Brazil’s antitrust regulator has just approved private equity firm IG4 Capital’s takeover of Braskem, the world’s largest biopolymer producer. Here’s why it happened — corruption, sinkholes, and a brutal petrochemical downturn — and what it means for the bioplastics sector.

Brazil’s antitrust watchdog has approved IG4 Sol’s acquisition strategy, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the firm to assume control of biopolymer giant Braskem.

Braskem has introduced a new bio-based polyethylene grade specifically engineered for the healthcare sector, debuting at Pharmapack 2026 to support more sustainable medical packaging and devices.

Braskem unveils a specialized grade of its sugarcane-derived polyethylene designed to meet the rigorous safety and performance standards of the pharmaceutical packaging industry.

Novonor concludes its divestment strategy by agreeing to sell its controlling interest in petrochemical giant Braskem to private equity firm IG4 Capital for BRL 20 billion.

Braskem’s Sustainable Development Director called for stronger public policies to support biopolymer demand and R&D at COP30, emphasizing the company’s leadership in renewable polyethylene.

Braskem America has announced expanded production capacity for its ‘I’m green’ bio-based polyethylen

Braskem continues expansion of its $20 million Renewable Innovation Center in Massachusetts, targeting 1 million tons of annual bioproduct capacity by 2030 and advancing biopolymer R&D.

Braskem has launched a new I’m green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) derived from sugarca

Braskem Siam has signed a Letter of Intent with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel for the annual supply of 450 million liters of ethanol, securing crucial feedstock for its pioneering bio-ethylene plant in Thailand set to operate by 2027.

Braskem SA and Sojitz Corp planning $400 million joint venture facility in Lafayette, Indiana to produce bio-based plastic feedstocks, expanding North American sustainable materials capacity.

Braskem and Norsk e-Fuel have formed a strategic partnership to explore integrating e-Naphtha