Akzonobel has recently invested 26 million euros to develop a new manufacturing plant in Pakistan. The 25-acre site has facilities for making decorative paint, wood finishes, automotive and specialty coatings, coil coatings and protective coatings.

The European Commission has officially notified Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies’ ‘Green Hydrogen@Blue Danube’ project for the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The project utilizes the LOHC benzyltoluene for safe and efficient transportation of green hydrogen to industrial off-takers in the region.

Henkel has plans to acquire Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners. The firm currently has global operations and has generated sales of approximately 250 million euros last year.

Tsubame BHB has developed an ammonia synthesis method that makes use of electride catalysts. The electride catalysts enable the synthesis of hydrogen and nitrogen at relatively low temperature and pressure levels, leading to reduced environmental impact of the ammonia synthesis process.

Green hydrogen has been intensively talked about since the past few years but now concrete actions are being taken to accelerate the growth of this key decarbonization solution. Industries which are hard-to-abate are especially keeping a close watch on the development of this clean and green solution.

Kemira and IFF will work together towards the commercialization of a biotechnology process – Designed Enzymatic Biomaterial platform – that enables production of new renewable polymers with enzymatic polymerization.

Italy has witnessed the inauguration of an important project – the Modena Hydrogen Valley which will help in the development of renewable hydrogen and also support the country’s energy transition.

Syngenta Group’s production facility in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, US has been recognized as a top user of green power by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company is the only firm within the agricultural sector to be included in the latest EPA’s National Top 100 List of top users of green power.

Materials manufacturer Arkema has signed a 20-year contract with EDF Renewables for the supply of 20 GWh/year of renewable electricity. This partnership will start in 2026 and will cover 70 % of Bostik's electricity consumption in France.

Neste has begun the gradual transformation of its crude oil refinery in Porvoo, Finland into a leading renewable and circular solutions refining hub. The full transformation of the refinery is expected to be completed in 2030.