Pétrochimie
Government to temporarily designate naphtha as economic security item
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South Korea's government will temporarily designate naphtha as an economic security item amid supply shortages from the Middle East crisis. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced measures like securing alternative imports and restricting exports. Petrochemical firms risk operational disruptions.
Le Département pour la promotion de l'industrie et du commerce intérieur a demandé aux entreprises pétrochimiques d'évaluer la production locale de plus de 200 articles dépendants des importations. Cette requête fait suite aux pressions sur l'offre et les prix liées à la crise en Asie de l'Ouest.
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Korean petrochemical firms exceeded market expectations with first-quarter earnings, but analysts warn it is too early for optimism. Prolonged geopolitical tensions could lead to losses in the second half. LG Chem and Hanwha Solutions reported profits after recent losses.