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20 April 2026

Viva Energy Geelong refinery alkylation-unit fire — update

Fire contained; diesel and jet at ~80% capacity, petrol ~60%; stocks cover reduced output; aiming to restore >90% in weeks; investigation underway.
20 April 2026

FDA Accepts Genentech sBLA for Gazyva in SLE

FDA accepted sBLA for an anti‑CD20 in SLE after Phase III ALLEGORY: SRI‑4 responders 76.7% vs 53.5%, higher remission, fewer flares and steroid reduction; decision due Dec 2026.
20 April 2026

Yara names Helge Lund as Chair

Appointment effective after AGM on 12 May 2026. Outgoing chair Trond Berger to step down. Committee also nominated Martina Merz and Ivar Vatne; John Thuestad and Tove Feld not standing for re-election.
20 April 2026

Topsoe to supply HydroFlex for Abundia's plastic-to-fuel facilities

Selected tech will convert plastic waste into drop-in diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and chemical feedstock at three North American plants (1,500 bpd each). Baytown FID end-2026; ops 2029.
20 April 2026

Elkem sells Saguenay biocarbon unit to CHAR Tech, secures 5‑year 62,500‑t supply

Sale transfers pilot/demo facility and proprietary pellet tech; site to be upgraded to 15,000 t/yr of pellets, converting raw biochar into biocarbon for ferrosilicon decarbonisation and smelter supply.
20 April 2026

Boehringer Ingelheim launches £150M AI accelerator in London’s Knowledge Quarter

Adds a new Computational Innovation centre to the global footprint, focusing on AI/ML for drug R&D to deepen disease biology and speed discovery; first 50 AI experts by end of 2027.
20 April 2026

PPG launches end-to-end data center protective coatings and application services

At Data Center World: demos of IEEE/UL‑compliant coating systems plus application and paint‑line design services; features EMI shielding, fire and corrosion protection, thermal reflectivity.
20 April 2026

PPG launches first U.S. PVC-NI coil coating for aluminum pet food cans

One-component PVC-NI coil-applied interior coating for aluminum DRD cans and easy-open ends; ready, cuts changeovers and waste, cures across lines, resists stains in wet pet food; brand-approved.
20 April 2026

Lilly to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for in vivo CAR‑T platform

Buyer will acquire a clinical-stage in vivo CAR-T developer for up to $7B (incl. $3.25B upfront). Lead KLN-1010 (lentiviral anti-BCMA) showed promising Phase 1 ASH data; close expected H2 2026.
20 April 2026

OMV appoints Emma Delaney as CEO

Emma Delaney named CEO effective Sept 1, 2026 (3+2 years); Alfred Stern will leave Aug 31, 2026; CFO Reinhard Florey’s term extended to June 30, 2029 and he becomes Deputy Chairman.
20 April 2026

Honeywell to support Dangote’s petrochemical expansion

Provide Oleflex tech to add 750,000 tpy propylene and petrochemical catalysts to produce 400,000 tpy linear alkylbenzene, boosting regional supply chains and industrial growth.
20 April 2026

Merck: FDA grants priority review for KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX with Padcev in cisplatin‑eligible MIBC

FDA granted priority review for two sBLAs after Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑B15 showed EFS and OS benefit; PDUFA Aug 17, 2026. If approved, first perioperative options for MIBC regardless of cisplatin eligibility.
20 April 2026

Perpetual Next hires GLS for U.S. biomethanol site selection

Consultant to assess U.S. candidate sites and feedstock markets, compare torrefaction, biomethanol and integrated concepts, and deliver evidence-based site-selection reports with risks and next steps.
20 April 2026

Novo Nordisk: Etavopivat meets phase‑3 HIBISCUS endpoints — reduces VOCs and increases haemoglobin in sickle cell disease

HIBISCUS phase‑3 (n=385, ≥12 yrs): etavopivat cut VOCs by 27% and delayed first VOC ~4 months; 48.7% had >1 g/dL Hb rise at 24 weeks vs 7.2% placebo. Well tolerated; filing H2 2026.
20 April 2026

PPG installs radiation-curing test line in Marly, France

New Marly R&D line tests IR, UV (LED, excimer, arc) and EB curing to replicate production, speed development, cut customer trials, and reduce energy use and VOCs.
20 April 2026

