Category: Legal, Anti-Trust and Cartel
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Canada Supreme Court to Review Single-Use Plastics Ban
Canada’s Supreme Court will review the legal basis for federal single-use plastics restrictions following an appeal by major petrochemical companies.
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Ukrainian Military Allegedly Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
Personal Remarks We helped Ukraine, funded its war effort, and opened our doors to its refugees. And how are we repaid? With allegations that Ukrainians sabotaged the very pipelines supplying Europe with energy. The Nord Stream bombings amounted to an act of war against Germany. And the EU may have ended up financing those responsible?…
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Shell Faces Climate Disaster Lawsuits in Brazil and the Philippine
Shell faces lawsuits over deadly floods in Brazil and a Philippine typhoon, testing whether oil companies must compensate climate victims.
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Carlyle Abandons $22 Billion Lukoil Deal
US investment firm Carlyle walks away from buying Russian oil giant Lukoil’s foreign assets as American sanctions complicate the sale.
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Is Dangote Part of a Cement Oligopoly in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s cement market is dominated by Dangote and two rivals, raising questions about competition, high prices and potential oligopolistic practices.
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Big Oil Has Infiltrated the White House
How deep does Big Oil’s influence run in Washington? And how many revolving doors remain hidden behind the White House?
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US States Move to Shield Oil Companies From Climate Lawsuits
Several US states are passing laws that could limit climate lawsuits against oil companies and increase legal risks for plaintiffs.
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China Opens Anti-Dumping Probe Into EU Chemical Exports
China launches an anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports, adding chemicals to the growing list of EU–China trade disputes.
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Microplastic Warning Labels Survive Court Challenge in India
India’s microplastic warning ruling exposes an EU contradiction: demanding food safety while promoting compostable plastics that may contaminate agricultural soils.
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Supreme Court Could Shut Down Climate Lawsuits Against Big Oil
The U.S. Supreme Court could reshape climate litigation by deciding whether state courts can hear claims against major oil companies.
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Plastic Recycling Lawsuit Against Industry Dismissed
Federal judge dismisses Kansas plastic recycling lawsuit, finding plaintiffs failed to connect industry claims to their alleged injuries and damages.
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Wanhua Settles US Antitrust Lawsuit
Wanhua Chemical agrees to a $7.75 million settlement in a US antitrust case involving alleged MDI and TDI price fixing.
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Trinseo is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring
Trinseo’s Chapter 11 restructuring has hit delays as disputes between lender groups move into mediation. The plastics and specialty materials producer filed for bankruptcy protection in May, aiming to eliminate about $2 billion of debt and cut annual interest costs by roughly $140 million. A Texas bankruptcy court appointed mediator Robert D. Drain on September…
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EU Targets Chinese PVC Imports After INEOS Complaint
INEOS welcomes European Commission investigation into unfair PVC imports and calls for urgent reform of EU trade defence.
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Restructuring at Aramco
Aramco weighs a major gas restructuring and possible Arlanxeo sale as it reshapes its energy, chemicals and downstream portfolio.
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Dangote Kenya Refinery on Appropriated Land?
A Kenyan court land dispute raises questions over Dangote’s planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery as local residents claim ancestral ownership of the site.
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Evonik rejects BASF offer
BASF approaches Evonik with a €10.3 billion takeover offer, but the German chemicals group rejects the proposal as too low.
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TotalEnergies Lifts Force Majeure on Polypropylene Supplies
TotalEnergies has lifted force majeure on polypropylene supplies, easing disruption and improving availability for customers across the polymer market.
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Braskem Ownership Changes Hands
Braskem’s ownership is changing as IG4 takes over Novonor’s stake, while Petrobras remains a major shareholder amid financial pressure.
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ENI Faces Hundreds of Millions in Potential Biofuel Cartel Damages Claims
ENI faces potential compensation claims as litigation specialists prepare damages actions following Italy’s €936.7 million biofuel cartel decision involving six major fuel suppliers.
