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2 July 2026
UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to provide fusion fuel-cycle services
Joint venture delivering consultancy and operational services across the fusion fuel cycle, prioritising tritium production, recovery and reuse.
2 July 2026
Symrise secures China patent for SymSave® H (CN116509735B)
China patent protects Hydroxyacetophenone–lipophilic compositions in aqueous formulations and joins an international family covering the US, Korea, Japan, Brazil and India.
2 July 2026
Commissioner Hoekstra pushes CCS scale-up across Europe
EU aims for 50 Mtpa geological CO₂ storage by 2030; stakeholders call for investment in transport and storage, faster permitting, market demand and cross‑border cooperation.
2 July 2026
AkzoNobel halves Scope 1–2 emissions four years ahead of 2030 target
Reached a 50% cut in operational carbon vs 2018 baseline early through renewables, heat-pump conversions and site solar; Scope 3 reductions remain a 2030 ambition.
2 July 2026
Axens acquires Air Liquide's Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene (MTP) technology
Adds a methanol-to-jet route to its SAF toolkit, enabling conversion of methanol into olefins that can be processed into sustainable aviation fuel.
2 July 2026
Covestro completes acquisition of former Vencorex HDI-derivative sites in Rayong and Freeport
Two former Vencorex HDI-derivative sites added to expand regional production and boost supply resilience for coatings and adhesives customers.
2 July 2026
Vopak acquires majority of Green Energy Storage and approves 200 MW/800 MWh Oosterhout battery
Final investment decision on a 200 MW/800 MWh battery in Oosterhout with around EUR 230m investment; Greenchoice to offtake half under an 8‑year tolling deal; operations targeted H1 2028.
2 July 2026
Roche: Divarasib outperforms first‑generation KRAS G12C inhibitors in phase III Krascendo 1
Head‑to‑head phase III in previously treated KRAS G12C NSCLC: divarasib improved progression‑free and overall survival versus sotorasib/adagrasib with a consistent safety profile.
2 July 2026
ttz Bremerhaven mobile green hydrogen station enables rapid hydrogen bus deployment in Lower Saxony
Mobile refuelling unit supplies six fuel-cell buses with RFNBO-certified green hydrogen, allowing service start in December 2025 while a permanent station is built in 2026.
2 July 2026
AGC Biologics partners with Pyramid Pharma Services to add US drug-product manufacturing
Adds US sterile fill-finish, device assembly and packaging to create an integrated drug substance–drug product supply for clinical programs.
1 July 2026
Tessenderlo Group to take $400 million minority stake in FMC Corporation
Minority equity investment announced; press materials are available in Dutch and English; linked releases hold the transaction details.
1 July 2026
Vitol WPU selects Sulzer PyroCon for Rotterdam recycling plant
New Rotterdam plant will convert end‑of‑life plastics via pyrolysis; PyroCon condenses vapors to liquid feedstock; basic engineering done, first skids due Q1 2027.
1 July 2026
AGF Nitrogen established by AGROFERT
New subholding launched 1 July 2026 to coordinate pan‑European nitrogen activities, pursue economies of scale and cost cuts; Petr Cingr named CEO; operations and staff not directly affected.
1 July 2026
Anderson Greenwood Crosby Sanmar Limited expands PRV capabilities
Launches F92 high‑temperature PRV; in‑house testing to 6000 psig and 380 bar; capacity 18,000 valves/yr and >200,000 installed base; works with high‑nickel alloys.
1 July 2026
Envirocat Alkoxides to open alkoxide plant in Chemiepark Lülsdorf
Alkoxide production site in Chemiepark Lülsdorf, operations due end‑2027; sales org set up in 2026; producing liquid and powder sodium methylate, potassium methylate and sodium ethylate.
1 July 2026
Tessenderlo Group agrees $400M minority equity investment in FMC Corporation
Agreement announced; full details available in linked English and Dutch press releases.
1 July 2026
Genentech's divarasib outperforms approved KRAS G12C inhibitors in Phase III NSCLC trial
Head-to-head Phase III shows divarasib improves progression-free and overall survival versus sotorasib/adagrasib; safety consistent; data to be filed and presented.
1 July 2026
Motherson and PureCycle produce Class-A bumper with 30% recycled polypropylene
Class-A automotive bumper prototype uses 30% recycled polypropylene; technical details to be presented at Startup Autobahn Expo; aligns with upcoming EU ELV recycled-content mandates.
1 July 2026
SPIE acquires Swiss life‑sciences engineering firm nimeg ag
Strengthens Swiss GMP/EPCMV engineering capability to deliver EPC projects as general contractor for pharma, biotech and medical‑device clients; nimeg reported ~€5m revenue in 2025.
1 July 2026
Air Liquide Turbo‑Brayton posts record order intake in 2024
Close to 70 Turbo‑Brayton units ordered in 2024; cryogenic reliquefaction for LNG carriers and bunker vessels, plug&play and low-power operation.
1 July 2026
Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide validate liquid‑hydrogen turbine for light aviation
Ground tests confirm a liquid hydrogen‑fueled gas turbine integrated with a –250°C cryogenic tank for light aircraft, advancing a retrofit-certification methodology.
1 July 2026
Zeeland report positions region as energy hub for the Netherlands and Europe
Study maps coordinated build-out of renewables, electrification, CCS, hydrogen and infrastructure; issues six recommendations and launches a regional strategic demand alliance with national partners.
1 July 2026
Air Liquide, Nexans, RTE and partners launch SupraMarine HTS subsea HVAC demonstrator
Liquid-nitrogen-cooled high-temperature superconducting HVAC subsea cable demonstrator to link distant offshore wind farms to shore; test planned by 2028 with €7.3m grant.
1 July 2026
Reju opens U.S. R&D center in Conshohocken
First North American lab to accelerate polyester chemical recycling and scale next‑generation circular solutions, co‑located with Technip Energy’s research infrastructure.
1 July 2026
BASF and Carlyle complete coatings transaction; BASF retains 40% of Surventis
€7.7bn enterprise-value deal delivered ~€5.8bn pre-tax cash to the seller; coatings businesses reorganised as Surventis covering automotive OEM, refinish and surface treatment.
1 July 2026
EIB lends €125m to Orano to build Orano Med’s ATEF for thorium‑228 production
Funds will build the Advanced Thorium Extraction Facility to scale thorium‑228 supply for lead‑212 targeted alpha therapies and feed ATLabs.
1 July 2026
Symrise wins L'Oréal 2026 Energy Award for 'Closing the Hydrogen Loop'
Circular process captures and recycles hydrogen in Hydrolite® 5 green production, cutting fresh hydrogen use ~80% and achieving ~98% recovery to lower emissions and strengthen supply resilience.
1 July 2026
Nobian marks five years advancing raw-material production and sustainable chemistry in Europe
Five-year progress includes ISCC PLUS-certified chloromethanes, RFNBO green hydrogen production, four EcoVadis Platinum ratings, and a 2024 Dutch agreement targeting near-zero CO₂ by 2030.
1 July 2026
OMV and Energie Steiermark launch Tiefenkraft deep geothermal project
Seismic survey completed; Petersdorf 2 exploration well due Q4 2026; potential up to 670 GWh/yr by 2037 covering ~50% of Graz district heating; 20 km pipeline, €150m.
1 July 2026
Messer expands Southeast Asia footprint with acquisitions in Singapore and Malaysia
Completes purchases of WKS Group and Wipco, signs deal for Kobewel; adds filling stations, dissolved acetylene plants, welding distribution, cylinder depots and marine services.
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