Chemical industry in Iran

Latest Iranian chemical industry news

10 June 2026
Kemira lowers 2026 operative EBITDA outlook after Iran war-driven cost rises

Raw material and logistics cost rises from the prolonged Iran war hit Q2 results, reducing 2026 operative EBITDA guidance to EUR 400–500m despite price increases.

2 June 2026
SOCAR and BCG sign cooperation on Caspian methane reduction

Joint effort to fast-track methane cuts in Caspian oil and gas operations through projects, research and best-practice exchange, aiming for reductions by 2030.

14 May 2026
Repsol: Refining is strategic for Spain and Europe

Chairman urged removing investment barriers and securing supply amid Iran crisis. CEO forecasts 6–9% DPS growth to 2028, 30–40% of CFO for returns; AGM ok'd dividends, €350m buyback

8 May 2026
MOL Group Q1 2026: USD 212m profit amid supply disruptions and price controls

Higher hydrocarbon prices lifted upstream; production 95.5 mboepd. Downstream hit by lower refining volumes and feedstock scarcity; Rijeka delayed coker opened. Consumer services and circulars rose.

30 April 2026
Repsol Q1 2026 adjusted net income €873m

Inventory-driven earnings and Middle East volatility prompt €1.2bn stock build, kerosene output up 15–20%, €35m in fuel discounts at stations to date.

30 April 2026
Borouge Q1 2026: $156M Net Profit on Operational Resilience

Q1 revenue $1.2B; production 1.21Mt (98% capacity), sales 1.09Mt. 61% of March output rerouted via alternative logistics. Prices rose 62% in March. H2 2025 dividend $658M; merger forms global polyolefins platform.

24 April 2026
Kemira Q1 2026: Revenue and Profitability Down; Performance Actions Accelerated

Q1 revenue and margins fell due to weak demand, pricing and FX; volumes stable. Operative EBITDA down; operating cash flow improved. Outlook unchanged; cost and pricing measures accelerated.

24 April 2026
Yara reports higher margins and strong volumes in Q1 2026

EBITDA excl. items rose to USD 896m; net income USD 327m. Middle East conflict disrupted fertilizer supply and raised prices; the company used its global model to sustain production and sourcing.

23 April 2026
LKAB Q1 2026: Lower earnings, weaker market

Q1 net sales MSEK 7,907 (9,622); operating profit MSEK 860 (3,638). Weaker USD, lower pellet premiums and higher energy, plus transport and mine issues reduced volumes; ~2 Mt 2026 shortfall

16 April 2026
Rotterdam bunker sales down 25% in Q1 2026

Largest declines in fossil oils: VLSFO -44%, HSFO -25%, ULSFO -13%; MGO -7%, MDO -11%. (Bio-)LNG & methanol +6.4%, bioblends +2.7%; RED III, pricing, regs cited.