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SABIC Decides European Petrochemicals Aren’t Worth It Anymore
SABIC is selling its European petrochemicals business as weak demand, high costs and global competition pressure the region’s downstream industry.
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Bio-on: The Bioplastics Scandal That Still Raises Questions
Bio-on’s collapse still raises questions over auditors, financial oversight and the Italian government’s role in the company’s dramatic downfall.
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Braskem’s Debt Crisis Deepens
Braskem’s debt restructuring depends on securing enough creditor support, leaving the Brazilian plastics giant facing renewed financial uncertainty.
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Chemical Industry Faces Legal and Business Uncertainties in Europe
INEOS’ €4 billion Project ONE ethane cracker in Antwerp is approaching the final stages of construction, but the project continues to illustrate the legal and business uncertainties facing major chemical investments in Europe.
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UK Considers Legal Action Over Benzene Emissions
UK Regulator Considers Legal Action Against Huntsman Over Benzene Emissions
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Dow’s €1.1 Billion Lawsuit Could Change Competition Law in Petrochemical Industry
Dow’s €1.1 billion damages claim over the European ethylene buyers’ cartel may prove to be far more significant than the lawsuit itself.
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Is the World’s Biggest Cartel Hiding in Plain Sight?
How Does an Oil Cartel Fit Into a Free Trade Environment?
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Italian biofuel cartel: appeals move to Italy’s highest court
The legal battle over Italy’s €936 million biofuel cartel decision is entering its next phase.
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EU targets construction chemicals cartel
The European Commission has stepped up its crackdown on alleged cartels by issuing a Statement of Objections to ten construction chemicals manufacturers and three national trade associations over suspected price-fixing.
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Dow demands €1.1 billion over EU ethylene cartel
The legal fallout from Europe’s ethylene cartel is far from over.
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NL Prosecutors open criminal inquiry into Sabic PFAS pollution
Dutch prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into plastics manufacturer Sabic over the suspected illegal discharge of the PFAS chemical PFBS into the Westerschelde estuary in the Netherlands. According to the Public Prosecution Service (OM), Sabic’s plant in Bergen op Zoom is suspected of releasing PFBS—a so-called “forever chemical”—into the Westerschelde and the nearby Theodorushaven…
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Facing 2 years of prison for cleaning a UK river
An environmental lawyer and campaigner in the UK is facing up to two years in prison and could potentially lose his job for the “crime” of… cleaning up a highly polluted local river.
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EU China PBAT Anti dumping Investigation
The European Commission on June 4 opened an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese imports of polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and related copolyesters, following a complaint from EU producers led by BASF.
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Why Is ENI Receiving Major EU Financing Amid Legal and Antitrust Scrutiny? (Updated)
The €1.2 Billion Question: Why Is ENI Receiving Major EU Financing Amid Legal and Antitrust Scrutiny?
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ENI vs Microsoft: Does the EU Apply a Double Standard in Competition Law?
Microsoft vs ENI in EU competition enforcement. A comparative analysis of enforcement approaches in digital and energy markets. Hard enforcement versus negotiated remedies in EU antitrust cases.
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Why the Italian Court Upheld the Antitrust Ruling Against Novamont and Eni
The Italian administrative court TAR Lazio has upheld the decision of the Italian antitrust authority, confirming that Novamont engaged in an abuse of dominant position and that Eni can be held liable as the parent company.
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case
https://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case
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TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”
The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision against an oil major.
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California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclable
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-lawsuit-says-makers-of-plastic-bags-lied-about-products-being-recyclable/ar-AA1OGapi https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-sues-plastic-bag-makers-for-falsely-claiming-bags-are-recyclable/ar-AA1OGyH8?ocid=TobArticle
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Correspondence to EIB regarding ENI
The following email has been sent to EIB on Sunday 5th October 2025.
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ENI is fined €336 million for Biofuel unfair commercial practices
I would like to thank the Italian antitrust authority for their independence and perseverance. Well done to the Italian government for allowing the antitrust authority to inquire independently.
