Material Insights: Talks could bring big polyolefins merger; fires could impact resin production

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OMV AG and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. have started talks that could lead to a combination of the companies’ Borealis and Borouge polyolefin joint ventures. Also, we’re watching for any impact on resin production from two fires on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

UPDATE: The fire at Dow Louisiana plant is impacting PET feedstock

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