UAE Equity Research - Borouge PLC 2Q26 - First Look Note
Polyethylene (PE) premia over benchmark increased 75.9% YOY to USD 438 per tonne in 2Q26, while Polypropylene (PP) premia over benchmark price doubled YOY to USD 282 per tonne in 2Q26. Capital expenditure rose from USD 48 Mn in 1Q26 to USD 114 Mn in 2Q26, reflecting capitalised repair and restoration costs at the Ruwais complex.