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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
2 April 2026

ABO Energy Advances International Projects

Sold rights to 63 MW wind project in New Brunswick (with PPA); signed Owner’s Engineering for 64.86 MWp Belorado I solar in Spain; received final payment for sold 200 MW Colombian solar project.
2 April 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde wins contract for low‑emission coke oven battery at POSCO Pohang

Pad‑up replaces 1980s Battery #3A with EnviBAT pressure‑control coke oven, adds MonoClaus and emission‑free tar separation; includes engineering, equipment, site supervision and commissioning
2 April 2026

Sinopec-led CCUS organization and partners launch Green Design CCUS report and awards

Three international organizations signed an MoU to link green design with CCUS, solicit global innovations, and back an initiative targeting 10 Gt/yr CO2 reduction via large-scale CCUS.
2 April 2026

Chugai: Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) FDA-approved for weight loss

FDA approved an oral GLP-1 for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions; used with calorie restriction and increased activity to lose and maintain weight
1 April 2026

Halliburton acquires Sekal AS to expand drilling automation services

Acquirer combines automation platforms to expand drilling autonomy with real‑time subsurface, hydraulics and rig controls; deployed in 1,300+ wells and may cut well delivery times up to 25%
1 April 2026

BlueAlp chosen as tech partner for BioBTX circular-aromatics plant

Licensed pyrolysis modules will convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular BTX aromatics. Plant capacity ~20 kta; modules built now, shipping to site from Dec 2026.
1 April 2026

MOL boosts ALTEO stake to 39.97% and swaps 15% Waberer's stake

Share-swap: 15.38% exchanged for 15% stake; transaction priced on 180-day averages, no cash flows. Parallel sale of 9.22% to Riverland. Pending regulatory approvals; close expected Q2 2026.
1 April 2026

Grupa Azoty to sell GA Polyolefins to Orlen for PLN 1.183bn

On 31 Mar 2026 a preliminary agreement was signed to sell 100% of the shares; the deal will be carried out on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
1 April 2026

ABO Energy Advances German Wind Projects

Won tariffs for 16.4 MW; secured permits for Olpe‑Rehringhausen (21 MW), Tholey (14 MW) and St. Gangloff (35 MW); sold Nonnenholz II (6 MW); activated Ortenberg financing; 650 MW permitted.
1 April 2026

BASF acquires AgBiTech

Deal closed Mar 31, 2026 after regulatory approvals; adds proven biological insect-control tech, boosts offerings in Brazil and enables global scaling to broaden farmer insect-control options
1 April 2026

Celtic Renewables renews circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery

Distillery pot ale will be sent to a nearby biorefinery to make bio‑based chemicals (500 t/yr), extending a 3‑year supply deal; products cut carbon by >60% vs fossil equivalents.
1 April 2026

OMV Petrom: Krum‑1 on Han Asparuh Block drilled to 3,500 m, no significant gas

Drilling began in February after Vinekh; two wells drilled since Dec 2025 will improve geological understanding of the deep Black Sea. Exploration remains early; ongoing farm‑in for nearby block.
1 April 2026

LKAB: Johan Menckel on presence and responsibility

New CEO pledges presence and clear priorities: modernise mining (automation, electrification, digitalisation), shift to carbon‑free processes, extract critical minerals, and support affected communities.
1 April 2026

RWE sells Swedish wind portfolio to Aneo

Sale transfers 1.8 GW onshore development pipeline, 124 MW operational onshore farms, 48 MW Karehamn offshore, a third-party onshore service business and related development, ops and offshore teams.
1 April 2026

EIB lends €500m to Eni for Sannazzaro biorefinery conversion

15-year loan backs Sannazzaro refinery conversion to Ecofining HVO diesel and SAF from used oils, fats and agri-food waste, ~550,000 t/yr, aiding transport decarbonisation
1 April 2026

Air Products advances Rotterdam liquid hydrogen facility

Plant >65% complete, due 2027; to be Europe’s largest, expanding liquid hydrogen supply across Benelux, France, Germany and the UK, supporting electronics, space, industry, mobility, maritime and aviation.
1 April 2026

Phelan Green selects Honeywell UOP FT Unicracking for Saldanha eSAF

Chosen tech will produce commercial-scale electro‑sustainable aviation fuel in Saldanha Bay; R47bn project to deliver >140,000 t eSAF to EU/UK, construction from Q4 2026, local job creation.
1 April 2026

Reju secures €135m NIKI funding for Chemelot textile regeneration hub

Scale industrial textile-to-textile process converting hard-to-recycle polyester waste into recycled intermediates with ≈50% lower emissions, integrated into efficient, traceable circular supply chains.
1 April 2026

MAIRE/Nextchem awarded early engineering and equipment contract for 60,000 t/y SAF plant in Indonesia

Plant will use palm oil mill effluent and certified used cooking oil, leveraging NX PTU and NX SAF BIO technologies to support the project's FID and Indonesia's domestic SAF development
1 April 2026

Meva Energy secures EBC certification for Kisa biochar

EBC-certified biochar from biogas by-product meets purity and climate criteria. Made from local sawmill residues via gasification; enhances soil and locks carbon long-term
1 April 2026

SOCAR at EGYPS 2026 (9th Egypt International Energy Conference & Exhibition)

Delegation attended an energy conference on security, sustainability and tech. VP highlighted Azerbaijan's gas exports - 13 bcm to Europe in 2025 (+60% vs 2021). A pact was signed with Egypt's EGPC.
1 April 2026

Dr. Faisal Alfaqeer appointed SABIC CEO

Dr. Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer took office as CEO, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh. He has 30+ years' industry experience, led Sadara, chaired ARLANXEO, and holds a PhD in Materials Science
1 April 2026

Sinopec Begins Construction of Petroleum Engineering Pilot Platform

S1 test well began drilling, starting pilot-platform construction. Platform will validate drilling/completion gear, downhole tools and materials, support full testing and speed tech transfer.
1 April 2026

Genmab names Margarida Duarte GM, Europe & Emerging Markets

Brings 20+ years' international biotech leadership in oncology, will oversee European and emerging markets commercialization from Zug, focusing on launch execution and scaling operations.
1 April 2026

Nouryon raises global ketone peroxide prices up to 30%

Effective April 1, 2026: price adjustments across Cadox, Butanox and Trigonox due to Middle East-driven oil and feedstock cost rises; supplier will work with distributors to maintain supply.
31 March 2026

Topsoe elects employee representatives to board

Four employee reps elected for four years: Line Holten Kollin, Lis Ibsen (re-elected), Adam Samir Kadhim and Ignacio Fabian Costa (new). Alternates named; reps assume seats after AGM 16 Apr 2026.
31 March 2026

Breakwall Capital, Vitol Close Valor Mining Credit Partners II

New mining credit fund focusing on structured, event-driven financing for mining and critical minerals. First deal: $520M loan to back a US iron-ore mine and pellet plant; project has $2.2B+ invested.
31 March 2026

Iberdrola adds 180 MWh BESS at Alcochete I and Algeruz II solar plants in Portugal

Total output 45 MW, 4‑hour duration; stores excess solar to aid renewables integration, supplies power to 10,000+ homes and supports wider storage strategy
31 March 2026

Chevron in exclusivity talks with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 on power offtake

AI is increasing demand for always-on power. Parties entered exclusivity talks for a co-located, behind-the-meter power generation and offtake deal; no commercial terms or definitive agreement yet.

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