All news (page 49)

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  19 March 2026

  Equinor Annual Report 2025

  Record production and strong cash results in 2025; safety improved; adjusted operating income $27.6B; production 2,137 mboe/d; renewables +25%; emissions −34% since 2015.
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  19 March 2026

  Asahi Kasei wins Tanahashi Prize for 10 MW alkaline electrolyzer durability

  Pilot alkaline water electrolysis plants demonstrated long-term stable, multi-module operation, proving durability under variable renewables and enabling scale-up toward >100 MW systems
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  19 March 2026

  Sinopec Wins Six Awards at 51st Geneva International Invention Exhibition

  Two Jury Special Commendation Golds and four Golds; CO2-capture equipment also won a Special Innovation Award. Winners cover CO2 capture, heavy‑oil viscosity reduction, hydrogen and catalyst tech.
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  19 March 2026

  Sinopec Completes Polymer Solid-State Battery Microgrid Demonstration

  Polymer solid-state battery microgrid demo at Suzhou uses polymer solid electrolytes with TOPCon flexible and perovskite PV; upgraded storage and intelligent microgrid raised peak daily charging 47%
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  19 March 2026

  Asahi Kasei awarded Tanahashi Prize for long-term operation of 10 MW alkaline-water electrolysis system

  Pilot plants in Namie (since Mar 2020) and Kawasaki (Mar 2024) validated stable alkaline electrolysis, tested 4x0.8 MW multi-modular units for grid response and durability, aiming >100 MW
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  19 March 2026

  LANXESS expects recovery from H2 2026 at the earliest

  2025 revenue -10.9% to €5.673bn; EBITDA pre-exceptionals €510m (-16.9%). Net debt down. Permanent cost cuts ~€100m, ~550 jobs. 2026 EBITDA guide €450–550m.

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  19 March 2026

  QatarEnergy: Missile Attacks Damage LNG Facilities

  18 Mar strike at Ras Laffan damaged Pearl GTL. Early 19 Mar missile attacks hit multiple LNG sites, causing large fires and extensive damage; emergency teams responded, no casualties.
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  19 March 2026

  Sumitomo Corporation to Deploy Palantir AIP for OCTG Supply Chain DX

  AI/data platform to optimize OCTG supply chain—inventory, processing and billing. Europe pilot validated; rollout from FY2026 with phased function and regional expansion.
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  18 March 2026

  TotalEnergies Annual Shareholders' Meeting — May 29, 2026

  Board convenes May 29 meeting; renews three directors for 3 years; appoints Slawomir Krupa to replace Mark Cutifani; seeks to raise chair/CEO age limits; submits pay, finance and sustainability items.
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  18 March 2026

  Toray to Mass-Produce STF-1000 High-Aspect-Ratio Photosensitive Polyimide

  STF-1000 photosensitive polyimide enables 36:1 aspect-ratio patterning in films up to 500 µm, suppressing cracking/delamination for MEMS, semiconductors and scintillators.
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  18 March 2026

  Zephyr to buy permanent carbon removals from Carbon Centric

  Four-year buy of carbon removal certificates to offset estimated Scope 1 (10 t/yr), retroactively and going forward, and to support development of permanent CO2 storage projects
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  18 March 2026

  Huntsman opens expanded Performance Products unit in Petfurdo, Hungary

  Expanded plant began operations in 2026, boosting global capacity for amine catalysts (JEFFCAT) used in polyurethane, coatings, metalworking and electronics; project backed by Hungarian grant.
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  18 March 2026

  Petrobras Contracts 8 Thermoelectric Plants in 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction

  Result secures ~R$4bn annual fixed revenue, requires signing CRCAPs, proving firm fuel supply and meeting ONS operational rules; portfolio totals 4.9 GW, supporting SIN availability
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  18 March 2026

  thyssenkrupp nucera to supply 300 MW electrolyzers for Moeve’s Onuba green-hydrogen plant

  First phase in Huelva, Spain, will yield ~45,000 t/yr green H2; FID taken Mar 2026. Expected CO2 savings ~250,000 t/yr; part of a scalable Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley linking to EU industry
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  18 March 2026

