Tag Archives: Supply Security

RCG, SŽ and voestalpine Call for Stronger European Rail Freight Coordination

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, voestalpine and SŽ-Tovorni promet are strengthening cooperation to secure the flow of raw materials from the Port of Koper to voestalpine’s steel sites in Linz and Donawitz amid growing pressure from construction work and … Read the full press release

Norwegian Natural Gas Agreement Supports Uniper’s German Customer Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Equinor have signed a 15-year natural gas supply agreement under which Equinor will deliver more than 30 TWh of Norwegian natural gas per year to Uniper from 2027 to 2041, supporting long-term supply security for customers … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Norwegian Crude Oil Supply for Refineries in Poland, Czech Republic and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a three-year crude oil supply agreement with Equinor for deliveries from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with supplies due to begin in September and annual volumes potentially exceeding 9 million tonnes, … Read the full press release

Novonesis Report Highlights JPY 4.748 Trillion Biosolutions Opportunity for Japan by 2035

(IN BRIEF) A new Novonesis-commissioned report, “The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Japan Edition,” finds that biosolutions could help Japan strengthen its position as a global biomanufacturing hub and support its ambition to realise one of … Read the full press release

Brenntag Pharma and Evonik REXIM Sign Strategic Distribution Partnership for Pharmaceutical-Grade Amino Acids

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag Pharma has signed a strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM for the exclusive distribution of REXIM® GMP-grade amino acids across most of Europe. The agreement took effect on 1 July 2026 and covers regions including DACH, the UK, … Read the full press release

New Methanol Logistics Route Supports Evonik’s Long-Term MetAMINO® Production Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new methanol pipeline linking Lülsdorf and Wesseling in Germany to secure long-term raw-material supply for its methionine production network in Europe. Developed with Lülsdorf Functional Solutions, Röhm and SYNEQT Pipelines, the project combines shared … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Domestic Biofuel Capacity with New HVO Facility Supporting Poland’s Fuel Security and Transport Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has launched a new hydrotreated vegetable oil plant in Płock with an annual rated output of around 300 thousand tonnes, expanding its domestic biofuel production capacity and supporting the decarbonisation of road transport. The facility, valued at … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Bofors Reinforces European Defence Delivery Capacity with Completed Swedish Supplier Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and advanced machining supplier based in Kristinehamn. The acquisition strengthens BAE Systems Bofors’ production capacity and delivery capability in the European … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Advances Numerical Simulation Technology to Enable More Resilient and Secure Hydrogen Energy Networks

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a new hydraulic simulation tool to improve the resilience of hydrogen transport networks, addressing key challenges in the energy transition. The tool enables detailed analysis of how hydrogen systems respond to disruptions such as … Read the full press release

Evonik inaugurates Alu5 production site in Japan to power next-generation battery and coating technologies

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened its first fumed alumina production plant, “Alu5,” in Yokkaichi, Japan, marking a key step in expanding its aluminum oxide business across Asia. The mid-double-digit million Euro investment will produce AEROXIDE®, a high-performance aluminum oxide solution … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Ensures Uninterrupted Supply of Natural Graphite Flakes Despite New Chinese Export Restrictions

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon reassures customers that its supply chain for natural graphite flakes remains robust despite new export restrictions imposed by China. With a diversified network of global suppliers and more than 50 years of experience in producing flexible … Read the full press release

Expanded Partnership Between Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz Enhances Biosimilar Development and Supply Security

(IN BRIEF) Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz have expanded their strategic partnership to advance the development and commercial manufacturing of biosimilars. This enhanced collaboration includes additional biosimilars in Sandoz’s pipeline and ensures long-term supply through Just – Evotec Biologics’ … Read the full press release