YEAR-ENDER: CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Better results likely in 2024 / Demand to remain soft / Firms send mixed messages

PETROCHEMICALS

Trade and market disruptions worsen / Increase in PE, PP capacities / Ongoing investment in chemical recycling and decarbonisation projects

SCHUR FLEXIBLES

Media reports cite liquidity issues / Company says financing solid / Ex-managers under scrutiny / Is new ownership coming?

VALTRIS

Ownership change for US speciality chemicals maker / H.I.G. sells to SK Capital

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

Chemours sues DuPont over PFOA liability / ECHA proposes SVHC listing for “GenX” / Moody's downgrades spin-off