  Eni 2025 Financial Statements

  Board approved 2025 Annual Report: consolidated net profit €2,608m, parent €4,429m. 4th dividend scheduled (ex-div May 18, pay May 20). AGM May 6; governance, sustainability and remuneration reports to be published.
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  18 March 2026

  BASF raises neopentyl glycol prices in Europe by €350/MT

  Neopentyl glycol prices in Europe increased; the polyalcohol is used to make polyester resins (coatings), unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers.
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  18 March 2026

  BASF raises European formic acid prices by €250/MT

  Increase effective immediately or as contracts permit. Formic acid used to acidify and microbially stabilize feed, silage and drinking water, and as a chemical process agent/intermediate.
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  18 March 2026

  BASF divests Aseptrol biocide business to Oxidium Technologies

  Aseptrol chlorine dioxide portfolio sold; terms undisclosed. New owner will expand the technology into additional industries. Formulations, labeling, approvals and supply remain unchanged.
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  18 March 2026

  Petrobras discovers gas at Copoazu‑1 offshore Colombia

  New gas accumulation found at Copoazu‑1 (Block GUA‑OFF‑0), 964 m water depth, 36 km offshore; additional gas intervals identified beyond main target; samples taken for lab analysis.
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  18 March 2026

  Technip Energies launches €150m share buy-back program

  Runs to Dec 31, 2026 (max 5M shares). €120m for cancellations, €30m for equity plans. Repurchases under May 6, 2025 AGM authorization; 2026 renewal proposed. Kepler liquidity agreement suspended.
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  18 March 2026

  Johnson & Johnson FDA approves ICOTYDE (icotrokinra) for first‑line systemic treatment of plaque psoriasis

  First targeted oral IL‑23 receptor peptide approved for moderate‑to‑severe plaque psoriasis in adults and ≥12 (≥40kg). Once‑daily pill; ~70% IGA0/1, 55% PASI90 at Week16; safety like placebo.
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  18 March 2026

  Evonik unveils SPHINOX® Vively sphingolipid

  Designer sphingolipid delivers retinol-like rejuvenation with improved tolerance; stimulates elastin, hyaluronic acid and ceramides, reduces IL-1α; biotech-derived, biodegradable; debuts at PCHi 2026
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  18 March 2026

  Refining and Chemical Engineering Group 2025 results

  2025: operating revenue RMB700.74B, net profit RMB18.07B; new contracts RMB1,012.48B; first-time special dividend; tech licensing RMB10.13B; overseas front-end wins; front-end/EPC >80% backlog; ESG AA
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  18 March 2026

  Clariant unveils Plantasens, Aristoflex SUN and Lucas Meyer blue‑biotech active at PCHi 2026

  New emulsifier boosts barrier, hydrates and stabilizes up to 30% oil. Rheology modifier (+0.5%) raised SPF 75% for light textures. Blue‑biotech beats HA; Lysofix soothes skin, fortifies hair.
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  18 March 2026

  Taiwan Bio and Terumo BCT to automate Treg manufacturing on Quantum Flex

  Evaluate a 3-in-1 workflow to stabilize and scale Treg production for TRK-001 Phase 2, cut variability and COGS, shorten cycle time, and enable next-gen engineered Treg INDs.
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  18 March 2026

  Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant

  SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
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  18 March 2026

  Boliden: Garpenberg mine production suspended after seismic activity

  Garpenberg mine evacuated March 14 after heightened seismic activity; concentrator stopped March 15. Inspections began March 18; gradual restart pending inspections; timing and impact unknown.
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  18 March 2026

  Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Trading recycle electrolysis cell titanium scrap into pure titanium

  Titanium scrap from chlor-alkali electrolysis cell production is collected, processed and remelted into high-purity titanium with strict contamination control, traceability and recycling targets.
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  18 March 2026

  Equinor discovery strengthens Johan Castberg

  New Polynya Tubåen discovery (7220/7-5)—prelim 14–24 million boe; follows June Drivis Tubåen find (13–20m). Plans: 1–2 exploration wells/yr; Isflak development under construction to tie in two wells.
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  18 March 2026

  Avantium reports 2025 full-year results

  Phased start-up of the FDCA Flagship Plant progressed despite construction delays; €85M equity and amended financing secured; half the plant operational; full start-up targeted in 2026