What is Methanex's announced plan for its Titan methanol plant in Trinidad and Tobago?

Methanex plans to shut down its majority-owned Titan methanol plant in Trinidad and Tobago, as stated in the news.

Why was Braskem's credit rating downgraded, and what legal relief did it receive?

Braskem's credit rating was downgraded by Fitch and S&P to a default-equivalent rating after a São Paulo court granted the company injunction relief allowing it to suspend debt payments for 60 days.

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Jul 6, 2026

Methanex plans to shut down its Trinidad methanol plant while Braskem faces a credit downgrade amid debt negotiations. Additionally, the US rejected a USMCA extension, though new gas fields may soon restart idled Trinidad methanol units.

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Trinidad’s Idled Methanol Units May Restart With New Gas Fields

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2026-07-07

Methanex Plans to Shut Down Titan Methanol Plant in Trinidad and Tobago

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