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  18 March 2026

  Avantium appoints Rogier van Wijk CFO

  Rogier van Wijk to become CFO effective 1 May 2026, succeeding interim René Ploegsma; nomination to be voted at AGM on 12 May. He has 25+ years in finance, most recently CFO at Cyclomedia.
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  18 March 2026

  SABIC unveils automotive specialty materials for design, performance and circularity

  New PCR-based LNP ELCRIN SLX (30/45% PCR) and KONDUIT WTF2C thermally conductive compounds, plus EXTEM, ULTEM and NORYL grades, boost aesthetics, thermal/EMI performance, weight and recyclability.
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  18 March 2026

  BASF raises European Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators prices up to 30%

  Prices increased up to 30% (higher for some items), effective immediately or per contracts, citing raw material volatility, rising logistics, packaging and energy costs across Europe.
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  18 March 2026

  Eni approves dual FIDs for Indonesian deep‑water gas hubs

  Dual FIDs for Gendalo/Gandang and Geng North/Gehem offshore East Kalimantan. Start 2028; plateau 2029 at 2 bscfd gas and 90,000 bpd condensate. Tie-backs to Jangkrik, new FPSO.
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  18 March 2026

  Siemens expands data center ecosystem to accelerate AI deployments

  Investment and partnerships add compute-flexibility, grid-scale energy storage and physics-AI modeling to align AI workloads with grid conditions, speed interconnection and scale data center deployments
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  18 March 2026

  Technip Energies acquires minority stake in Verso Energy’s DEZiR eSAF plant in Rouen

  Project will use carbon capture to source biogenic CO2 and has FEED underway; plant due ~2030 to produce 80,000 t/yr eSAF, backed by France 2030/EU fund and planned for replication.

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  17 March 2026

  Perimeter Solutions: SOLBERG EVOLUTION 3% SFFF — first Newtonian fluorine‑free foam with FM approval

  Mil‑Spec and ICAO Level B certified; UL‑162 approved for fixed sprinkler use; compatible with standard sprinkler hardware and aircraft surfaces; PFAS‑free, biodegradable; validated for ARFF
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  17 March 2026

  Vioneo on the EU Single‑Use Plastics Directive

  Calls for SUPD to clarify treatment of fossil-free plastics, align rules with decarbonisation goals, harmonise EPR and fee eco-modulation, and incentivise renewable-carbon supply chains.
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  17 March 2026

  Aptar appoints Gael Touya CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Stephan Tanda to retire end-2026

  Gael Touya, a 30-year veteran, led the Pharma unit’s transformation (~82% sales growth) and has global commercial and operational experience. Tanda raised margins, EPS and sustainability.
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  17 March 2026

  Brenntag opens Life Sciences Innovation Center in Shanghai

  Expands application expertise for Beauty & Care and Food & Nutrition; offers formulation development, testing, small-batch trials and product concept support for China & Hong Kong clients.
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  17 March 2026

  SOCAR and KMG reach 4 million tonnes of Kazakhstan oil transit via Azerbaijan

  427th Kazakhstan shipment left Aktau on Mar 12, arrived Sangachal on Mar 13; oil from Tengiz and Kashagan fields delivered to Sangachal, then sent via BTC pipeline to Ceyhan for export.
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  17 March 2026

  TotalEnergies starts Quiluma offshore gas production in Angola

  Quiluma field begins production — Angola's first non-associated gas development. Will supply Angola LNG at ~330 MMcf/d (~2 Mtpa) plateau.
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  17 March 2026

  Siemens and Rittal partner on AI data center power infrastructure

  Develops scalable, standardized IEC/OCP power distribution for AI data centers - including a white-space 'sidecar' power rack - to handle rising rack densities, speed deployment, and boost efficiency.
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  17 March 2026

  Siemens and Rittal partner on data center power infrastructure

  Create standardized, sustainable power distribution for AI data centers: in-rack power units, low-voltage modular/container systems, cooling & safety solutions; pilots underway.
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  17 March 2026

