https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/chemicalsSubscribe to the latest chemicals news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Chemicalshttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/070126-interview-ramp-up-of-nickel-industries-new-hpal-plant-supported-by-sulfur-stocksNickel Industries, a producer of nickel with mining and downstream operations in Indonesia, stocked up on sulfur for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt High-Pressure Acid Leaching (ENC HPAL) project before sulfur prices peaked, and is looking to produce 20,000 mt of nickel in mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) at the new plant, managing director Justin Werner told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in anMetals & Mining, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Non-Ferrous2026-07-01T10:23:47Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/063026-h2-outlook-construction-slowdown-threatens-h2-2026-petrochemical-demandWeak construction activity across global markets is expected to dampen demand for petrochemicals in the second half of 2026, with the potential impact of El Niño threatening to compound sector headwinds. In the US, homebuilder confidence has remained weak through the first half of 2026, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The index, whichChemicals, Polymers, Solvents & Intermediates2026-06-30T21:52:52Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/063026-trump-suspends-import-duties-on-moroccan-fertilizer-for-eight-months-to-ease-supplyUS President Donald Trump June 29 temporarily suspended countervailing duties on certain Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports, aiming to increase US phosphate fertilizer availability, improve competition and lower crop input costs, according to an emergency proclamation released by the White House. The proclamation authorizes the temporary suspension of the Moroccan CVD for eight months or untilFertilizers, Chemicals2026-06-30T17:57:25Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/062526-braskem-files-for-mediation-process-to-negotiate-debt-with-creditorsBrazil's resin and chemicals producer Braskem announced that the company has filed for an out-of-court mediation process and a request for a preliminary precautionary injunction for debt negotiation with its creditors and investors, it said on June 25. The company attempts to reorganize its capital structure under the consent of its investors, with the "goal to preserve a stable environment forChemicals, Polymers2026-06-25T23:00:50Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/062526-reconsideration-of-add-on-brazils-pe-imports-from-the-us-puts-market-on-holdMarket participants in Brazil's polyethylene import segment once again fear that the government may apply a higher antidumping duty on US and Canadian products, according to sources, after a request to reconsider the ADD resolution was included on the agenda of Brazil's foreign trade committee meeting on June 23. Later that day, the government's website published the meeting's deliberations,Chemicals, Polymers2026-06-25T20:37:42Z