Energy

projects tracked
896
active
558
countries
66

Chemicals and materials for energy applications, including battery electrolytes, fuel additives, and renewable energy inputs.

Projects in energy

chemXplore tracks 896 projects in energy, of which 558 are active.

  1. 172 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 114 projects FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 37 projects FID / Sanctioned
  4. 202 projects Under Construction
  5. 32 projects Commissioning & Start-up
  6. 1 project Qualification & Validation

Of the active ones, 426 new construction, 80 expansion, 30 revamp / retrofit and 18 conversion / repurposing.

Expected start-up, by year
0 20 40 60 80 100 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

188 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 8 October 2026 Alpek Suape PTA Steam-Reduction Retrofit · Announced / Concept · Brazil
  • 8 October 2026 Petrobras QatarEnergy Ceará Basin Exploration Blocks · Announced / Concept
  • 8 October 2026 Rompetrol Rafinare Petromidia 9.4 MW PV Plant · Announced / Concept · Romania
  • 6 October 2026 EnPower Gridworks Kalumbila-Kolwezi 330kV Interconnector · FEED / Pre-FID
  • 6 October 2026 Aramco Marjan Offshore Field Upgrade · Announced / Concept · Saudi Arabia

Latest news in energy

12 October 2026
Eni sells stakes in selected Indonesian upstream assets to Pertamina and Medco

Two binding agreements transfer 10% interests across multiple Indonesian PSCs, covering producing gas fields, major discoveries and hub projects; completions subject to regulatory approvals.

12 October 2026
ITM Power's Hydropulse signs Heads of Terms for 150 MW green hydrogen project with European refinery

A 150 MW Alpha electrolyser plant will supply green hydrogen under a planned 10-year contract; FEED is underway with FID targeted in 2027 and production expected in 2029.

12 October 2026
CATL becomes first battery company with Battery Passports in all three GBA pilot waves

Achieved comprehensive ESG data coverage across the battery value chain; participated since 2023; 2026 pilot included cell makers representing nearly 80% of global capacity.

12 October 2026
Technip Energies wins HPCL EPC for Mumbai lube modernisation

Two large refining units (550 KTA IHCD and 850 KTA SDA) will be integrated into the operating Mumbai Refinery to modernise lube base‑stock production and upgrade heavy streams.

10 October 2026
CATL and SERES deepen strategic partnership with >20 GWh joint battery capacity plan

Deal secures CATL cells across AITO line with 1.2M+ deliveries, advances 'Plant in Plant' Phase 2 to 10–12 GWh, and adds supercharging, battery services and overseas expansion.

9 October 2026
Equinor and Shell partner on Bay du Nord; Shell takes 30% stake

Transaction supports maturation toward an early‑2027 investment decision; operator retains 70% and FPSO-based development in the Flemish Pass continues.

9 October 2026
Arkema showcases battery material solutions at US Battery Show 2026

Highlights binders, PVDF and thermal/safety materials for EV and stationary batteries; 15% PVDF capacity expansion completed in June 2026; visit Booth #2714 Oct 12–15 in Detroit.

9 October 2026
Aurora delivers first pyrolysis bio-oil from Empyro

First load of pyrolysis bio-oil delivered to FrieslandCampina for co-firing in industrial steam boilers, partially replacing natural gas.

9 October 2026
Sinopec Beidou oil and gas field technology and terminal R&D project passes MIIT acceptance

MIIT accepted a 'one-stop' Beidou tech and terminal R&D demonstration for oil and gas that produced 8 product categories, 34 terminals and is deployed across 104 enterprises.

8 October 2026
Koch Technology Solutions and Alpek sign license for Suape PTA steam-reduction retrofit

License-backed retrofit to cut steam consumption, improve energy efficiency and competitiveness at the Suape PTA plant; moves to Process Design Package after a feasibility study.

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