Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefin producer in North and South America and a global leader in the industrial-scale production of biopolymers, today announced that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of the Blooming Future , a next-generation LR1 tanker for chemicals and product oil, designed to transport essential commodities with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was officially christened in a ceremony in China on May 8 .

“The Blooming Future will transport naphtha to support our industrial production and will travel at optimized speeds to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The vessel is as wide as a six-lane highway and can carry cargo equivalent to the volume of approximately 35 Olympic swimming pools. It was designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability, and demonstrates how operational efficiency and low-carbon maritime transport can be combined,” said Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping.

The Blooming Future was built as a tanker (IMO Type 3) specifically designed for the transport of chemicals and petroleum products and is equipped with advanced technologies, including biofuel-compatible engines and energy-efficient systems that contribute to lower emissions and improved performance. The new vessel is expected to emit an average of approximately 30% less CO₂ compared to the ships currently in operation at Braskem, resulting in an estimated reduction of around 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

The vessel is part of a broader fleet expansion program, under which Braskem Trading & Shipping is expected to operate a total of four LR1 tankers by the beginning of 2027, thus reinforcing its commitment to reliability, safety and sustainable ship operation.

ABOUT BRASKEM

Braskem has a global vision of a future where people and sustainability are at the heart of everything, and therefore aims to contribute to the value chain to strengthen the circular economy. The petrochemical company's nearly 8,000 employees work every day to improve people's lives through sustainable solutions in the fields of chemicals and plastics. Braskem has an innovative DNA and offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic granules and chemical products for various industries, including food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, healthcare, and hygiene. The company operates 40 industrial plants in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany and exports its products to customers in more than 70 countries. For more information, please visit www.braskem.com .

ABOUT BRASKEM TRADING & SHIPPING

Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) is Braskem's global trading, transportation, and supply chain organization responsible for sourcing, transportation, and commercializing raw materials, chemicals, fuels, and specialty products. BT&S supports operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Germany through international trade, maritime logistics, and strategic supplier partnerships, and serves customers throughout Europe, North America, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The company is also strongly committed to initiatives in the field of sustainable maritime transport, including investments in low-emission ship operations and the "Seas of the Future" program, which focuses on improving logistics efficiency, reducing freight costs and reducing CO₂ emissions across global maritime transport.

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Contacts
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Braskem North America, Europe and Asia
Stacy Torpey -stacy.torpey@braskem.com
Jessica Frank – jessica.frank@braskem.com

 

Source: businesswire.com

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