  Kemira obtains PMRA approval in Canada for KemConnect DEX

  Chlorine-free performic-acid wastewater disinfection; used in Paris 2024 wastewater works. Combines on-site generation, real-time monitoring and dosing algorithm. Canada rollout pending approvals
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  17 March 2026

  PPG’s Laura Harshberger named to 2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence

  Global IT director Laura Harshberger honored on 2026 list; led IT for operations, EHS and key businesses, modernized systems at 100+ sites, runs IT internship program and champions women's leadership.
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  17 March 2026

  Eni secures €9bn 5-year revolving credit facility

  €9bn 5‑year revolver with 2‑year extension option refinancing prior €6bn and €3bn lines; provided by 28 banks, ~40% oversubscription, maintains financial flexibility and extends maturity
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  17 March 2026

  SOCAR and KMG transit 4 million tons of Kazakh oil via Azerbaijan

  Transit of Kazakh oil via Azerbaijan reaches 4 million tons: 3.8 Mt from Tengiz, 0.2 Mt from Kashagan. 427th shipment left Aktau Mar 12; oil moves Aktau-Sangachal-BTC-Ceyhan for export.
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  17 March 2026

  BASF Agricultural Solutions invests €17M to expand Saskatoon canola breeding centre

  Construction 2026–2027 adds automation, genomic-selection pipelines and a research glasshouse to boost breeding throughput, speed genetic gain and deliver higher-yield, disease-resistant hybrids
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  17 March 2026

  LANXESS raises DPA and ADPA prices 50%+

  Effective immediately for non-contract volumes, move responds to sharply higher energy, raw-material and logistics costs amid geopolitical tensions; aims to secure long-term supply reliability.
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  17 March 2026

  Ørsted Employees Elected to Board

  Three employees were elected to Ørsted's Board of Directors, joining after the annual meeting on April 9, 2026.
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  17 March 2026

  Symrise Launches Care & Wellness Division

  The new division integrates cosmetic ingredients, health actives, and biotics to meet demand for holistic care solutions, enhancing innovation and market readiness.
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  17 March 2026

  Eni Begins Gas Delivery from Angola's Quiluma Field

  Quiluma field starts gas delivery at 150 MMSCF/day, aiming for 330 MMSCF/day in 2026. Gas processed at Soyo plant for Angola LNG export and domestic use.
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  17 March 2026

  Clariant Enhances Agricultural Solutions at CAC 2026

  Clariant introduces Dispersogen PSL 100 and Tonnegel 50 for improved formulation stability and rheology in agriculture, supporting biological crop protection and operational efficiency.
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  17 March 2026

  Worley to Engineer Donlin Gold Gas Pipeline

  Worley Alaska will design a 316-mile natural gas pipeline for the Donlin Gold project, ensuring energy supply in remote, challenging terrain. Completion of feasibility study is set for 2027.
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  17 March 2026

  EIB, Natixis CIB, Sunprime Launch €507M Solar and Storage Project in Italy

  Project Sophocles will develop 200 solar plants and 350 MW of storage in Italy, generating 416 GWh annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2.86 million tonnes.
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  17 March 2026

  Thor Offshore Wind Farm Begins Power Generation, Reports RWE

  Thor offshore wind farm starts feeding electricity into Denmark's grid, aiming to power over one million homes by 2027 with sustainable features and local job creation.
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  16 March 2026

  THOR GmbH Starts Production at New Speyer Plant

  After a five-year build, a €18M facility (Building 4) began production, adding 40,000 t/yr for preservatives and flame retardants; built for expansion and improved supply‑chain security.
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  16 March 2026

  Bilfinger earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold with 83-point score

  Ranks top 1% in industry, top 2% globally; SBTi-validated 2025 climate targets toward net-zero by 2050; EcoVadis scores: Env86, Labor79, Ethics89, Proc86; GHG -8% (S1&2), -4% (S3); LTIFR 0.18
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  16 March 2026

  Grupa Azoty appoints Prof. Andrzej Rzońca as Financial Strategy Advisor

  Prof. Andrzej Rzońca joins as Financial Strategy Advisor to strengthen finance, macroeconomic analysis and capital-market relations, supporting financial stabilization and transformation.