AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPetrochem under fire: Russia shut its biggest petrochemical complex in Tumen oblast after a Ukrainian drone strike, while Ukraine also hit Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat in Bashkortostan and a Wildberries logistics site, injuring two people and disrupting refining and chemical output. Black Sea supply shock: Fresh strikes around Novorossiysk and Izmail are damaging grain terminals and pushing the Black Sea grain trade deeper into risk, with harvest-season fallout for global buyers. Water and PFAS pressure: UK regulator Ofwat is set to allow five of 13 water suppliers, including Thames Water, to raise bills to fund upgrades aimed at safer drinking water and PFAS removal. Odisha industrial push: Odisha’s cabinet approved 10 proposals, including amendments to semiconductor and renewable energy policies and support for semiconductor-grade chemicals, gases and materials. Forever-chemicals debate: A new report argues the clean energy transition still relies on PFAS in technologies like battery binders and solar components, as the EU moves toward broader PFAS restrictions. Specialty chemicals deal: William Blythe is combining with Metals and Additives to form a wider international speciality chemicals group spanning flame retardants, catalysts, polymer additives and inorganic chemicals. Food-chemical scrutiny: Studies and policy moves keep spotlighting chemical exposure—from ultra-processed foods and nanoplastics in bottled water to vape flavouring concerns and GRAS food-additive loopholes.
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