AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCleaner Production: BASF is using power purchase agreements to secure 100% renewable electricity for its PIB operations. EU negotiators also agreed to extend free carbon allowances for energy-intensive industries through 2030. PFAS Liability: 3M is set to pay $7 billion to settle claims over PFAS in firefighting foam. Separately, an NIH study linked higher PFOA and PFOS levels to increased rates of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer, but found no clear association with breast cancer overall. Industry Moves: BASF agreed to sell its mining solutions business to SNF as German chemical production, orders and sales weaken. The company also opened a $1 billion MDI plant in Louisiana, while Covestro inaugurated a production line in Meppen. Strategic Deals: Mitsui Chemicals agreed to acquire chip-materials maker JSR for $11.6 billion, and battery-electrolyte supplier Tinci plans to invest up to $749.5 million in capacity expansion.
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