Odebrecht

Chemetry announces new CEO and new Board Member

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Companies, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Technip, Gilliam, Industry economics)

MOSS LANDING, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemetry announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Robert Snyder to succeed Ryan Gilliam as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Chemetry's Board of Directors.

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  • MOSS LANDING, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemetry announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Robert Snyder to succeed Ryan Gilliam as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Chemetry's Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Gilliam will become the Chairman of the Board for Chemetry.
  • Dr. Gilliam, who has been Chief Executive Officer of Chemetry since 2015, joined the parent company, Calera, in 2008 to lead the Chemicals R&D organization.
  • "Chemetry is now focused on constructing the eShuttleEDC demonstration plant in Brazil with our partners Braskem and Technip Energies," according to Mr. Snyder.

Braskem Honored to Receive Responsible Care® Awards by the American Chemistry Council

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Petrobras, Industry economics), Braskem, Odebrecht, Chemical industry, Responsible Care, Ramboll Environ, Economic taxonomy, Articles

Responsible Care awards recognize outstanding and innovative work among chemical companies on their journey towards safe chemicals management and performance excellence.

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  • Responsible Care awards recognize outstanding and innovative work among chemical companies on their journey towards safe chemicals management and performance excellence.
  • "Braskem is honored to be a Responsible Care Facility Safety Award recipient as this is a true testament to our team's continuous commitment to health, safety, and the environment," says Susan Gluodenis, Braskem Global Quality Leader.
  • We are immensely grateful the ACC has recognized Braskem, for the tremendous efforts of our teams across the U.S.," says Brian Hughes, Braskem U.S. Quality Assurance and Responsible Care Coordinator.
  • The ACC announced the awards at its virtual 2021 Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference & Expo.

Braskem's 2020 Form 20-F Was Filed

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Companies, Petrobras, Braskem, Odebrecht, B3, New York Stock Exchange, Industry economics), Service companies

b'SO PAULO, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BRASKEM S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 e BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announces to its shareholders and the market that filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the "2020 Form 20-F") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\nThe document is already available on Braskem\'s Investor Relations website: www.braskem.com.br/ri .

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  • b'SO PAULO, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BRASKEM S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 e BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announces to its shareholders and the market that filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the "2020 Form 20-F") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\nThe document is already available on Braskem\'s Investor Relations website: www.braskem.com.br/ri .
  • Shareholders of the Company may receive a copy of Braskem\'s audited financial statements included in the 2020 20-F, free of charge, upon request.\n'

Braskem reports recurring Operating Result in 1Q21 of US$1,266 million, up 52% on 4Q20

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Shipping companies, Companies, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Maersk

b'SO PAULO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BRASKEM S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announces today its results for 1Q21.\nIn 1Q21, the Company\'s recurring Operating Result was US$1,266 million, 52% higher than 4Q20, mainly due to: (i) better spreads for PE, PP and main chemicals in Brazil, for PP in the United States and Europe and for PE in Mexico; and (ii) higher PP sales volume in Europe.

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  • b'SO PAULO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BRASKEM S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announces today its results for 1Q21.\nIn 1Q21, the Company\'s recurring Operating Result was US$1,266 million, 52% higher than 4Q20, mainly due to: (i) better spreads for PE, PP and main chemicals in Brazil, for PP in the United States and Europe and for PE in Mexico; and (ii) higher PP sales volume in Europe.
  • Compared to 1Q20, the recurring Operating Result in U.S. dollar increased 341%, due to: (i) better spreads for resins and main chemicals in Brazil, for PP in the United States and Europe and for PE in Mexico; and (ii) higher PP sales volume in the United States and Europe and main chemicals in Brazil.
  • Moller Maersk, and PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA), one of the largest port operators in the world, for the utilization of its terminals in Singapore and initiate the transshipment operation to serve the Asian continent.
  • US ET.\n'

Braskem & the Philadelphia Eagles Partnership Honored with the 2021 Faces of Philanthropy Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Articles, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Recycling, Sustainability, Companies

"\nAs partners in sustainability, Braskem and the Philadelphia Eagles have worked closely on developing and fostering eco-friendly solutions for communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

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  • "\nAs partners in sustainability, Braskem and the Philadelphia Eagles have worked closely on developing and fostering eco-friendly solutions for communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • Ten to 12 tons of stadium plastic are collected and recycled every year thanks to the partnership.
  • In addition to becoming "partners in recycling," the Eagles and Braskem created an online education platform to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
  • Home to a long-thriving philanthropic community, organizations throughout Greater Philadelphia partnered in creative ways to ensure the communities they serve could persevere.

