Braskem announced the expansion of its fuels business portfolio with the launch of Octane Plus focused on serving the premium segment of automotive fuels market worldwide. Octane Plus is an additive blended in the gasoline production process to increase the fuel's octane rating. The addition of Braskem's Octane Plus enhances the fuel's ability to withstand intense temperatures which is crucial for high-performance engines requiring enhanced-octane gasoline to deliver the maximum power output.

The proprietary research and development process for Octane Plus was conducted at the Company?s Petrochemical Complex in Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul located in Brazil. Current production will be exclusively dedicated to export volumes serving mainly the strong octane demand in the Central and North American regions. With initial export shipments from Brazil already underway, the additional ramping of client deliveries is expected in the coming months.