Braskem approves R$4.2B ethylene expansion, +220k t/yr by 2028
Braskem S.A. approved an investment to expand the ethane-based capacity of its Rio de Janeiro petrochemical complex by 220 thousand tons of ethylene per year, with equivalent polyethylene volumes.
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Braskem S.A. approved an investment to expand the ethane-based capacity of its Rio de Janeiro petrochemical complex by 220 thousand tons of ethylene per year, with equivalent polyethylene volumes. The Project’s estimated cost is approximately R$4.2 billion, which may vary by up to 30% at the current stage.
Implementation is targeted for completion by the end of 2028 and is conditional on obtaining financing, in addition to resources already approved under the REIQ Investimentos benefit for 2025 and 2026. The Board also approved contracting the additional ethane feedstock through a long-term supply agreement with Petrobras, subject to finalizing terms.
Positioned within Braskem’s Transformation Plan, the Project aims to enhance competitiveness by increasing the use of gas in the feedstock mix for polyethylene production. The company plans to keep the market informed of material developments.
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Large capex to add 220k t/yr ethylene by 2028, financing pending.
Braskem plans a capacity addition of 220 thousand tons/year of ethylene (and equivalent polyethylene), budgeted at R$4.2 billion with a possible 30% variance. This targets the Rio de Janeiro site and aligns with its Transformation Plan to increase gas usage in the feedstock matrix.
Execution depends on securing financing and completing a long-term ethane supply contract with Petrobras. The company also cites resources approved under REIQ Investimentos for 2025–2026. These conditions indicate staged funding and supply assurance are prerequisites.
If finalized, the project is expected to be completed by end of 2028. Actual impact on output and costs will hinge on financing availability and definitive supply terms; the company states it will update the market on material developments.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13A-16
OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October, 2025
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)
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BRASKEM S.A.
Corporate Taxpayer ID (CNPJ): 42.150.391/0001-70
Company Registry: 29.300.006.939
Publicly Held Company
MATERIAL FACT
Braskem S.A. (“Braskem” or the “Company”) (Ticker B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), in continuation of the Material Fact disclosed on February 26, 2025, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Board of Directors approved the investment to increase the ethane base capacity of its petrochemical plant in Rio de Janeiro by 220 thousand tons of ethylene per year and equivalent volumes of polyethylene (“Project”). The estimated total value of investment in the Project is approximately R$4.2 billion, which may vary by up to 30% given the current stage of updating the Project.
The implementation of the Project, estimated to be completed by the end of 2028, is conditional on obtaining financing, in addition to the resources already approved under the REIQ Investimentos benefit for 2025 and 2026.
The Board of Directors also approved the contracting of an additional volume of ethane necessary to supply the Project's feedstock, through the conclusion of a long-term supply contract with Petrobras, subject to the conclusion of negotiations on its terms.
The Project, inserted in the context of the Company's Transformation Plan approved by the Board of Directors at the beginning of the year, seeks to increase Braskem's competitiveness through the use of gas in its feedstock matrix for polyethylene production.
Braskem will keep the market informed of any material developments on this matter, in compliance with applicable legislation.
Additional information can be obtained from the Investor Relations Department by phone at +55 (11) 3576-9531 or by e-mail braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
São Paulo, October 24, 2025.
Felipe Montoro Jens
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
Braskem S.A.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 24, 2025
| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Felipe Montoro Jens | ||
| Name: | Felipe Montoro Jens | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Material Fact may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on the current view and estimates of the Company's management regarding future economic and other circumstances, industry conditions, financial performance and results, including any potential or projected impact regarding the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures on the Company's business, financial condition and operating results. The words “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan”, “objective” and other similar expressions, when referring to the Company, are used to identify forward-looking statements. Statements related to the possible outcome of legal and administrative proceedings, implementation of operational and financing strategies and investment plans, guidance on future operations, the objective of expanding its efforts to achieve the sustainable macro objectives disclosed by the Company, as well as factors or trends that affect the financial condition, liquidity or operating results of the Company are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. There is no guarantee that the events, trends or expected results will actually occur. The statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including, but not limited to, general economic and market conditions, industry conditions and operating factors, availability, development and financial access to new technologies. Any change in these assumptions or factors, including the projected impact from the joint venture and its development of technologies, from the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures and the unprecedented impact on businesses, employees, service providers, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders of the Company could cause effective results to differ significantly from current expectations. For a comprehensive description of the risks and other factors that could impact any forward-looking statements in this document, especially the factors discussed in the sections, see the reports filed with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). This Material Fact does not constitute any offer of securities for sale in Brazil. No securities may be offered or sold in Brazil without being registered or exempted from registration, and any public offer of securities carried out in Brazil must be made through a prospectus, which would be made available by Braskem and contain detailed information on Braskem and its management, as well as its financial statements..