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· Asia
Construction of Songyuan’s second phase began on 20 October. The CNY 10.83 billion expansion targets combined ammonia capacity of 600,000 tonnes annually; it is not a new production start.
Week ending: Oct 23, 2026
· Asia
China announced preparation of measures to avoid hydrogen overcapacity as investment grows. The plan is being developed; this is not an adopted regulation or a confirmed project cancellation.
Week ending: Oct 23, 2026
· Asia
ADB and Japan announced financing for AM Green’s renewable ammonia project in Kakinada, including a $100 million JICA-financed loan. This supports the planned 1.1-million-tonne annual capacity; it does not confirm that production has begun.
Week ending: Oct 16, 2026
· Walerian Majewski
Researchers led by ICFO have shown how engineering a catalyst’s surface can improve water access and help oxygen bubbles detach—offering a promising route towards more efficient hydrogen production.
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