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  13 August 2026

  Röhm PLEXIGLAS® proTerra for automotive circularity

  Grades use recycled PMMA or certified feedstocks to help automakers meet new EU end-of-life vehicle recycled-plastics quotas.
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  13 August 2026

  Brenntag to exclusively distribute Cargill Beauty in Mexico

  Exclusive distribution expands Mexican personal-care lineup with nature-derived ingredients for skin, hair, color and oral formulations, plus improved supply reliability and formulation support.
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  13 August 2026

  Petrobras Tupi asset reaches 4 billion barrels

  Pre-salt unit in the Santos Basin marks two decades of production and underpins plans to make the pre-salt the company's main source of output in 2026–30.
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  13 August 2026

  bp awarded Loran Phase 2 licence in Venezuela's Plataforma Deltana

  Phase 2 holds an estimated 4 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas; bp will operate a three-way joint venture and signed MoUs to pursue further offshore exploration.
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  13 August 2026

  XRG enters Venezuela with stake in Loran offshore gas licence

  Adds a material share in over 4 Tcf proven gas in the Loran‑Manatee area, links resources to existing infrastructure and strengthens the Atlantic Basin gas portfolio.
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  13 August 2026

  thyssenkrupp Q3 2025/26: sales up and adjusted EBIT improves as strategic realignment advances

  Order intake fell to €7.7bn; adjusted EBIT forecast raised to €600–900m; shareholders approved tk accelis spin-off; TKMS backlog >€20bn with major July contract wins.

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  13 August 2026

  WACKER expands into EU pet‑food additives with fermented L‑cysteine and L‑cystine

  EU approval allows plant‑based, fermented L‑cysteine/L‑cystine as sensory additives for all animal species; products suit multiple dosage forms and are supplied from Europe.
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  13 August 2026

  LKAB Q2 2026: Earnings hit by USD hedging and higher costs

  Stable production and deliveries but lower sales and operating profit due to USD hedging losses and higher energy, maintenance and urban transformation costs; two key permits granted.
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  13 August 2026

  Evonik supplies Liocel adsorbent for Neptune Energy's Altmark DLE Pilot Phase II

  Liocel chosen for adsorption-based DLE testing in an oxygen-free pilot handling 1,000 L/day to evaluate adsorbents for potential industrial deployment.
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  13 August 2026

  BioBTX (Covestro-backed) to produce BTX aromatics from mixed plastic waste

  First commercial ICCP plant in Delfzijl will process 20,000 t/yr mixed plastic into ~10,000 t/y BTX aromatic oil and ~8,000 t/y by-products, cutting GHG 70–80%.
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  12 August 2026

  EU packaging rules to cut waste and boost recycling

  From 12 Aug 2026 new rules set recycled-content targets to 2030/2040, require all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, ban some single-use items from 2030, and restrict PFAS in food packaging.
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  12 August 2026

  thyssenkrupp nucera doubles nine‑month order intake, halts SOEC mass‑production plan

  Nearly doubled nine‑month order intake; wins Moeve 300‑MW contract with service package; discontinues SOEC mass‑production, incurring ~€30m one‑time EBIT hit and updating FY26 outlook.
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  12 August 2026

  Vaca Muerta oil resources increased 89% to 30,170 million barrels

  IAPG study attributes revision to larger prospective area, thicker pay and higher recovery factor; export infrastructure and an incentives regime improve development conditions.
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  12 August 2026

  Saipem signs €500m LNTP with Sonatrach for Phase 1 of Algeria PPI

  Limited Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 of Algeria’s integrated phosphate-to-fertiliser complex, covering early works, FEED completion, long‑lead procurement and local partnerships.
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  12 August 2026

  Saipem wins ~$1.8bn offshore EPCI contract in Middle East

  Offshore EPCI contract in the Middle East worth about $1.8bn, covering offshore and subsea facilities and leveraging regional vessels and engineering capabilities.
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  12 August 2026

