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Brazilian chemical industry news
2 February 2026
Equinor Sells Argentina Onshore Assets to Vista Energy
Equinor divests its Vaca Muerta onshore assets for $1.1B, enhancing financial flexibility and focusing on offshore opportunities.
29 January 2026
Iberdrola Sells Spanish Gas Plants to Edison Next
The sale includes five gas plants and four biomethane projects, aligning with a strategy to focus on electrification and renewable energy.
27 January 2026
Moeve Reduces Fresh Water Use by 21% in Spanish Industrial Parks Since 2019
Moeve plans a 25% water reduction by 2028, expanding efforts to Brazil, Canada, and China, while maintaining top water management ratings.
27 January 2026
Nouryon Announces 2025 Supplier of the Year Awards
Nouryon recognizes suppliers for innovation, resilience, and sustainability, enhancing its supply chain and customer value.
26 January 2026
Iberdrola Earns Fifth Consecutive Spot on CDP's "A List" for Environmental Transparency
Recognized for top environmental transparency, Iberdrola's commitment to electrification and sustainability is highlighted by CDP, with only 4% of companies achieving this status.
15 January 2026
Arkema Earns Top Employer 2026 in 10 Countries
Recognized for HR excellence, Arkema excels in quality of life, diversity, skills development, and digital HR, covering 82% of its workforce across 10 countries.
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15 January 2026
Iberdrola Achieves Top Employer Enterprise Seal Again
Recognized for excellence in people management, Iberdrola surpasses industry standards, securing the Top Employer Enterprise seal for the second year, with certifications in ten countries.
13 January 2026
BASF Acquires AgBiTech for Biological Insect Control
BASF to fully acquire AgBiTech by 2026, enhancing insect control solutions in Brazil with NPV technology, supporting sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management.
8 January 2026
SABIC Divests European Petrochemicals and Americas/Europe Engineering Thermoplastics for $950 Million
The divestments aim to optimize the portfolio, enhance cash flow, and focus on high-margin markets, while maintaining strategic access and customer service.
22 December 2025
Clariant Denies Competition Law Allegations by MOL Group and Braskem
Clariant received damage claims totaling EUR 950 million related to 2020 competition law infringement but rejects the allegations, citing no market impact.
16 December 2025
Iberdrola and Microsoft Sign 150 MW PPAs and Expand AI Collaboration
The alliance enhances digital capabilities, AI use, and renewable energy projects, including new PPAs in Spain and existing ones in the US, totaling 500 MW.
15 December 2025
Iberdrola Sells Gas Plants for Slurry Treatment
The sale includes five gas plants and four biomethane projects, aligning with a strategy to focus on electrification and renewable growth.
12 December 2025
PPG Announces Leadership Changes
Adriana Macouzet to retire in 2026. Jennifer Solcz and Javier Sosa Mejía will assume expanded roles in protective, marine, and architectural coatings across the Americas.
10 December 2025
Nouryon Opens Customer Experience and Innovation Center in Brazil
The new center in Brazil will enhance customer collaboration, accelerate sustainable solutions, and expand Nouryon's global innovation network, operational by end of 2026.
8 December 2025
TechnipFMC Delivers 100th Subsea 2.0 Tree to Shell
The 100th Subsea 2.0 tree, made in Malaysia, will be used in the Gulf of America. The platform's modular design reduces lead time and enhances efficiency in subsea operations.
8 December 2025
Equinor Launches First Hybrid Power Complex
Equinor's hybrid power complex in Brazil combines 140 MW solar and 223 MW wind, enhancing energy stability and cost efficiency. Annual output: 236 GWh, powering 143,000 homes.
4 December 2025
Shell Expands Stake in Brazil's Atapu and Mero Offshore Units
Shell increases its interest in Brazil's pre-salt oil projects, enhancing its production capacity and maintaining a focus on high-margin, low-carbon assets.
2 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson's IMAAVY® (nipocalimab) Approved by European Commission for Generalised Myasthenia Gravis
IMAAVY® (nipocalimab) gains EU approval for gMG, showing sustained disease control in adults and adolescents, with consistent safety and tolerability.
1 December 2025
Aptar Acquires Sommaplast for Oral Dosing Packaging Solutions
Aptar expands in Brazil, enhancing its presence in oral dosing markets, leveraging Sommaplast's expertise and maintaining its operational strengths.
24 November 2025
Rhodia Announces Investment in Santo André Textile Platform
R$ 100M investment from 2025-2028 to modernize, boost energy efficiency, and innovate in polyamide production, enhancing Brazil's textile industry competitiveness and sustainability.
24 November 2025
Iberdrola Seeks Full Ownership of Neoenergia with 16.2% Stake Acquisition
Iberdrola offers 32.5 reais per share for Neoenergia's remaining stake, aiming to simplify operations, enhance flexibility, and cut costs. The move underscores commitment to Brazil's electricity sector.
18 November 2025
Braskem and TE Connectivity Collaborate on Bio-Based Heat Shrink Tubing Innovation
Bio-based materials reduce emissions in heat shrink tubing, meeting global standards and supporting sustainable electronics manufacturing.
14 November 2025
TotalEnergies Pledges $100 Million to Climate Investment at COP30
TotalEnergies supports Climate Investment to advance decarbonization in oil and gas, focusing on methane detection, carbon capture, and energy efficiency.
14 November 2025
Symrise Unveils CO₂ Tracking Platform at COP30
Symrise launches a digital tool for carbon tracking, co-chairs a bioeconomy group, and engages in dialogues to promote sustainable practices at COP30.
13 November 2025
ARLANXEO Boosts Triunfo Plant Capacity
The Triunfo plant in Brazil will increase output by 25% by 2027 to meet rising demand in Latin America, ensuring local supply and supporting regional growth.
12 November 2025
Ørsted Achieves 98% Carbon Emission Reduction in Green Transformation
Ørsted transitions to 99% renewable energy, meeting its 2025 target. Focus shifts to reducing upstream and downstream emissions for a 2040 net-zero goal.
11 November 2025
Equinor Transfers Peregrino Operatorship to PRIO
Equinor sold a 40% stake in Brazil's Peregrino field to PRIO for USD 2.33 billion, transferring operatorship. Equinor continues as a non-operated partner for the remaining 20% stake.
9 November 2025
Iberdrola's Noronha Verde Project Boosts Brazil's Clean Energy Leadership
Noronha Verde integrates solar and battery storage to make Fernando de Noronha a sustainable energy model, with a 22 MWp plant and 49 MWh storage, operational by 2027.
5 November 2025
EU to Promote Global Clean Transition at COP30
EU to push for climate action at COP30, focusing on clean energy, emissions reduction, and climate finance, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
3 November 2025
Clariant Wins Petrobras Best Suppliers Award for Chemicals
Clariant excels in quality, ESHA, delivery, and contract management, scoring 5.7/6 on Petrobras's Supplier Performance Index, enhancing its reliability and performance.
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