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Last update: 11 hours agoIndorama Ventures (IVL) Q1 rebound: The Thailand-based sustainable chemicals and fibres maker reported THB 109.3bn revenue (+7% q/q) and an 89% jump in EBITDA to THB 8.0bn, citing higher volumes, better margins, and portfolio mix, plus tighter working-capital moves. PFAS rollback pressure: The US EPA moved to rescind Biden-era federal drinking-water limits for four “forever chemicals,” drawing sharp backlash over health risks for up to 105 million Americans. Iran sanctions and shipping squeeze: Washington sanctioned an Iranian exchange house tied to “shadow banking” and blocked 19 vessels linked to Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals. Energy shock meets chemicals: With Middle East tensions rattling oil markets, reports warn gasoline could push toward $5/gal, feeding into chemical input and logistics costs. Specialty materials push: Lynxter launched a food-grade, PFAS-free 3D-printable silicone for FDA-compliant food-processing parts. Project pipeline (plant setups): Multiple feasibility/DPR announcements targeted aquafeed, whey protein, nitrocellulose, ethanol, chlor-alkali, polysilicon, activated carbon, caustic soda, and corrugated packaging.
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