Braskem

Braskem improves lives by creating sustainable chemical and plastic solutions for everyday essentials across various market segments.

Braskem’s global portfolio of chemicals and petrochemicals provides essential everyday items across diverse market segments.

Chemicals and plastics from Braskem appear in daily products, including health, transportation, and food, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions.

Braskem implements its purpose—improving lives through sustainable chemical and plastic solutions—via commitments to circular economy, carbon neutrality, and innovation.

Braskem aims to be a leader in operational eco-efficiency within the global petrochemical industry.

Braskem commits to circular economy and carbon neutrality, investing in innovation as a key driver of its actions.

Braskem commits to circular economy and carbon neutrality, investing in innovation as a key driver of its actions.

Braskem’s creditors and shareholders are pushing to finalize an out-of-court debt restructuring agreement by Wednesday. The Brazilian petrochemical company faces negotiations to resolve financial obligations amid restructuring efforts. Sources indicate urgency to meet the self-imposed deadline.

Nov 2026Reuters (via Livemint)News article

IG4 Capital and Petrobras now jointly control Braskem, Brazil’s largest petrochemical company, following the completion of their April acquisition agreement. The deal solidifies their combined oversight of Braskem’s operations, marking a significant shift in ownership for the firm. The announcement was made in a statement by IG4 Capital.

Jun 2026Reuters (via Brazil Energy Insight)News article

Private equity firm **IG4 Capital** acquires **Novonor’s controlling stake** in Brazilian petrochemical producer **Braskem**, reshaping the company’s ownership structure. The deal follows an agreement signed by Novonor to divest its majority shareholding. Braskem, a global leader in biopolymers and chemicals, operates key production facilities in Brazil and internationally.

Dec 2025Reuters (via Brazil Energy Insight)News article

Brazilian engineering group **Novonor** is selling most of its controlling stake in **Braskem**, a leading petrochemical company, to **IG4 Capital**. The transaction, confirmed by four industry sources, marks a significant shift in ownership for Braskem, which operates one of the world’s largest bio-based plastics production facilities. The deal reflects growing investor interest in petrochemical assets amid rising demand for sustainable materials.

Nov 2025Reuters (via Brazil Energy Insight)News article