All news (page 24)

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  18 June 2026

  Jordan Green Ammonia secures 1,000‑ha Aqaba lease for 120,000 t/yr green ammonia project

  A 1,000‑hectare site in Aqaba leased for a green ammonia plant producing 120,000 t/yr using 550 MWp solar plus storage; financial close targeted September 2027.
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  18 June 2026

  Siemens adds XLad ladder logic and S7-1200 G2 support to Simatic AX LCE

  Adds ladder programming (XLad), Git/CI/CD integration, bidirectional text/graphical editing and support for S7‑1200 G2 controllers to broaden application scope.
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  18 June 2026

  BASF Adapzo Active classified as FRAC Group Code 56

  New HDAC-inhibitor fungicide gets its own FRAC code; targets Asian soybean rust in South America, shows ~6 bags/ha yield gain and no cross-resistance to current solutions.
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  18 June 2026

  WuXi Biologics Suzhou biosafety lab wins fourth EMA GMP certificate enabling 19 EU products

  EMA found zero critical findings in a four-day GMP inspection supporting EU marketing authorization for 19 biologics from 13 clients.
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  18 June 2026

  Equinor agrees concept for Ringvei Vest subsea tie‑back to Troll B

  Subsea development tying seven discoveries and one prospect to Troll B; estimated 240 million boe. Plan includes 13 wells, seabed tie‑in and DG2 decision planned end of year.
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  18 June 2026

  ProLogium and Elysian sign MoU to evaluate next‑generation batteries for large electric aircraft

  Parties will assess pack‑level energy density targets (320–420 Wh/kg) to support large battery‑electric aircraft with 750–1,000 km ranges and explore European supply‑chain localization.

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  18 June 2026

  Braskem launches Blooming Future LR1 chemical/product tanker

  Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
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  18 June 2026

  Evonik expands Tailor Made efficiency program; 3,200 jobs to go

  Companywide restructuring through 2029 including 3,200 job cuts and discontinuation of the polyester business in 2027.
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  18 June 2026

  TotalEnergies MethaneLive real-time methane monitoring centre

  Real‑time methane monitoring using 13,000 sensors, AI analytics and targeted maintenance to detect and correct fugitive emissions across operated Upstream sites.
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  18 June 2026

  Statkraft and Alcoa agree 4.8 TWh supply to secure Lista aluminium plant

  About 4.8 TWh of power for 2028–2031 to underpin Lista production after Line 2 restart, supporting the plant’s 95,000 tpa nameplate capacity and further development.
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  18 June 2026

  UPM to curtail production at Kaukas and Pietarsaari pulp mills

  Kaukas will be shut from 3 Aug 2026 for ~six weeks; Pietarsaari may face a temporary shutdown in October to optimise production and wood sourcing.
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  18 June 2026

  ORLEN takes 20% stake in Goliat and four Norwegian licences

  Acquisition adds ~58 million boe (including ~3 BCM gas) and aims to lift output from ~4,000 to ~12,000 boe/d through development of Goliat and Goliat Ridge.
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  18 June 2026

  Kemira and IFF move Alpha Bio manufacturing to Hanko

  Alpha Bio JV shifts its planned commercial-scale biobased materials plant to Hanko; EUR 130m investment, 50/50 ownership, commercial production now targeted for 2029.
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  18 June 2026

  Roche: FDA accepts sBLA for subcutaneous Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

  sBLA accepted based on phase III SUNMO showing 59% reduction in progression risk; FDA decision expected by 9 Feb 2027.
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  17 June 2026

  ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp Steel and voestalpine urge ETS reform to protect EU steelmaking

  They want a temporary pause in ETS cost increases, funding and support for first movers, and measures to address import/export competitiveness to preserve European steel value chains.
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  17 June 2026

  Nextchem (MAIRE) licenses NX Circular for Canadian biomass-to-syngas SAF project

  License covers biomass-to-syngas section to produce purified chemical‑grade syngas from forest residues for SAF; plant targeted online in 2030 with 144 ktpa capacity.
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  17 June 2026

  Siemens expands industrial software access for European startups

  European startups gain access to three budget‑tailored industrial software collections and a route to marketplace listing to speed product development and market entry.
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  17 June 2026

  SONATRACH and VNG AG sign MoU on green hydrogen and methane reduction

  MoU to explore cooperation on green hydrogen, ammonia projects and methane emissions reduction, building on a 2022 agreement.
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  17 June 2026

  Toray develops durable hydrophilic coating for silicone medical devices

  Coating raises silicone wettability >20×, cuts friction ~90%, forms ~20 nm durable layer by heat-induced polymer self-assembly for lenses and catheters.
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  17 June 2026

  PCC SE consolidates MCAA business into PCC Rokita SA

  Share-swap would issue 4,251,619 new shares using a six‑month VWAP example (68.05 PLN), implying about €68m valuation; aims to centralise MCAA production and capture synergies.
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  17 June 2026

  INEOS Styrolution to close Channahon, Illinois polystyrene plant

  Closure driven by market oversupply and margin pressures; decommissioning through Q4 2026; about 100 employees affected; production consolidated to Decatur (AL) and Altamira (MX).
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  17 June 2026

  Genentech seeks FDA approval for Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

  sBLA accepted for subcutaneous bispecific + ADC combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma; FDA decision expected Feb 9, 2027.
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  17 June 2026

  GSK/Spero: Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil) approved in US for adults with cUTIs

  First oral carbapenem approved in the US for complicated UTIs; PIVOT-PO showed non-inferiority to IV imipenem-cilastatin; expected US availability by end of 2026.
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  17 June 2026

  Repsol signs MoU to assess Horcón area in Venezuela

  MoU with Venezuelan government and PDVSA to evaluate Horcón area, study offshore gas prospects, and address payments and crude cargo scheduling.
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  17 June 2026

  INEOS Phenol delays Doel (Antwerp) plant restart beyond 2027

  Planned late‑2027 restart of the Doel phenol plant postponed due to weak demand, high energy and carbon costs; Gladbeck will continue operating and Doel kept ready.
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  17 June 2026

  WACKER opens Karlovy Vary specialty silicones site

  First production line started after two years; facility will supply customized silicones for electromobility, healthcare, appliances and energy markets.
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  17 June 2026

  Petrobras sells first soybean-oil SAF with CORSIA Low ILUC Risk certification

  First soybean-oil SAF batch with CORSIA Low ILUC Risk (3.8k m³, 1% renewable) produced by co-processing at Reduc using Bunge feedstock and commercialized with Vibra.
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  17 June 2026

  Honeywell to supply Ecofining and automation for Acelen Renewables' Bahia SAF plant

  Modular Ecofining units, pumps, compressors and Experion PKS controls to accelerate SAF and renewable diesel output from waste fats, oils and greases at a greenfield Bahia site.
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  17 June 2026

  Stora Enso increases Skutskär fluff pulp capacity and to close softwood line L3

  EUR 19m upgrade to lift fluff pulp output ~10%, taking Skutskär to 440,000 t/yr; softwood fiberline L3 to stop in Q3 2026 (subject to orders).
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  17 June 2026

  SOCAR and ICD sign MoU to explore PPP financing

  Joint MoU to explore financing for public–private partnership projects in Azerbaijan and other member countries, with ICD providing tailored Sharia-compliant solutions for project companies.