Honam pays $1.25 billion for Titan in petrochemical deal Korea's Honam Petrochemical makes its first overseas acquisition with a $1.25 billion purchase of Malaysia's Titan Chemicals. July 18, 2010
Indorama raises $123 million from downsized IPO The size of the offering is cut by more than half as the global equity environment deteriorates, but the remaining deal is well-covered. January 25, 2010
Indorama brings first international IPO from Thailand in almost two years The PET producer is looking to raise up to $347 million from the IPO, while shareholders of a soon-to-be-delisted subsidiary are being offered the opportunity to swap their shares into the new listing vehicle. January 13, 2010
Merrill hires regional petrochemical research head Kenneth Whee joins Merrill after a three-year stint at Goldman in Seoul. June 29, 2009
Reliance Industries merges with subsidiary Reliance Industries is to merge with Reliance Petroleum in a deal that credits a long list of banks for advice. March 02, 2009
Saudi Arabia reduces dependence on oil Saudis are promoting other sectors of the economy in an effort to build on competitive advantages other than oil. February 02, 2009
ChinaBlue continues recent trend and prices IPO at top Investors attracted to the CNOOC brand and the company's expansion of methanol production. September 24, 2006
Shui On Land returns with sharply reduced IPO offer Price range is at the low end of that used for postponed June offering. China Blue Chemical sets its price range in line with Mainland peers. September 10, 2006
Hong Kong IPO market gets some fertiliser CNOOC unit China Blue Chemical starts pre-marketing of an up to $400 million IPO with strong backing from strategic and corporate investors. August 27, 2006
Reliance Petroleum prices IPO in middle of range despite colossal demand Greenfield refinery and petrochemicals project raises $1.8 billion in first share sale from a Reliance company since the group was split. April 24, 2006