Industrial gasses

Recent developments

Hydrogen technologies

Evonik opened an AEM application technology center in Shanghai to validate DURAION membranes. Petrobras and Finep issued a R$150 million call for national electrolyzer development with 50% local content. Phelan Green Hydrogen licensed technologies for an electro‑sustainable aviation fuel facility in Saldanha Bay. Sinopec reported recognition in Finding Zero‑Carbon Factories and highlighted a large hydrogen refuelling network.

Space and cryogenics

Air Liquide and ArianeGroup signed two contracts for the operational phase of Ariane 6, covering cryogenic equipment for launcher manufacturing/propulsion and multi‑gas supplies (liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, helium, nitrogen, compressed air) to support industrial ramp‑up.

Energy strategies

At Equinor Capital Markets Day 2026, the company detailed oil and gas growth to 2030, expansion of power production to >20 TWh, increased trading targets, and emissions‑reduction ambitions. In China, Sinopec signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Inner Mongolia, including visits to wind‑solar‑hydrogen integration and petrochemical upgrade sites.

Corporate moves and governance

Industry consolidation included an Olin and Huntsman to merge as OlinHuntsman, pairing chlorine and caustic production with polyurethane systems and advanced materials, with identified cost and integration synergies. Storage and governance updates included Vopak’s plan for an Extraordinary General Meeting on 29 July 2026 to vote on new Supervisory Board appointments.