  PureCycle and IPL Schoeller launch SnapPack Square EVO container line

  Off‑the‑shelf tamper‑evident containers use 20% recycled polypropylene to help brand owners meet New Jersey recycled‑content rules and upcoming EPR deadlines.
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  12 August 2026

  SONATRACH and AFC award EPCs for Integrated Phosphate Project Phase 1

  Contracts cover fertilizer plants at Bled El Hadba and Oued El Keberit and port works at Annaba; project spans mining, fertilizer production and export infrastructure.
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  12 August 2026

  PM Jetten visits Port of Rotterdam Authority at Maasvlakte

  Inspected a container terminal, discussed hundreds‑million‑euro investment plans and constraints with industry, and toured Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1 green‑hydrogen facility.
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  12 August 2026

  Noble (Aptar Pharma) secures US patent for AI sound detection in drug-delivery and diagnostic devices

  AI analyzes device-generated sounds to verify correct operation and provide objective feedback for training, usability studies and adherence in home self-administration.
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  12 August 2026

  Worley receives K+S 2025 Large Project Contractor Safety Award for Saskatchewan cogeneration project

  Recognition for safety performance on a cogeneration build whose scope included construction, commissioning and startup; units will supply steam and power for future production.
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  12 August 2026

  Bilfinger Q2 2026 financial results

  Revenue rose 7% to €1,450m while orders fell 16% to €1,498m; EBITA margin 5.3%. Outlook confirmed: revenue €5.4–€5.9bn, FCF €250–€300m (includes Teknokon).
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  12 August 2026

  Brenntag Q2 2026 results — sales €4.3bn; guidance raised

  Sales up 11% to €4.3bn; operating EBITDA +41% to €463m; gross margin rose to 26.9%. Guidance increased to €1,350–1,450m for 2026.
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  12 August 2026

  SOCAR 2025 Sustainability Report

  First Double Materiality Assessment, new ESG Data Platform and Decarbonization Roadmap; ~1 million tCO₂e avoided, USD 200m Green Bonds and local procurement at 88%.
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  12 August 2026

  Boliden: Laver concession upheld after appeals rejected

  Government rejected appeals, keeping the Laver concession intact; the deposit could double Sweden’s copper output and boost Europe’s copper self-sufficiency by about 10%.
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  12 August 2026

  BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in Climate Center at Limburgerhof

  Purpose-built climate chambers will enable GLP ecotoxicology studies and insecticide research to support crop protection registrations; completion planned H1 2027.
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  12 August 2026

  Stora Enso to centralise sawmilling in Northern Finland and close Veitsiluoto

  Pine sawing to be shifted to Oulu and Kalajoki; Veitsiluoto sawmill faces permanent closure. About 60 employees enter three-week change negotiations; restart is not planned for Oct 2026.
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  11 August 2026

  DuPont MemCor MBR chosen for Canberra’s Lower Molonglo upgrade

  Adds about 97 million L/day membrane bioreactor capacity to Canberra’s main treatment plant, expanding capability to meet population growth.
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  11 August 2026

  Topsoe to supply dynamic synthesis technology for First Ammonia’s Victoria, Texas green ammonia project

  Dynamic synthesis tech allows ramping 10–100% in 30 minutes; plant will use electrolytic green hydrogen for export and US markets; financial close expected late‑2026, operations in 2029.
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  11 August 2026

  TechnipFMC awarded flexible-pipe contract for Azule Energy West Hub Tails

  Design and manufacture of flexible flowlines, risers and equipment to tie West Hub production into the Agogo FPSO; contract classed at $75–250M and booked in Q3 2026.
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  11 August 2026

  Metsä Group invests €25m in Muoto fibre packaging line at Äänekoski

  A €25m Muoto fibre-packaging line will be built at the Äänekoski mill, starting up in 2028 with capacity above 100 million items per year; Kuura textile fibre project cancelled.