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4 May 2026

OMV Petrom & ROMGAZ begin Neptun Deep pipelaying in the Black Sea

Pipelaying begins for 160 km Neptun Deep subsea gas line; Castoro 10 on site. ~50-vessel mobilization; subsea systems, platform and wells targeted to deliver first gas in 2027
4 May 2026

Johnson & Johnson: CAPLYTA tops adjunctive MDD antipsychotics in network meta-analysis

Network meta-analysis of 10 trials found an adjunctive atypical antipsychotic superior on MADRS change, response, remission and CGI‑S, with no significant weight gain and favorable tolerability.
4 May 2026

Amgen invests $300M more in U.S. manufacturing, nearly $2B over past year

Expands Puerto Rico biologics facility to boost U.S. production, deploy next‑gen technologies, support workforce development and construction jobs, and strengthen medicine supply‑chain resilience
4 May 2026

DOMO Engineered Materials acquired by Lone Star Funds; TECHNYL® included

Fund affiliate buys engineered materials unit: three EU plants, global subsidiaries, IP/brand, sales, application center and masterbatch ops; Belle Étoile excluded; leadership continuity planned.
4 May 2026

Stahl launches Repura barrier coatings for paper packaging

Repura™ coatings deliver high oil, water/MVTR and oxygen barriers for paper & board and flexible packaging; repulpable, food-contact capable, customizable—shown at Interpack 2026
4 May 2026

Equinor extends NOK 17bn drilling and well-services contracts on Norwegian continental shelf

Exercises 1–2 year options on drilling and well-service contracts; secures specialist frameworks to sustain production, preserve ~2,500 jobs and raise pace, efficiency and standardisation.
4 May 2026

Siemens expands digital portfolio for water & waste management

Real-time water-quality monitoring, SIWA Treatment Optimizer (digital twin) cutting energy/emissions up to 25%, soft sensors, integrated control center and expanded waste-management automation
4 May 2026

UPM and BASF advance recyclable fiber-based packaging

Barrier papers paired with Joncryl HPB coatings enable high-performance, recyclable fiber-based packaging; samples to be shown at interpack 2026, supporting design-for-recycling rules.
3 May 2026

ADNOC to award AED200 billion in projects to accelerate strategy

Accelerates project delivery (2026–28), boosts UAE manufacturing and In‑Country Value by linking EPCs with 70 vetted local suppliers; launches Value Connect to match ~1,000 firms
2 May 2026

thyssenkrupp AG, Jindal pause talks on thyssenkrupp Steel stake

Steel unit's outlook improves after restructuring and IG Metall agreement; EU trade protections and CBAM increase stability. Goal: autonomous, profitable steel business; parent may keep minority stake
1 May 2026

Algol Chemicals to distribute THOR in Finland and Baltics

Distribution of Acticide and Microcare in Finland and the Baltics transfers May–June 2026, expanding supply for coatings, hygiene and cosmetics.
1 May 2026

Petrobras starts Búzios 8 (P-79) production

Brought online three months early, FPSO adds 180,000 bpd and 7.2M m³/d compression, raising field capacity to ~1.33M bpd; 14 wells planned and up to 3M m³/d gas export.
1 May 2026

Perpetual Next selects JPB Logistics for Delfzijl biomethanol storage

MoU to negotiate storage/handling for a 220,000 t/y biomethanol plant; planned tank capacity 21,000–35,000 m³; logistics via inbound pipeline, outbound barge, trucks as backup; final on FID.
1 May 2026

Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic pill — FDA‑approved oral semaglutide for adults with type 2 diabetes

Tablets (1.5, 4, 9 mg) debut in US May 4. Reformulated from Rybelsus, available at 70,000+ pharmacies; insurance from $25; self-pay $149/199/299/month. Approved to reduce cardiovascular events
1 May 2026

INEOS Enterprises to sell INEOS Calabrian to Ecovyst

Sale covers ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business with plants in Texas and Ontario; deal valued at $190M; expected to close by end-June 2026; operations unchanged until completion.
1 May 2026

