AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPlant Operations: A gas-pipeline fire briefly forced Russia’s Kemerovo Azot to cut production of ammonium nitrate and nitric acid to minimum levels; output was recovering after gas pressure stabilized. Market Pressures: LOTTE Chemical posted a KRW 281.4 billion third-quarter operating loss amid volatile feedstock prices and higher freight costs, while India’s Manali Petrochemicals lifted quarterly profit sharply year on year. SPIC reported higher half-year revenue but lower pre-tax profit. Investment and Growth: Adani Enterprises plans annual capital spending of Rs 35,000–40,000 crore, including a proposed PVC complex. Nouryon will add MMAO production in China by 2028 to serve solar and automotive materials demand. Deals and Liability: Mitsui Chemicals is moving to acquire chip-materials maker JSR in a deal valued above $8 billion, while 3M agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle PFAS injury claims.
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