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.

Anybotics has integrated Yokogawa’s Oprex Robot Management Core software with the software stack of Anybotics’ lineup of Anymal robots. With this, the two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil & gas, power, and metals industries.

Alkermes has acquired Avadel Pharmaceuticals, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. With this deal, the company also adds Avadel’s FDA-approved product, Lumryz, to its portfolio.

Zeon Corporation has partnered with Chemify for accelerating the design, discovery, and synthesis of novel molecules for medicines and advanced materials.

Neste has established a lubricants warehouse in Jonkoping, Sweden with an aim to respond to its customers’ needs in the country and ensure faster deliveries. The move will enable the company to better serve its customers.

Nextchem has launched NX Conser Polyflex, a sustainable technology solution which is used for the production of polytetramethylene ether glycol, an advanced polymer comprising the spandex fiber.

Baker Hughes has entered into a multiyear agreement with Marathon Petroleum to become its preferred provider for hydrocarbon treatment products and services at refineries across the USA. Baker Hughes will provide its portfolio of downstream chemical technologies which will be deployed across 12 oil refineries and two renewable fuel facilities in the USA.

Many countries across the globe are committing to fast-track their decarbonization projects in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is part of this global effort but it distinguishes itself by building mega projects that are set to become landmark examples of sustainable transformation.

Energyx has entered into the nuclear materials sector by launching Nuke-it, its advanced nuclear-grade materials technology platform. The move will enable the company to position itself as a future domestic supplier of Lithium isotopes.

The French Government has awarded Ineos with a 300 million euro grant to decarbonize the Lavera site in France as well as to reduce carbon dioxide emission by 331,000 tonnes annually.