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3 September 2025
ORLEN Secures CIPS Procurement Certification
ORLEN's procurement meets global standards, enhancing transparency and ethical practices. Certification valid for two years, highlighting strong governance and supplier relationship management.
2 September 2025
Clariant and Swire Energy Open New Supply Base in Norway
New facility in Dusavik, Norway enhances chemical storage and transfer for North Sea market, featuring full automation, quality control lab, and expanded operational support.
2 September 2025
Evonik Oxeno Launches Cloud-Based Planning Platform Upgrade
Evonik Oxeno enhances its planning platform, boosting decision-making with cloud-based insights and streamlined workflows for improved supply chain resilience and strategic focus.
2 September 2025
Evonik Launches Program for New Market Growth
The program targets emerging markets, focusing on circular packaging, plastics recycling, and aerospace, leveraging Evonik's expertise for innovative solutions and growth opportunities.
1 September 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia Enhances Competitiveness with Dual-Fuel Vessels
YCA secures dual-fuel vessels to boost supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and meet environmental standards in the low-emission ammonia market.
29 August 2025
ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal
ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.
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28 August 2025
Evonik Launches SYNEQT GmbH for Industrial Services
SYNEQT will unify Marl and Wesseling's infrastructure services, aiming for climate-neutral, flexible industrial ecosystems and attracting new customers. Operations start January 1, 2026.
27 August 2025
Genesis Fertilizers and Gunvor Partner on Natural Gas, DEF, and Carbon Credits
The partnership aims to secure natural gas supply, DEF offtake, and carbon credits, supporting a low-carbon fertilizer facility in Western Canada.
27 August 2025
Evonik Opens Alkoxides Plant in Singapore
The new plant boosts alkoxides production, enhancing supply security in Asia, supporting sustainability, and aligning with regional growth in biodiesel and pharmaceuticals.
22 August 2025
Asahi Kasei to Double PIMEL™ Production by 2030
Doubling PIMEL™ capacity by 2030, driven by semiconductor demand, supports growth in electronics and generative AI sectors, with a ¥16 billion investment in Fuji City.
21 August 2025
Covestro Names Annie Chen as Taiwan Managing Director
Annie Chen, current Head of Supply Chain, will succeed Dr. Carsten Wildebrand as Managing Director in Taiwan, continuing to lead supply chain operations in Asia-Pacific.
21 August 2025
ORLEN Group Q2 2025: Strong Profit Growth
Q2 2025 saw doubled LIFO-based EBITDA, strategic investments in energy transition, and complete shift from Russian crude, enhancing regional energy security.
14 August 2025
LANXESS Responds to Market Challenges
Sales and EBITDA fell in Q2 2025. Debt reduced by 18%. Guidance lowered. Production network optimized for cost savings.
13 August 2025
Eastman and Huafon to Produce Cellulose Acetate Yarn in China
The partnership aims to boost local production and innovation of sustainable cellulose acetate yarn, enhancing supply chain agility and market presence in China.
8 August 2025
ExxonMobil Starts Production at Fourth Guyana Offshore Project
Yellowtail FPSO begins production, boosting Guyana's capacity to 900,000 barrels/day. Local workforce is 67%. Eight developments planned by 2030, targeting 1.7 million barrels/day.
7 August 2025
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Swedish and German assets, boosting battery production and energy independence efforts in Europe and North America.
5 August 2025
Commission Approves €11 Billion French Offshore Wind Aid
The EU approved a French scheme to support offshore wind farms, using a two-way CfD to ensure market stability and reduce import dependency, aiding the net-zero transition.
5 August 2025
MOL Group and KazMunayGas Ink Oil Trading Deal
MOL imports 85,000 tons of CPC crude to Croatia, enhancing supply security in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal builds on a strategic partnership for oil diversification and cooperation.
4 August 2025
Siemens Achieves Platinum in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Ranked in the top 1% of 130,000 firms, Siemens scored 86 points, excelling in Environment, Ethics, Labor, and Procurement, highlighting its sustainability leadership.
1 August 2025
Vulcan's Lionheart: Zero-Carbon Lithium for Batteries
The project uses geothermal brine to produce lithium and renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint. It partners with Nobian for electrolysis expertise and aims to supply EV batteries in Europe.
1 August 2025
Borealis Partners with IMCD for Bormed™ Distribution in Americas
Effective August 1, 2025, the agreement expands access to healthcare polyolefins in the Americas, enhancing service and compliance for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
31 July 2025
WACKER Q2 Earnings Meet Expectations
Sales and EBITDA fell due to weak demand and trade uncertainties. Net income was negative. Full-year outlook revised down. Focus on growth, cash, and cost management.
31 July 2025
Covestro Q2 2025: Market Volatility Impacts Performance
Q2 sales and EBITDA fell due to price drops and tariffs. Forecasts adjusted. Acquisition of Pontacol AG to boost sustainable growth. New CCO appointed.
30 July 2025
Uniper and Tourmaline Sign 8-Year Gas Supply Deal
The agreement secures 80,000 MMBtu/day from 2028, enhancing supply diversity and European energy security with TTF pricing and delivery to Louisiana's ANR SE hub.
30 July 2025
Linde Opens Major Helium Storage Cavern
A new helium storage cavern in Texas enhances global supply reliability, supporting industries like aerospace, electronics, and healthcare.
30 July 2025
Repsol and NEO Energy Complete Merger
The merger forms NEO NEXT, a major UKCS producer, leveraging operational and financial strengths for growth, resilience, and value creation.
29 July 2025
Industry Group Tests Rail Logistics in Tokai and Chugoku Regions
A demonstration test aims to improve chemical logistics via rail, addressing transport capacity issues and reducing emissions by using collaborative 31-foot containers.
24 July 2025
Air Liquide invests €250M in European semiconductor industry
New gas production units in Dresden will supply high-purity gases for semiconductors, enhancing reliability, reducing emissions, and using 100% renewable electricity by 2027.
23 July 2025
Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France
Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
23 July 2025
BASF, AltaGas Sign Long-Term Butane Deal
The agreement diversifies BASF's feedstock in Asia and strengthens AltaGas' export operations, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing risk.
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