Hydrogen is currently being discussed a lot in many places – on TV and radio, in newspapers, on the Internet, on social media, and at events. It is also a hot topic in Bremerhaven, Germany, where this energy carrier is literally providing a tailwind on the path to climate-neutral mobility. At the Grauwallring industrial estate, Hy.City.Bremerhaven uses a wind turbine generator for the electrolysis of hydrogen directly on site.

Solvay has collaborated with Enagás to develop a hydrogen storage hub in Polanco, Cantabria. The project will support Spain’s ambition to become a key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen.

Aramco has launched the world’s first renewable energy storage system to power gas production activities. The company has deployed an Iron-Vanadium flow battery as a backup solar power source for gas well operations.

Anyone selling equipment, components, and systems for hazardous locations in the global key markets has to deal with four separate regulatory frameworks at once: ATEX, UKCA, the North American certification systems, and the IECEx as an international foundation. The requirements differ in important details and missteps in early planning can quickly cost months of time-to-market. A white paper from CSA Group brings these four regulatory frameworks into a single overview.

Chemspec Europe, claimed to be the leading cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, is scheduled to take place on May 6-7, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. This year, the event is expected to carry out new and improved initiatives to maximize business outcomes.

A new partnership between Henkel and Sasol aims to reduce the carbon footprint of hot melt adhesives used in consumer goods packaging. By integrating Sasol’s low-carbon wax into the Technomelt range, the companies offer a drop-in solution that supports sustainability goals without compromising performance.

Clariant will provide its syngas purification catalysts along with its highly active Megamax methanol synthesis catalysts for Europe’s first waste-to-methanol plant which will be developed in Spain.

Most industrial facilities still treat cooling and heating as siloed, disconnected systems. This outdated mindset results in wasted energy, high emissions, and unnecessary costs. By shifting to a unified thermal management approach, in which heat and cold are part of the same thermal energy ecosystem, industries can unlock major gains in efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Sanofi has appointed Belen Garijo as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will be taking over the post from Paul Hudson and will focus on strengthening the productivity, governance, and innovation capacity of Research & Development.

Merck has invested 500 million euros to develop its Semiconductor Solutions mega site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its global supply chain resilience.