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7 April 2026

Elkem launches eco‑designed silicones for high‑performance sustainable beauty

Adds two eco‑designed elastomers in a sunflower‑derived alkane for improved sensory and SPF performance, plus an emulsifying elastomer that enhances pigment/UV dispersion, stability and glide.
6 April 2026

GS Caltex and Veolia sign MOU to modernise Yeosu Complex utilities

Partnership will integrate utility operations, deploy AI-driven digitalisation and adopt green technologies under a Triple‑X BX/DAX/GX framework at Yeosu Complex.
6 April 2026

Moeve: Green molecules could cut Europe’s energy dependency by half by 2040

Renewable hydrogen, advanced biofuels and biomethane could cut Europe’s imported energy share from 57% to 28% by 2040 and replace up to 50% of fossil demand by 2050.
6 April 2026

Amgen reports positive Phase 3 topline results for subcutaneous TEPEZZA in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease

Phase 3 subcutaneous TEPEZZA met primary endpoint in moderate-to-severe TED: 76.7% proptosis response vs 19.6% placebo; mean −3.17 mm reduction; safety consistent; mild injection-site AEs
6 April 2026

Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project

FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
6 April 2026

Velocys and Varhad Capital MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass‑to‑SAF

MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass-to-SAF projects using operational gasification and Fischer–Tropsch tech; hub‑and‑spoke model for distributed, cost‑competitive, low‑carbon SAF
6 April 2026

Petrobras names Angélica Laureano to executive board

Claudio Schlosser's mandate ended immediately as Exec. Dir., Logistics & Markets. Angelica Laureano takes over 7 Apr 2026-Apr 2027. William Franca temporarily covers Energy Transition/Sustainability.
6 April 2026

Mesabi Metallics raises $150M from Macquarie

World-scale DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, MN, set for Q3 2026 start; $2.5B project on 16,000+ acres, EXIM support, $2B+ equity invested and 800 workers onsite.
6 April 2026

Chugai: Study in Blood Identifies Complement-Activated ITP Subgroup

Joint Osaka Univ study published in Blood finds three ITP platelet‑destruction mechanisms and suggests a simple clinical test to identify patients who may benefit from complement inhibitors.
6 April 2026

James Robinson Speciality Ingredients and Mitsui Fine Chemicals partner to distribute Jarocol® hair dyes in Japan

Exclusive distribution of a hair-dye range; offers formulators colours from grey coverage to vibrant fashion shades, with technical support and local market expertise.
6 April 2026

Trinseo: The Node That Ran Out of Time

Lender waivers expiring; missed interest; market cap far below debt. Costly M&A and validated PC/ABS dissolution recycling tech, but cash‑strapped amid energy shocks and no sovereign backer—sale likely.
5 April 2026

Moeve, Accenture partner to accelerate industrial decarbonization

Scale industrial decarbonization: renewable power, biomethane, HVO, energy‑cost optimization; use digital tools (generative AI) to model scenarios and reduce scope‑3 emissions.
3 April 2026

Tengizchevroil (TCO) at GECA Forum: Central Asia Hydrocarbon Development

GECA Forum in Astana brought gov, industry and experts together to discuss Central Asia hydrocarbon development: exploration, tech, energy security, sustainability, safety and regional benefits.
3 April 2026

Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update

Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
2 April 2026

Airgas (Air Liquide) supplies high-pressure nitrogen for NASA Artemis II

Provided high-pressure nitrogen from Merritt Island to support a crewed lunar flight, meeting peak flow requirements for the launch vehicle during final countdown and liftoff.
2 April 2026

FDA approves Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron), oral GLP‑1 for anytime dosing

Oral GLP‑1 produced ~12% mean weight loss (~27 lb) at 72 weeks in Phase 3. Available via direct home delivery with low‑cost copays; carries thyroid tumor and GI side‑effect warnings.
2 April 2026

SPIE to acquire Czech cleanroom specialist BLOCK group

Acquisition adds turnkey cleanroom design, engineering and automation for pharma, biotech and microelectronics. Target posted €50M (FY2025) and ~160 staff. Closing expected Q2 2026.
2 April 2026

bp names Carol Howle deputy CEO

Deputy CEO continues to lead supply, trading & shipping; will oversee portfolio review and long‑term strategy beyond 2027. Strategy & sustainability now report to her. She has 25 years' tenure.
2 April 2026

Trinseo raises European PS and ABS prices €590/t; SAN €600/t

Price increases take effect Apr 1, 2026, or as governed by existing contract terms.
2 April 2026

Petrobras settles Shared Tupi Field redetermination payments

On 31/03/2026 received ~R$3bn from partners and paid ~R$600m to the Union; participation increased from 67.216% to 67.457% effective 01/12/2025; amounts recognized in 4Q25.
2 April 2026

Novo Nordisk: Wegovy pill shows greater weight loss and lower discontinuation vs orforglipron in indirect comparison

Indirect comparison (ORION) found oral semaglutide 25 mg led to ~3% greater weight loss vs orforglipron; orforglipron had higher discontinuation for AEs (esp. GI); 84% preferred semaglutide-like profile.
2 April 2026

Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye

Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.
2 April 2026

TotalEnergies and Masdar form $2.2bn JV for onshore renewables in Asia

Merger of onshore solar, wind and storage in nine Asian countries, combining 3 GW operational and 6 GW advanced-development (to 2030). HQ in ADGM; ~200 staff; closing subject to approvals.
2 April 2026

Indaver and EcoWerf shift PMD transport to waterways

PMD collection now shipped by inland vessel: 10,000 t/year (replacing ~2,320 road trips), press reduces volume by two-thirds, cuts CO2 by ~127 t/yr; plan to move half waste to waterways.
2 April 2026

Sasol's Sasolburg Operations Retains Green Drop Certification

Plant scored 96.8% (92.9% WSI), ranked 2nd; won Best Private Technical Site TSA (94%); top scores in capacity and effluent compliance; treats 27.01 kL/d and supports local sanitation projects.
2 April 2026

Perpetual Next selects Bilfinger for Methanol Moerdijk permitting

Covers EIA, environmental and nature permitting, stakeholder coordination and QA in sprint-based delivery for a large biomethanol plant - ~216,000 t/yr output.
2 April 2026

EU approves Merck's KEYTRUDA with paclitaxel ± bevacizumab for PD‑L1 (CPS≥1) platinum‑resistant recurrent ovarian cancer after 1–2 prior regimens

Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑B96 showed significant progression‑free and overall survival gains versus placebo+paclitaxel (±bevacizumab), supporting EU approval as the first PD‑1 inhibitor option.
2 April 2026

Merck starts pivotal Phase 2b/3 trial of MK-8748 (Tiespectus) for neovascular AMD

Pivotal Phase 2b/3 MALBEC trial begins for a bispecific Tie2 agonist/VEGF inhibitor in neovascular AMD; randomized vs aflibercept, primary endpoint mean BCVA change at Year 1.
2 April 2026

Coolbrook partners with Doncasters to manufacture RDH aerofoil castings

Supports first commercial heater demo at Adani Cement (India), advancing electrified high-temp process heating to cut heavy-industry CO2 by up to 30%; UK casting output to scale.
2 April 2026

RWE expands ASML renewable PPA to 130 MW, extended to 2038

Power from Northwester 2 and Dutch on-/offshore wind, incl. 795 MW OranjeWind (2026–2028), with electrolysis, storage and smart charging to stabilise the grid

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