A new Indo-German partnership between Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau sets the stage for innovation in green hydrogen, petrochemicals, and refinery technologies. The focus: turning industrial waste into valuable products and advancing sustainable solutions for the future.

In a 1 billion dollar deal, Astra Zeneca acquires Belgium-based Eso Biotec. The deal brings cutting-edge technology aimed at making cancer treatment faster and more accessible.

In response to growing demand for cleaner energy alternatives, Siemens and Turn2X have announced a global cooperation to accelerate the rollout of renewable natural gas technologies. The partnership leverages Siemens’ digital capabilities and Turn2X’s process expertise to optimize production and support the transition to climate-neutral energy.

Zhongneng Yida will implement Topsoe’s Hydroflex technology at a planned SAF facility in Hebei province. The plant is designed to produce 400,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually from used cooking oil, with distribution aimed at both European and Chinese markets.

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a nickel-based catalyst that enables high-yield conversion of furfural — a plant-based waste product — into valuable THF compounds under mild conditions, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

In a move set to significantly boost the mechanical sealing technology sector within Qatar’s vast industrial landscape, EagleBurgmann, in partnership with Jaidah Group, inaugurated their expanded facility on Mid-April. Under the aegis of key leaders, this facility marks a pivotal step towards localizing technological solutions in line with Qatar’s national vision 2030.

Barentz aims to expand its presence in Asia by acquiring China-based Fengli Group, a leading distributor of pharmaceutical excipients and APIs. The move would strengthen the company’s foothold in the Chinese pharma market and create new regional growth opportunities.

Japanese energy company Eneos has partnered with Honeywell to begin basic engineering for what is set to be the first commercial-scale hydrogen supply chain in Japan based on MCH (methylcyclohexane). The project aims to facilitate hydrogen transport using Honeywell UOP’s dehydrogenation process, supporting production, storage, distribution, and material recycling within Eneos refineries.

A new development phase in the Greater Ekofisk Area moves forward as Subsea 7 is awarded a FEED contract by Conoco Phillips Skandinavia for a subsea project offshore Norway, following a newly signed framework agreement.

As part of its ongoing transformation program, Akzo Nobel intends to close manufacturing sites in Wapenveld and Machelen and shift production to larger, more efficient locations — aiming to reduce complexity, lower costs, and support future innovation.