Clariant Denies BP and ExxonMobil Competition Law Claims
- Clariant received damage claims from BP Europe SE and ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical B.V.
- Claims total EUR 1.1 billion and EUR 860 million respectively.
- Allegations relate to 2020 competition law infringement in the ethylene purchasing market.
- Clariant argues no market impact from the alleged conduct.
Claims Overview
On 02 October 2025, Clariant received damage claims from BP Europe SE and ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical B.V. The claims were filed with the courts in Munich and Dortmund, Germany.
Financial Details
The claims allege damages amounting to approximately EUR 1.1 billion and EUR 860 million, respectively. These claims are related to an alleged infringement of competition law.
Background
The allegations pertain to the ethylene purchasing market and were initially sanctioned by the European Commission in July 2020. The claims suggest that the involved companies, including Clariant, engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Clariant's Position
Clariant firmly rejects the allegations and intends to defend its position in the legal proceedings. The company asserts that it has economic evidence demonstrating that the alleged conduct did not impact the market.
Source: Clariant