secure chlorine supply for water treatment; completion subject to approvals, due later this year.
20 August 2026

SK Enmove and HF Sinclair agree long-term YUBASE Group III supply and North America distributorship

Long-term supply and distributorship for premium Group III base oils in North America to expand market access amid tightening global supply.

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