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Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. said on Monday (May 25) that its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., is studying a possible spin-off of its petrochemical operations, potentially in fiscal 2027, as part of efforts that could lead to consolidation with other companies in the sector.
The move comes as Japanese producers of basic chemicals, including ethylene, are facing a tougher business climate, partly because of excess production by Chinese manufacturers.
sector players are also under pressure to preserve their competitiveness. Operating rates at facilities producing basic chemicals, which are applied to make plastics and synthetic fibres, have declined in recent years amid weak domestic demand.
The continuing Middle East crisis has further underlined the importance of securing stable supplies. “It’s essential to reinforce the business foundation of our petrochemical business,” a general relations official at Mitsubishi Chemical Group said.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. said last year that it plans to spin off its petrochemical business around fiscal 2027 and position the new entity as the core of consolidation with other companies.
In a separate initiative, Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsubishi Chemical and Asahi Kasei Corp., another major Japanese chemical maker, plan to integrate their ethylene facilities in western Japan around fiscal 2030.
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