Angola Construction Industry Report 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Countries, Companies, Economy of Brazil, Odebrecht, Angola, Soares da Costa

The "The Construction Industry in Angola 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Construction Industry in Angola 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on The Construction Sector in Angola and includes country information and comprehensive information on the size and state of the sector, major players including international groups and projects underway and planned.
  • There are profiles of 21 companies including Chinese construction and infrastructure companies such as China Machinery Engineering Corporation and China Road Bridge Corporation, Brazilian construction companies such as Odebrecht, and Portuguese players such as civil construction group Soares da Costa.
  • Construction companies reported that their top challenges were difficulty obtaining materials, a fall in demand and a difficulty getting finance.

Braskem America Launches First International Shipment from New Global Export Hub Facility in Charleston, South Carolina

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Physical sciences, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Chemistry, Matter, Polypropylene, Polymer

The Global Export Hub has the capacity to support export shipments of up to 450 million pounds (204 Kilotons) of polypropylene and specialty polymers annually to Braskem clients worldwide.

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  • The Global Export Hub has the capacity to support export shipments of up to 450 million pounds (204 Kilotons) of polypropylene and specialty polymers annually to Braskem clients worldwide.
  • The new South Carolina facility also complements Braskem's existing network of Global Export Hubs which include facilities in North America, South America, and Europe.
  • Our new Global Export Hub in South Carolina provides additional flexibility to our global Polypropylene business."
  • With excellent access to national rail and highway networks this important new logistics and distribution facility in the South Carolina port region significantly enhances Braskem America's international export capability."

Braskem Announces Research Partnership for Sustainable Plastic Production Using CO2 Capture and Utilization Technology

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Articles, Carbon capture and sequestration, Emissions reduction, Climate variability and change, Environmentalism, Carbon dioxide, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Carbon capture and storage, Carbon capture and utilization, Greenhouse gas

This route will use capture and utilization technology to remove CO2 emissions of existing industrial processes that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.

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  • This route will use capture and utilization technology to remove CO2 emissions of existing industrial processes that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
  • The carbon capture and utilization technology under development at UIC in conjunction with Braskem holds excellent potential for many global industrial applications by connecting the capture and conversion of waste CO2 streams with the production of sustainable feedstock for making plastic.
  • The project is in the early stages of development, and Braskem will bring its expertise in commercial feedstock and polymer production to assist in the scale-up of the technology.
  • "Reducing carbon emissions is a basic principle in combating climate change, a commitment that is part of our sustainable strategy.

Braskem and Haldor Topsoe achieve first production of bio-based MEG from sugar

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Braskem, Odebrecht, Petrobras, Natural sciences, Oil refining, Haldor, Catalysis, Biofuels, Haldor Topsøe

The demonstration unit was started up in 2019 with the primary goal to demonstrate all key design features of the pioneering technology that transforms sugar into renewable MEG.

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  • The demonstration unit was started up in 2019 with the primary goal to demonstrate all key design features of the pioneering technology that transforms sugar into renewable MEG.
  • Since then, the remaining process units of the plant have been built and put into operation, and the production process has been optimized.
  • "We are extremely pleased to have achieved the first production of bio-based MEG together with Braskem.
  • Haldor Topsoe is a global leader in supply of catalysts, technology, and services to the chemical and refining industries.

Braskem Completes U.S. Innovation and Technology Center Expansion

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Petrobras, Braskem, Odebrecht, Companies, Industries, Technology Center, CAMPINAS, University of Pittsburgh, Business

Srivatsan Iyer, Braskem Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Innovation & Technology, commented, "The successful completion of our U.S. I&T Center expansion is designed to house the latest, cutting-edge equipment for research, which will allow Braskem to explore new avenues for growth.

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  • Srivatsan Iyer, Braskem Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Innovation & Technology, commented, "The successful completion of our U.S. I&T Center expansion is designed to house the latest, cutting-edge equipment for research, which will allow Braskem to explore new avenues for growth.
  • Innovation & Technology Center in Pittsburgh is one of the largest of Braskem's four global technology centers and is one of America's leading polymer research centers.
  • Braskem's Innovation & Technology Center in Pittsburgh has been named as a Top Workplace Award winner for six consecutive years by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's list of Top Workplaces.
  • Braskem's innovation structure is composed of two Innovation & Technology Centers located in Pittsburgh and Triunfo, Brazil, a Center for Research on Renewable Technologies located in Campinas, So Paulo, Brazil and a Technical Center in Wesseling, Germany.