Chemical industry in New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Latest New Zealander chemical industry news

22 September 2026
Plug Power ships 1 MW GenEco electrolyzer to HWR Hydrogen in New Zealand

The 1 MW PEM electrolyzer will produce hydrogen for a refuelling station to supply dual‑fuel heavy trucks and help build South Island hydrogen infrastructure.

31 July 2026
OMV Q2 2026: Clean CCS operating result €1,706m

Strong cash flow and low leverage; all segments profitable. Chemicals lifted by Borouge International closing and higher olefin/polyolefin prices.

31 July 2026
Holcim: H1 recurring EBIT +11.5% organically, guidance upgraded

Net sales +5.2% organic H1; recurring EBIT margin 18.1%; closed Xella and Cementos Pacasmayo; FY2026 guidance raised to ~5% sales and ~10% recurring EBIT growth.

31 July 2026
MCG Group Q1 consolidated results (FY Mar 2027)

Sales rose 14% to ¥1,004.2bn; core operating income doubled to ¥114.1bn. Semiconductor demand, higher prices, FX and Middle East-driven naphtha effects boosted performance.

7 May 2026
EU, Brazil and China launch Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets

New coalition to strengthen domestic carbon markets: improve MRV, accounting, transparency and offsets. Open to nations with national compliance schemes; New Zealand and Germany have joined.

30 April 2026
OMV: Clean CCS operating result ~EUR 1.0bn in Q1 2026

Q1: operating cash flow €776m (€1,624m excl NWC, +20%); net income €323m; leverage 17%. Energy down, Fuels flat, Chemicals up on Borealis reclass. and higher polyolefin margins; Borouge closed

27 April 2026
Johnson & Johnson: FDA approves CAPLYTA sNDA to reduce schizophrenia relapse risk

FDA approved sNDA for CAPLYTA (lumateperone) to prevent relapse in schizophrenia. Phase 3 randomized‑withdrawal: 63% lower relapse risk (HR 0.37); 84% relapse‑free at 6 months; safety consistent.

27 March 2026
Eastman raises ester prices effective April 1, 2026

isobutyl acetate +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm), +$0.28/lb (APAC); n-butyl (excl Eastapure) +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm); n-propyl +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm). Cited higher raw-material and energy costs.

17 February 2026
Worley Advises on New Zealand LNG Terminal

Worley provides technical support for New Zealand's LNG terminal, ensuring international standards and local compliance, from procurement to commissioning.

12 February 2026
Sinopec Phenol Debuts in International Market

Sinopec's phenol export to New Zealand marks its international debut, achieved through strategic market analysis, efficient coordination, and meeting customer specifications.