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European Commission censorship
The European Commission asks me to remove content from the website. This is a FREE article
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EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/dsb_26sep25_e.htm
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California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits
https://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24
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Plastics deception case against Exxon wins key ruling
https://climateintegrity.org/news/view/plastics-deception-case-against-exxon-wins-key-ruling
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Nestle sued for alleged greenwashing in Poland
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nestl-sued-alleged-greenwashing-poland-135123169.html
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UK Financial Conduct Authority opens investigation into Drax’s biomass sourcing
Congratulations to the UK; finally a a government body that will look into biomass sourcing. FREE article
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Gas Pipelines, ENI and EU money: a toxic combination?
It’s Half past midnight Brussels time, and I feel tired and… one my readers forwarded this article to me: Since the 1990s, the European Union has been involved in the construction of gas pipelines that transport natural gas from Asia and Africa to Europe. The most important player in these dynamic projects, the next phase…
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ENI / Novamont Judgment – Insights and learnings (June 2025)
Here are some elements that struck me from the Novamont / ENI cartel judgment. This is a FREE article
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English Summary of the Novamont /ENI Judgment
Here’s an English summary of the Novamont / ENI Cartel judgment concluded by the Italian antitrust authorities in June 2025. This is a FREE article.
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Did Novamont acted responsibly regarding plastic bags in Europe? (FREE)
Did Novamont (owned 100 % by ENI) developped a cartel outside Italy? This is a FREE article
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UN court climate change ruling: Packaging insiders assess industry impacts
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/icj-climate-ruling-packaging-responsibility-turning-point.html
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The World Court finally opens the door to ‘climate reparations’
https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-world-court-finally-opens-the-door-to-climate-reparations
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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We’re looking for victims of Novamont / ENI
Do you know of any company that has been victim of Novamont / Versalis / ENI unfair commercial practices and market abuse?
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Novamont market abuse scandal in the Italian Press
This article was published in the Italian press (Milano Finanza). There’s a google translation at the bottom.
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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Why didn’t the European Commission inquire on Novamont’s unfair commercial practices?
Why didn’t the European Commission inquire on a possible European wide cartel involving Novamont and ENI?
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Novamont and ENI have been fined €32M for abusive market practices
The fine is small for the crime. Unfair commercial practices intended to push smaller sized Italian companies off the edge has repercussions for the companies, their employees and their families. It’s not helping the reputation of Italy too.
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UK Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Technology Gets Approval for EU Use (FREE)
Read UK Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Technology Gets Approval for EU Use
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Impacts of a landmark legal opinion on climate change (FREE)
Read One year on: Impacts of a landmark legal opinion on climate change
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WEF Klaus Schwab steps down due to embezzlement (FREE)
WEF is hit by an embezzlement scandal: CEO and founder, Klaus Schwab, has been accused by employees and whistleblowers to steal money from the WEF to finance his personal life. Many people believe the WEF is an organisation that corrupts governments to impose ‘greenwashing’ policies to cash in on popular fears.
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EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case (FREE)
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the EU Commission “has not given a plausible explanation to justify the non-possession of the requested documents.”
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Lavazza and Dualit adverts banned after making ‘misleading’ compostable claim in UK
Do not communicate or advertise compostability plastics claims in the US or UK. It will get you in trouble.
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Symphony Environmental Celebrates Legal Victory in Brazil for Biodegradable Plastics (FREE)
Symphony’s biodegradable plastic technology gains traction with a Brazilian court ruling. This is a FREE article
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NGOs complain about fossil ads to OECD
What about human rights abuses on palm oil plantations? What about human rights abuses in China with the solar panels?
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Class Action against P&G for greenwashing and deforestation
P&G is full on greenwashing. The greenwashing circus may turn to be very expensive. — ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Deceptive recycling claims – Summary and prospects of ExxonMobil vs California lawsuit (FREE)
Here’s a summary and possible prospects of the Exxon vs California lawsuit on deceptive recycling. This is a FREE article
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