MAIRE raises €185m sustainability‑linked Schuldschein to refinance facilities

€185M sustainability‑linked Schuldschein, 3‑ and 5‑yr (margins 1.50%/1.70% over 6M Euribor). For early refinancing; upsize option to €300M. Linked to 2028 decarbonization targets.
20 April 2026

Siemens and Vulcan Energy team up to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply

Framework deal names a preferred automation/digitalization supplier for Lionheart, Europe's first integrated lithium+renewables project: 24,000 t LHM/yr; 275 GWh power; 560 GWh heat; 30-yr life
20 April 2026

Asahi Kasei Acquires Aicuris to Expand Infectious-Disease Pharma Portfolio

Acquisition adds three antiviral assets - royalties from Prevymis, pritelivir (FDA Priority Review; PDUFA Q4 2026) and AIC468 - aims $500M revenue by 2030 and transplant/infectious-disease growth.
20 April 2026

Asahi Kasei launches Phase I trial of AK1940 for autoimmune diseases

Peptide-based TNFR1 antagonist discovered with PeptiDream showed activity in animal models; Japan trial began Apr 19 to evaluate PK, safety and tolerability of subcutaneous doses in healthy volunteers
20 April 2026

GSK's Blenrep approved in China for 2L+ relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

Approved with bortezomib+dexamethasone for adults after ≥1 prior line; DREAMM‑7: 3x PFS (36.6 vs 13.4m) and 42% lower death risk; outpatient ADC; ocular AEs manageable.
20 April 2026

Heidelberg Materials takes 79.44% majority stake in Akçansa

Strengthens presence in Turkey and the Med; integrated cement, concrete, quarries and ports to unlock operational/logistical synergies and expand exports to the Black Sea and US East Coast.
20 April 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde wins FEED for Brunei Fertilizer Industries ammonia export expansion

Designs cryogenic ammonia tank, jetty, pipelines and ship‑loading systems for large‑scale exports; integrates with existing complex to enable safe, reliable operations and new market access.
20 April 2026

Eni’s Geliga‑1 Giant Gas Discovery in Indonesia’s Kutei Basin — ≈5 Tcf gas, 300 MMbbl condensate

Geliga‑1 hit a high‑quality Miocene gas column; DST planned. Discovery bolsters basin scale, may enable a fast‑track third production hub by tying into nearby Gula and existing infrastructure
20 April 2026

Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent for autonomous industrial engineering

Moves industrial AI from assistance to autonomous execution—plans, codes, configures and validates systems. Pilots report 2–5× faster delivery, up to 50% efficiency gains and higher solution quality.
17 April 2026

EMA recommends Nobivac NXT HCPChFeLV, EU’s first self‑amplifying RNA cat vaccine

Protects cats vs five pathogens (herpes, calici, panleuk, FeLV, Chlamydia). Trials show adequate immunity, reduced disease/shedding; 1–3 yr protection; well tolerated.
17 April 2026

PPG renews partnership with Dutch nonprofit C3

Two-year €120,000 grant to fund STEM chemistry programs: Beta Tournament (~1,450 students), classroom modules, digital Sustainable Paint Factory lessons, online STEM platform and teacher training
17 April 2026

Petrobras to acquire 75% and operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe

Acquirer to take 75% and operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto. Post-deal: acquirer 75%, Oranto 15%, ANP‑STP 10%. Subject to regulatory approvals.
17 April 2026

Evonik extends CEO Christian Kullmann to 2030, names Michael Rauch CFO

Supervisory Board decision unanimous. Incoming CFO starts May 1 with Henkel, Selecta, CompuGroup Medical and Douglas experience; outgoing finance head returns to focus on Asia‑Pacific.
17 April 2026

European Commission approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA for infant RSV prevention

Single 105 mg IM, non-weight-based dose gives ~5 months' RSV protection; trials showed ~60% fewer medically attended LRIs and ~84% fewer RSV hospitalizations; safety similar to placebo
17 April 2026

PRC Europe 2026: Resilience in the Energy Transition

Focus moves to decarbonisation execution: practical SaaS/digital twin tools, linking sustainability and finance, eFuels pathways, and refinery challenges under tighter decarbonisation rules.

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