Chemical industry in Pakistan

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Projects in Pakistan

chemXplore tracks 1 project in Pakistan, of which one is active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 revamp / retrofit.

What moved recently

  • 19 October 2026 Noventra Port Qasim PTA technology upgrade retrofit · Announced / Concept

Latest Pakistani chemical industry news

21 October 2026
AkzoNobel Q3 2026: organic sales +2%, sixth consecutive quarter of margin expansion, Deco Paints SEA sale agreed

Revenue largely flat; operating income hit by Russia deconsolidation and Pakistan divestment. Net cash from operations €187m and full-year adjusted EBITDA guided to about €1.47bn.

19 October 2026
Koch Technology Solutions and Noventra sign PTA upgrade license for Port Qasim facility

License and Process Design Package will support selected PTA technology upgrades at Port Qasim to improve performance and energy efficiency, building on a 30-year partnership.

30 September 2026
AkzoNobel completes sale of Pakistan business to Packages Group

Pakistan Decorative Paints and liquid coatings business sold for about €50m (PKR16.2bn) at 14x EV/EBITDA; transaction part of a regional portfolio refocus.

7 August 2026
MOL Group Q2 2026 results

Q2 profit USD 786m; strong oil and gas prices plus higher refining and petrochemical margins offset fuel price caps and operational outages.

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.

22 April 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare’s Vega Ploieşti starts 60%‑purity hexane production

Unit optimizations enable higher‑purity hexane suited for oil extraction, adhesives, paints and degreasing; ~150 t/day capacity, boosts extraction yields and shortens processing time.

17 April 2026
AkzoNobel to sell Pakistan business to Packages Group

Deal values unit at PKR 16.2bn (~€50m) at 14x EV/EBITDA. Includes Decorative Paints; Future Coatings will pay royalties. Closing expected H2 2026, subject to conditions.

20 January 2026
Pakistani Farmers Sue RWE Over Climate Impact

Pakistani farmers claim damages for 2022 floods, alleging significant climate impact. RWE argues such lawsuits harm legal certainty and industrial stability in Germany.

13 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Sells 75.01% Stake in LCPL

The sale to PTA Global Holding Ltd. secures KRW 127.6 billion, enhancing financial stability and focusing on high-value specialty materials.

5 November 2025
DuPont Awards Highlight Top PPE Innovations with Nomex® and Kevlar®

The awards recognize advancements in PPE for sustainability, multi-hazard protection, and firefighter safety using Nomex® and Kevlar® fabrics.