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2026
Brazil's federal public defender sues Braskem over abandoned Maceió salt mines
Brazil's federal public defender's office (Defensoria Pública da União) filed a public civil action on 27 August 2026 in the Federal Court in Alagoas against Braskem and the federal government, seeking at least R$5 billion (US$971 million) for the loss of Maceió salt mine reserves. The suit alleges predatory mining outside approved plans and concealment of technical information, based on a 2024 Senate inquiry.
2026
Braskem Idesa files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.
Mexican petrochemical firm Braskem Idesa, a joint venture of Brazil's Braskem and Mexico's Grupo Idesa, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. after reaching agreements with creditors and shareholders to cut debt by more than $920 million, reducing total senior debt from about $2.5 billion to about $1.6 billion. The company expects to emerge from proceedings within 60 to 90 days and said the filing would not affect day-to-day operations.
2021
Braskem and Gelmart announce bio-based EVA partnership
Braskem announced a partnership with Gelmart International to supply its I'm green bio-based EVA polymer for Gelmart's plant-based bra cup and kindly intimate-apparel line.
2021
Braskem partners with Nexeo Plastics to distribute 3D-printing materials
Braskem announced a distribution partnership with Nexeo Plastics, making Braskem polypropylene filament and pellets for additive manufacturing available through Nexeo Plastics' online marketplace in North America and Europe.
2021
Braskem and NXTLEVVEL Biochem partner on renewable solvents
Braskem partnered with NXTLEVVEL Biochem to study market opportunities for solvents made from renewable raw materials, with the collaboration covering Latin America.
2021
Braskem begins shipments from Charleston export hub
Braskem announced the first international polypropylene shipment from its new Global Export Hub in Charleston, South Carolina. The hub provides packaging, warehousing and export shipping services.
2020
Braskem and UIC partner on CO2 capture and ethylene research
Braskem and the University of Illinois Chicago joined forces to develop a route for producing ethylene using carbon capture and utilization technology. Braskem will assist with technology scale-up and validation of the university’s studies.