Chemical industry in Pakistan

Latest Pakistani chemical industry news

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.