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Green Ammonia: The 60-Day MoU Clock and What It Means for Gulf Green Project Timelines

The 60-day diplomatic window following the June 2026 MoU is becoming a key milestone for green ammonia investments. Developers and industrial buyers are closely monitoring project timelines, supply security, and future procurement opportunities.

Karen Carter's First Day as Dow CEO: The Petrochemical Inheritance She Steps Into

Karen Carter begins her tenure as Dow CEO at a pivotal moment for the global petrochemical market. Procurement teams, distributors and industrial buyers now face important questions about pricing strategy, supply reliability and Dow's commercial direction during the second half of 2026.

Caustic Soda Supply Recovery: Gulf Competition Returns to Asian Markets in Q3 2026

Gulf caustic soda supply is returning as Hormuz trade flows recover, creating new competition for Asian chemical suppliers. This analysis explains how buyers can prepare for changing pricing and sourcing options in Q3 2026.

Citric Acid: Chinese Producers Reassess H2 Export Pricing as Freight Relief Approaches

Chinese citric acid producers are reevaluating H2 2026 export contracts amid easing bunker fuel costs, which could lower freight expenses and reshape pricing dynamics. This shift may benefit global food additive buyers seeking cost‑effective imports.