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Market Chatter: Global Chemical to Increase Focus on Specialty, Green Businesses

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PTT Global Chemical (BKK:PTTGC) plans to increase the contribution of specialty and green businesses as it seeks to reduce its dependence on commodity chemicals after upbeat second-quarter results, The Nation reported Monday, citing Chief Executive Narongsak Jivakanun.

Thailand's largest petrochemical producer's second-quarter net profit rose to 12.2 billion baht from 3.2 billion baht in the first quarter, while adjusted EBITDA increased to 26.9 billion baht from 14.9 billion baht, according to the report.

In Jivakanun's address during a press conference, the chief executive said the company aims to shift its portfolio from an 80:20 commodity-to-specialty mix currently to a 70:30 split by 2030, as part of its 2026-2030 strategy.

The company plans to expand its specialty coatings unit allnex and pursue investments in bioplastics, recycling, sustainable aviation fuel and bio-fibers. It is also assessing an olefins partnership with SCGC, with a decision expected by late September, the news outlet said.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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