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21 July 2026
ADNOC $6.2bn FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap
Final investment decision will unlock over 600 million scfd, include three EPC contracts and a 14‑well drilling program, and target production by 2030.
20 July 2026
Godrej Agrovet opens India’s first integrated oil palm complex in Khammam, Telangana
Seed-to-refinery complex combines genetics, nursery, R&D, mill and a planned refinery; total investment INR 300 Crore when complete.
20 July 2026
Coogee to add chlorine drumming facility at Lytton
New Lytton drumming facility to diversify domestic chlorine supply and improve resilience for regional Australian markets.
20 July 2026
tk accelis outlines mid-term targets and spin-off plan at Capital Markets Day
Presents >4% sales CAGR and 4–5% adjusted EBITDA margin targets, details growth strategy and plans a minority-stake spin-off subject to thyssenkrupp shareholder vote on 7 Aug 2026.
20 July 2026
Moeve Chemicals completes global verification for Low Carbon production
All production plants verified to supply Low Carbon products, enabling global customers to access verified, traceable lower‑carbon LAB and phenol alternatives.
20 July 2026
Carbon Neutral Fuels' Project Starling enters pre‑planning at Workington
Project moves into formal pre‑planning; planned output raised to ~31,000 tpa SAF, 100–150 skilled jobs expected, building on prior £6m government backing.
20 July 2026
IFF to sell botanical extracts, vitamins & minerals and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra
Sale covers botanical extracts, vitamins & minerals, natural colors, antioxidants and certain Peru flavor activities; operations generated ~$170M in 2025 and employ ~600 across five plants; expected close by end‑2026.
20 July 2026
Cimpor reactivates Sines grinding plant for GGBFS production
Sines grinding plant restarted to produce ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS); capacity >400,000 t/yr, 2,500 t ready for dispatch; near Port of Sines; supports decarbonisation and local jobs.
20 July 2026
MAIRE/Tecnimont awarded €1.3bn EPC for 2.1 Mt/yr urea complex in Argentina
Facility will be Latin America’s largest urea plant, with an on-site ammonia unit and two ultra-low energy urea trains; Nextchem supplies urea tech and primary reformer; 41-month schedule.
20 July 2026
WuXi Biologics hits 1,000th molecule milestone with Earendil Labs trispecific antibody
Trispecific ophthalmic antibody marks the platform's 1,000th molecule; collaboration advanced multiple multispecifics, fusion proteins and ADCs from DNA to IND with faster-than-average timelines.
20 July 2026
OMV Petrom and ROMGAZ install Neptun Alpha offshore platform in the Black Sea
Offshore production platform installed; 160 km pipeline and 6 of 10 wells complete; production on track for 2027.
20 July 2026
SONATRACH and VNG sign natural gas supply contract for Germany from Jan 2027
Expands gas deliveries to the German market from 1 Jan 2027; tied to joint hydrogen projects and a cooperation MoU covering green hydrogen and methane reduction.
20 July 2026
Coolbrook and ABB advance RotoDynamic Heater to industrial delivery for Adani Cement
Industrial-scale RotoDynamic Heater installation at Boyareddypalli cement plant; electrical equipment, drives and DCS supplied by partner; expected ~60,000 tCO2 reduction annually.
20 July 2026
GSK Bexsero: EMA accepts submission to add single-dose booster for 10+ years
Phase 3b data indicate a single Bexsero booster at age 10+ boosts immunity in those primed in infancy; full study results will be presented at IPNC in September.
17 July 2026
matterr helps shape EU textile EPR design
EU textile EPR systems should finance waste management and enable large-scale recycling; report recommends quotas, recycled-content rules, eco-modulated fees and an innovation fund.
17 July 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim: EU approval for JASCAYD (nerandomilast) in IPF and PPF
First-in-class oral PDE4B inhibitor approved for adults with IPF and PPF after Phase III trials showed slower lung function decline and a favourable tolerability profile.
17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Siemens Energy sign MoU on maintenance, green hydrogen and compression
MoU to co-develop maintenance and repair solutions, training, digitalisation and predictive maintenance, and to support local green steel and green ammonia value chains.
17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Bosch sign MoU to explore green hydrogen in Algeria
MoU to explore green-hydrogen projects in Algeria, including electrolyser manufacture, hydrogen production and technical knowledge exchange.
17 July 2026
bp brings ConocoPhillips into Kirkuk redevelopment
A 42% stake will support redevelopment of Kirkuk oil fields, with an initial >3 billion boe production phase across Baba, Avanah, Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz.
17 July 2026
European Commission Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
Sets a 46% electrification target by 2040, reforms the EU ETS to drive investment and stability, and mobilises funding and regulatory measures to lower electricity costs and speed grid rollout.
17 July 2026
Honeywell Technologies completes acquisition of Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies
£1.325bn cash deal expands catalyst portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels; integrates catalyst expertise with automation and digital offerings for end-to-end solutions.
17 July 2026
GSK updates CALM-1 and CALM-2 camlipixant phase III results
50 mg twice daily cut 24‑hour coughs in CALM‑1; CALM‑2 and the 25 mg dose failed primary/secondary endpoints, prompting halt of RCC development.
17 July 2026
Yara: Q2 EBITDA USD 906m and Gulf Coast ammonia acquisition
High margins pushed EBITDA to USD 906m; volatile nitrogen prices delayed off‑season demand, buying resumed in mid‑July; acquisition to lower ammonia costs and diversify energy exposure.
17 July 2026
Gasunie H1 2026: advancing hydrogen, CO₂, heat and LNG infrastructure
Opened a 32‑km Rotterdam hydrogen pipeline, progressed CO₂ and heat projects, boosted LNG capacity, and saw shifting gas flows with higher power‑sector demand.
17 July 2026
Uniper to invest €5 billion in European energy system transformation
Focus on flexible generation, hydrogen-ready plants, renewables and gas diversification; projects include ~1.7 GW of tendered plants, data‑centre site development and gas portfolio expansion.
16 July 2026
BarMar enters FEED for H2med Barcelona–Marseille hydrogen pipeline
FEED will finalise route, compression layout, permits and procurement specs; CEF granted over €28m for studies and surveys; FID required ahead of planned 2032 start.
16 July 2026
LG Chem begins mass production of semiconductor stripper for Amkor
Mass-produced stripper halves photoresist removal time, tailored for an OSAT leader's new line; strengthens advanced packaging materials portfolio amid AI and HBM-driven demand.
16 July 2026
GS Caltex completes 2026 first-half turnaround at Yeosu Complex using digital and AI
Nine-unit, ~60-day maintenance used digital and AI tools to speed inspections, clean heater tubes, monitor safety and reinforce safety leadership across operations.
16 July 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim: BI 3034701 triple GLP‑1/GIP/NPY2 agonist enters Phase II
Phase II starts for a potential first‑in‑class triple GLP‑1/GIP/NPY2 receptor agonist targeting weight, satiety and central hunger signalling; study includes dose finding and safety/efficacy evaluation.
16 July 2026
Alfen and CATL partner on 5 GWh sodium‑ion storage deployment in Europe
Joint plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across Europe to cut costs, diversify supply and reduce exposure to lithium price swings.
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