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Braskem is a Brazil-based petrochemical company and major producer of thermoplastic resins and basic petrochemicals. It supplies materials to packaging, consumer goods, automotive, construction, and industrial markets, operating manufacturing and technology centers in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Europe with a global commercial presence.
The company’s portfolio spans polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and other derivatives, as well as olefins and chemical intermediates that feed the plastics value chain.
Braskem also develops renewable and circular polymer solutions, including bio-based polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol, and invests in recycling technologies aimed at reducing the life-cycle footprint of plastics. The company is listed on B3 in Brazil (tickers BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6) and on the New York Stock Exchange (BAK).
Also known as BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6, BAK, XBRK and 1 more.
chemXplore tracks 9 projects involving Braskem, of which 3 are active.
Besides these 3, the record holds 6 completed projects.
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Industrial Decarbonization Program has cut over 1.2M tCO2e/yr using efficiency, electrification, biomass and biomethane; projects include Vesta, Paulínia (renewable boiler by 2027) and Marechal Deodoro.
LR1-class naphtha carrier (89,500 m³) with ~30% CO₂ reduction; four-vessel series to cover 40–50% of naphtha imports; Bold Future due Jan 2027.
Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
Governance refreshed to accelerate financial reorganisation, improve operational efficiency and preserve liquidity; new CEO and turnaround-focused leadership appointed.
Petrobras' Board approved not exercising rights in Braskem share transfer to Shine I FIDC, allowing ongoing negotiations to proceed. Further updates will be disclosed as available.
The warehouse in Singapore will enhance logistics for bio-based products in Southeast Asia, optimizing supply chain performance and reducing transport routes.
The partnership explores using e-Naphtha to create plastics from captured carbon, aiming for circularity and reduced climate impact.
Bio-based materials reduce emissions in heat shrink tubing, meeting global standards and supporting sustainable electronics manufacturing.
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