AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDangote Refinery Finance: Africa Finance Corporation led a group into Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $2.5bn private placement, with the integrated refinery also eyeing a major October IPO and a possible capacity push to 1.4m bpd by 2028. Nigeria–China Trade: China’s zero-tariff push lifted Nigeria exports to China 80% to $2.3bn in H1 2026, while Nigeria’s trade deficit with China remains a concern. Legal Pressure on Chemical Emissions: Vantage Specialty Chemicals agreed to settle 400+ more Lake County ethylene oxide lawsuits, extending a long-running emissions-related cancer fight. Inflation Watch for Chemicals Demand: India’s wholesale price inflation eased to 9.78% in July as fuel and power cooled, though chemicals and related products stayed key drivers. PFAS Cleanup Moves: Hermiston, Oregon approved a long-term plan to remove PFAS from drinking water, targeting compliance by 2029 with an estimated $26m project. EU Trade Signal: Eurozone’s June goods surplus widened to €8.60bn, with chemicals and related products contributing to the improvement. Research & Industry Capacity: BASF Agricultural Solutions backed a new Climate Center, while BITS Pilani plans a Gujarat competency center focused on chemicals.
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