PETRONAS Chemicals posts RM1.9bil net profit in 3Q amid narrowing margins

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Its CEO said prices of olefins and derivatives are expected to moderate further until the easing of restrictions in China.

is seeing softening demand, especially for polymer products, amid the high cost of energy continued amid the extended Covid-19 lockdowns in China.

However, he said urea prices are expected to remain high between US$550 a tonne to US$700 a tonne as energy prices remain elevated due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. "While the stronger US Dollar boosted our revenue, we faced margin pressure as a result of higher operating costs," said Mohd Yusri.For the quarter, revenue came to RM7.03bil, which was 21.96% higher than in the same quarter in 2021, owing to higher product prices amid the stronger US dollar and higher sales volume.

 

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