LyondellBasell sells select European polymers assets to AEQUITA

Sale of select European olefins and polyolefins sites in Berre, Münchsmünster, Carrington and Tarragona closes; APS stays in Tarragona. Divested unit renamed Velogy to sharpen portfolio and capital
30 April 2026

Repsol Q1 2026 adjusted net income €873m

Inventory-driven earnings and Middle East volatility prompt €1.2bn stock build, kerosene output up 15–20%, €35m in fuel discounts at stations to date.
30 April 2026

Messer 2025 sustainability report — 2% GHG reduction

Year‑on‑year 2% reduction in market‑based GHGs from operations; renewable electricity and solar installs; ZeCarb carbon services; independent limited assurance for materiality and select KPIs.
30 April 2026

Reliance Retail acquires Anomaly haircare (Priyanka Chopra Jonas)

Full ownership of Anomaly trademarks, brand assets and digital properties to scale the clean, vegan haircare line through omnichannel retail and digital platform Tira.
30 April 2026

Sinopec launches Fenghuo industrial AI agent

Introduces 'Fenghuo' industrial AI agent: a production-capable digital colleague that analyzes data, runs engineering simulations, invokes toolchains, and executes long multi-step tasks autonomously.
30 April 2026

Umicore appoints Lily Liu as CFO and Marten Zieris as Chief Digital & Transformation Officer

Outgoing CFO leaving after 20 years, advising until 28 Feb 2027. Successor has 20+ years in chemicals finance. New digital & transformation officer to lead operational excellence, digitalization and AI.
30 April 2026

TechnipFMC Q1 2026 Results

Q1 revenue $2.49B; net income $260.5M; adjusted EBITDA $466M (or $453M ex-FX); Subsea orders $1.9B; operating cash flow $332M; free cash flow $277M; $265M buyback
30 April 2026

Aptar Q1 2026 Results

Q1: sales +11% (core flat); net income -8% to $73M; EPS $1.12 (adjusted $1.19, -8% cc); adjusted EBITDA margin 2% vs 20.7%; returned $131M; Gael Touya named CEO effective Sept 1, 2026
30 April 2026

MOL to acquire O&GD upstream assets in Hungary

Buys 51% stakes in three Central Hungary concessions (~0.7 mboepd) plus Eastern Hungary assets (~0.2 mboepd), adding ~0.9 mboepd to group production; closing Q3 2026, subject to approvals.
30 April 2026

Uniper receives preliminary approval for hydrogen-ready CCGT Unit 8 at Staudinger

Regional authority grants preliminary approval for hydrogen-ready 890 MW CCGT; feasibility, emissions and habitat issues resolved; first partial permit due Q3 2026; project to enter capacity auctions
30 April 2026

Evonik expands Americas fast‑cure epoxy range with Ancamine 2868 and 2844

New epoxy hardeners enable rapid thin-film cure and fast property build at low temps/high humidity, boosting formulation flexibility and corrosion/carbamation resistance for protective coatings
30 April 2026

Johnson & Johnson names Ryan Koors VP, Investor Relations

Effective May 7, 2026; reports to CFO Joseph J. Wolk; succeeds Darren Snellgrove (joining Halozyme). 20+ years at the firm across Innovative Medicine, R&D, MedTech and supply chain
30 April 2026

FUCHS SE completes acquisition of OPET FUCHS JV

Completed takeover of Turkish JV, gaining full ownership of Istanbul-based entity and Aliaga (Izmir) plant. New MD Ahmet Oral from May 1. ~250 staff; ~€100M projected revenue.
30 April 2026

Avantium completes titanium weld repairs at FDCA flagship plant

Weld repairs completed with engineering partners. Commissioning continues: utilities and sugar dehydration online; oxidation and purification in final start-up. Commercial sales expected H2 2026
30 April 2026

Trinseo Q1 2026 Results

Q1 sales $725M (-8%); net loss $116M; Adjusted EBITDA $53M; Free Cash Flow -$244M; ending cash/liquidity $114M; added $50M to revolver; charges $31M

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