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18 March 2026
BASF raises neopentyl glycol prices in Europe by €350/MT
Neopentyl glycol prices in Europe increased; the polyalcohol is used to make polyester resins (coatings), unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers.
18 March 2026
BASF raises European formic acid prices by €250/MT
Increase effective immediately or as contracts permit. Formic acid used to acidify and microbially stabilize feed, silage and drinking water, and as a chemical process agent/intermediate.
18 March 2026
BASF divests Aseptrol biocide business to Oxidium Technologies
Aseptrol chlorine dioxide portfolio sold; terms undisclosed. New owner will expand the technology into additional industries. Formulations, labeling, approvals and supply remain unchanged.
18 March 2026
Technip Energies launches €150m share buy-back program
Runs to Dec 31, 2026 (max 5M shares). €120m for cancellations, €30m for equity plans. Repurchases under May 6, 2025 AGM authorization; 2026 renewal proposed. Kepler liquidity agreement suspended.
18 March 2026
Refining and Chemical Engineering Group 2025 results
2025: operating revenue RMB700.74B, net profit RMB18.07B; new contracts RMB1,012.48B; first-time special dividend; tech licensing RMB10.13B; overseas front-end wins; front-end/EPC >80% backlog; ESG AA
18 March 2026
Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant
SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
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18 March 2026
Avantium reports 2025 full-year results
Phased start-up of the FDCA Flagship Plant progressed despite construction delays; €85M equity and amended financing secured; half the plant operational; full start-up targeted in 2026
18 March 2026
BASF raises European Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators prices up to 30%
Prices increased up to 30% (higher for some items), effective immediately or per contracts, citing raw material volatility, rising logistics, packaging and energy costs across Europe.
17 March 2026
Aptar appoints Gael Touya CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Stephan Tanda to retire end-2026
Gael Touya, a 30-year veteran, led the Pharma unit’s transformation (~82% sales growth) and has global commercial and operational experience. Tanda raised margins, EPS and sustainability.
17 March 2026
Eni secures €9bn 5-year revolving credit facility
€9bn 5‑year revolver with 2‑year extension option refinancing prior €6bn and €3bn lines; provided by 28 banks, ~40% oversubscription, maintains financial flexibility and extends maturity
17 March 2026
LANXESS raises DPA and ADPA prices 50%+
Effective immediately for non-contract volumes, move responds to sharply higher energy, raw-material and logistics costs amid geopolitical tensions; aims to secure long-term supply reliability.
16 March 2026
Petrobras to Acquire Full Ownership of Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte Fields
Petrobras will pay $450M to acquire Petronas' 50% stake in Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte fields, regaining full ownership. Completion awaits regulatory approval.
16 March 2026
OCI Sells Methanex Shares
OCI sold 3.3 million Methanex shares for $172.6 million, reducing its stake from 12.9% to 8.6%. Future transactions depend on market conditions and Methanex's performance.
16 March 2026
OCI Global H2 and FY 2025 Unaudited Results
Geopolitical tensions raise gas costs, impacting nitrogen production. OCI divests assets, plans merger with Orascom. Court halts shareholder vote pending inquiry. Revenue and EBITDA decline.
13 March 2026
Petrobras Adjusts Diesel Prices
Diesel prices rise by R$ 0.38/liter for distributors. Federal tax exemptions and a subsidy program mitigate consumer impact.
13 March 2026
Trinseo 2025 Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results
Q4 net loss of $251M, full-year loss of $546M. Sales down 19% in Q4, 15% annually. Restructuring costs impacted results. Adjusted EBITDA stable in Q4, down $41M annually.
13 March 2026
Petrobras Joins Diesel Subsidy Program
Petrobras' Board approves joining a diesel subsidy, pending regulatory review. The move aligns with its strategy to maintain market share and profitability without price volatility.
13 March 2026
WACKER Announces Price Increase for Polymer Products
Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains, raising raw material and logistics costs. Price hikes for polymer products start April 1, 2026, affecting European and Asian production sites.
12 March 2026
Formosa Plastics Group targets NT$38.6 billion annual benefit from transformation by 2030
Roadmap focuses on product differentiation, AI, circular economy and low‑carbon energy to deliver NT$38.6bn by 2030 while managing recent supply disruptions from Persian Gulf shipping shocks.
12 March 2026
dsm-firmenich Unveils Performance Boost Plan at Investor Event
The company aims to enhance growth, EBITDA margins, and cash flow, with a share repurchase program and strategic updates amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
12 March 2026
RWE Reports Strong 2025 Financials, Plans Growth to 2031
RWE plans €35B investments by 2031, boosting capacity to 65 GW. Focus on US and Germany, with 10% annual dividend growth. Earnings per share to rise from €2.48 to €4.40.
12 March 2026
Brenntag 2025 Financial Results Released
Revenue at EUR 15.2B, Operating EBITDA down 8.6%. Strong cash flow, cost savings on track. Dividend cut by 10%. 2026 EBITDA forecast: EUR 1,150-1,350M amid challenging market conditions.
11 March 2026
Holcim Acquires Colombian Operations
Holcim expands in Colombia, acquiring Cemex assets. The deal adds 20+ sites, boosting 2026 sales by USD 360M. Expected synergies of USD 30M in 3 years, EPS accretive in year one.
11 March 2026
WACKER Projects Modest Growth for 2026
2025 sales fell 4% to €5.49B. EBITDA dropped 43% to €427M due to lower volumes, prices, and high energy costs. Project PACE aims to cut costs by €300M annually.
11 March 2026
Uniper Meets 2025 Financial Targets, Proposes €0.72 Dividend
Uniper's 2025 earnings fell from 2024, but it plans €5B investments and long-term gas contracts to boost supply security and growth.
11 March 2026
Elkem Restructures and Cuts Costs to Boost Competitiveness
Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
10 March 2026
Ercros: Selling Shares Means Missing Future Gains
Shareholders selling now miss future synergies. Bondalti's bid may hinder Ercros' 3D Plan and strategic investments. Energy price risks persist amid geopolitical tensions.
10 March 2026
Repsol to Invest €10 Billion by 2028, Focus on Spain and Portugal
Repsol plans €8.5-10B investment by 2028, focusing on growth, efficiency, and low-carbon projects, with 30-40% of cash flow for shareholder returns.
10 March 2026
ABO Energy Bondholders Approve Restructuring
Bondholders support restructuring, waive termination rights, and elect a joint representative to negotiate agreements, ensuring continued progress for the company's recovery plan.
10 March 2026
Aramco Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
Strong 2025 financials: $104.7B net income, $85.4B free cash flow, 3.8% gearing. $85.5B shareholder distributions, AI-driven $5.3B value, 70% localization, gas expansion on track.
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