Project of the week
Moeve Onuba 300 MW Green Hydrogen Project
Palos de la Frontera, Spain · Under Construction
Moeve has started construction on the Onuba 300 MW green hydrogen project. The milestone at the La Rábida Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera, marking the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, was...
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Industry trends
Energy Transition Investments
Moeve brought Hy24 and COFIDES into Onuba, the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, to fund 300 MW of electrolysis. In Finland, Ren‑Gas signed tailored Hydrogen Power Purchase Agreements for its Tampere e‑methane plant, aligning renewable supply, balancing and RFNBO compliance. OMV Petrom advanced a 250 kt/y sustainable fuels production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery with green‑hydrogen integration. On the demand side, EU SAF supply in 2025 surpassed the ReFuelEU target, signaling stronger offtake foundations for upcoming projects.
Decarbonization & Low-Carbon Technologies
INEOS opened the EU’s first full‑scale permanent CO₂ storage facility at Greensand, with initial 0.4 Mt/y capacity and expansion potential. Japan’s program achieved 85% ammonia co‑firing in a naphtha cracking furnace while keeping NOx comparable to current practice. In Indonesia, Worley completed FEED for subsea systems on the INPEX Abadi LNG Project with CCS, embedding transport for captured CO₂.
Sustainable Feedstocks & Circularity
Econic introduced a CO₂‑based ultra‑mild surfactant for personal care reporting a lower footprint and stable performance. Petrobras began using technical corn oil as a sustainable raw material for asphalt binders, adding renewable content at scale. Covestro commissioned a pilot for chemical recycling of Vulkollan to recover purified building blocks at high yield. In packaging, Dow and Amcor launched a collaboration to scale low‑carbon polyethylene, pairing material supply with assured carbon accounting, which could influence brand specifications and procurement.
Digital Transformation & AI Integration
ORLEN launched a request for proposals to develop and deploy AI across Energy, Downstream, Upstream and corporate functions. POSCO will deploy AI technologies at its next‑generation galvanizing line to cut variation and automate high‑risk tasks. Metso signed an outcome‑based 'analyzer as a service' arrangement, bundling sensors, digital support and lifecycle services with performance targets. Eli Lilly’s new Houston site will use machine learning, AI and digitally integrated systems for API and advanced therapeutics manufacturing.
Geopolitics & Regional Competitiveness
INEOS idled all three world‑scale acetyls plants in Hull as gas costs reached 12× US levels, underscoring Europe’s energy‑cost gap. The EU adopted provisional safeguard measures for grain‑oriented electrical steel to stabilize transformer supply chains. Brussels also raised objections to MMG’s proposed acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business over low‑carbon ferronickel access. Regionally, ORLEN and Naftogaz will expand LNG and petroleum‑product cooperation to bolster Ukraine’s supply routes.
In brief
Project Updates and Milestones
- MOL completes reconstruction of AV3 unit at Danube Refinery
- INEOS-led Greensand opens EU's first full-scale CO₂ storage site
- Arkema inaugurates SMR hydrogen unit at Jarrie
- OMV Petrom advances EUR 560m SAF/HVO unit at Petrobrazi
- Eli Lilly breaks ground on $6.5B Houston API and advanced therapeutics site
- INA starts up Delayed Coker Unit at Rijeka refinery
- Sulzer supplies DEVO purification unit to BeyondPoly's 100,000 t/y POE plant in China
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New Projects and Expansions
- EWE awards Bilfinger contract for Huntorf hydrogen treatment
- Hynetwork (Gasunie) opens North Sea Canal Area hydrogen network draft for public review
- Symrise opens Lautier 1795 production site in Grasse
- POSCO builds next‑generation galvanized automotive steel plant
- BASF evaluates MDI plant investment in India
- Ren‑Gas signs H2PPAs with Helen and second supplier for Tampere e‑methane plant
- Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston opens in Allston
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
- Air Liquide and Gas Malaysia to explore low-carbon hydrogen and Bio-LNG projects
- Shell completes sale of Na Kika and Coulomb interests
- ORLEN and Naftogaz expand LNG and fuels cooperation
- Technip Energies to license SABIC CTR® LDPE technology worldwide
- Dow and Amcor collaborate to scale low‑carbon polyethylene packaging
- CATL licenses battery-pack technology to BME for Egyptian 1 GWh plant
- Symrise completes Floral Concept acquisition to expand Premium Naturals
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Innovation and Product Development
- Amgen: Dazodalibep met Phase 3 primary endpoint in moderate-to-severe Sjögren's disease
- Econic launches Recreaire 17RC28 CO2-based ultra-mild surfactant for personal care
- LANXESS at SEPAWA 2026: preservatives, Cosmelin esters and Scopeblue offerings
- Novo Nordisk: CagriSema outperforms tirzepatide 5 mg for weight loss
- Genentech: enicepatide Phase II cuts HbA1c and weight in T2D with overweight/obesity
- Velocys launches AlphaCore 800 microchannel FT reactor
- Novo Nordisk’s Sogroya recommended by EMA CHMP for idiopathic short stature in children
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Operational Changes and Investments
- INEOS idles Hull acetyls complex as gas costs reach 12× US levels
- ORLEN seeks AI partners from large tech firms and R&D specialists
- Evonik refocuses portfolio and German sites, funds growth via Tailor Made cuts
- WACKER REFOCUS: pursue GDP+ growth, 15% EBITDA margin and ROCE >10%
- Heidelberg Materials to close Ranville cement plant
- Air Products wins long-term contract to supply high-purity gases for U.S. semiconductor expansion
- Metso secures €40m+ five‑year analyzer LCS deal with South American copper producer
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Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
- Petrobras uses technical corn oil in asphalt production
- BHP and China Baowu renew five-year steel decarbonisation MoU
- EASA: EU SAF supply surpasses 2025 ReFuelEU target
- EnergyPathways and Hycamite advance low‑carbon hydrogen and graphite plant at Port of Barrow
- MOL Group opens 37.4 MWp solar park and 40 MWh battery at Algyő
- Sinopec's 112 MW Zhongyuan Wind Project Generates 430 Million kWh
- Moeve starts Onuba — 300 MW first phase of Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
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Regulatory and Compliance Updates
- Elkem awarded 1.3 million extra EU ETS allowances for 2021–2025
- Merck updates WINREVAIR label with Phase 3 HYPERION data for newly diagnosed PAH
- EU adopts provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel
- Roche: European Commission approves Susvimo for nAMD
- Merck’s KEYTRUDA QLEX approved in Japan for subcutaneous use across all KEYTRUDA indications
- Roche: CHMP recommends Ocrevus for paediatric relapsing MS (age 10+)
- Eli Lilly: FDA approves Inluriyo (imlunestrant) plus Verzenio for ER+, HER2–, ESR1‑mutated advanced/metastatic breast cancer
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Crisis and Risk Management
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