AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPlant Capacity: BASF opened its $1 billion MDI facility in Louisiana, expanding production of a key polyurethane ingredient, and agreed to sell its mining solutions business to SNF. Deals and Investment: MAIRE’s Nextchem plans to buy Metso’s metals and chemicals processing business, while Afton Chemical has begun building a manufacturing facility in India. Avantium secured €55 million to ramp up FDCA production. Industry Outlook: Mitsui Chemicals’ planned $11.6 billion acquisition of chip-materials maker JSR marks a major consolidation move, as Korea’s petrochemical restructuring stalls and EU officials examine safeguards for imported PET resin. Regional Push: Ghana outlined a $1.5 billion mineral-processing drive, including plans to develop battery-grade lithium chemicals; India is also targeting major growth in chemicals and petrochemicals. Safety and Regulation: A chemical reaction involving hazardous cargo was blamed for a deadly Philippine ferry fire, while the FDA revoked authorizations for chemicals used in color-additive production. Studies linking PFAS exposure with aggressive breast cancer are adding to scrutiny of chemical contamination.
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