AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUkraine–Russia Energy Attacks: Ukrainian drones struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk, triggering fires and thick black smoke; the facility processes ~6 million tonnes/year and supplies key Urals/Volga products. Ukraine–Russia Energy Attacks (Second Hit): Another drone attack hit Nizhnekamsk, a major oil-refining and petrochemical hub in Tatarstan, killing 13 and wounding 48. Food Safety Regulation: The US FDA proposed making GRAS food-additive notifications mandatory to boost transparency, after decades of self-affirmation by companies. PFAS & Water Scrutiny: Louisiana residents near chemical corridors say air monitoring misses key pollutants; a new analysis flags gaps in what public stations test for. Chemicals in the Spotlight: A UK case highlights PCBs found in blood after decades-old toxic waste dumping, renewing calls for testing at multiple sites. Industrial Demand Signals: Finland reported June industrial output growth, with chemicals rising 0.8% month-on-month. Agrochemical Stewardship: India’s Agro Chem Federation of India ran dealer programs in Amritsar to push safe, responsible crop protection use.
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