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Braskem Expands Its Own Fleet with the Vessel Brave Future and Strengthens its Global Logistics Strategy

The second vessel marks the next chapter in the company鈥檚 efficiency and competitiveness in international trade

S脙O PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Braskem, (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), a global pioneer in large-scale biopolymer production, celebrated the arrival of the Brave Future, its new vessel, today. The start of operations of the approximately R$ 500 million ship, which will operate on the route between the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, marks the expansion of the company鈥檚 strategy to increase its logistics autonomy, reduce maritime transport costs, and strengthen global competitiveness. The christening ceremony was held in China at the YAMIC shipyard, the company responsible for building the vessel.

Braskem Welcomes the Brave Future to its Fleet of Ethane Carriers.

The ethane carrier has a length of 188 meters, a capacity of 36,000 m鲁, and is capable of transporting cargo at temperatures as low as -104掳C, it was financed by Ocean Yield and will be operated by the Hartmann Reederei. The vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel engine running on bunker oil and ethane. It boasts high fuel efficiency and a propulsion system with CO鈧� emissions approximately 40% lower than the average fleet in operation.

鈥淭丑别 Brave Future is a strategic asset that expands our autonomy in the area of logistics, which provides greater predictability to operations, and strengthens our position as a global leader in the petrochemical industry,鈥� highlights Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S). Before the christening, the vessel underwent sea trials, a rigorous testing phase at sea that evaluates safety, speed, maneuverability, and equipment performance before the start of commercial operations.

With the new vessel, Braskem now has two dedicated ethane carriers 鈥� the Brave Future and the Brilliant Future. In 2026, BT&S expects the delivery of four more ships to serve Braskem. This structure reinforces the company鈥檚 commitment to innovative, sustainable logistics solutions aligned with the demands of global maritime trade.

About Braskem

Braskem is a global, human-oriented petrochemical company with a forward-looking approach, cultivating strong relationships and generating value for all. Offering sustainable chemical and plastic solutions to improve people鈥檚 lives, the company has a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for various sectors, including food packaging, civil construction, industrial, automotive, agribusiness, health, and hygiene, among others. Braskem believes that disruptive innovation is the only viable path to establishing a new relationship with the planet. Therefore, it chooses to act in the present by promoting plastic circularity and driving the revolution of bio-based materials. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the USA, Mexico, and Germany, the company exports its products to customers in over 71 countries through its 8,500 team members who operate globally under a management model that demonstrates a commitment to ethics, compliance with regulations in all countries, and respect for responsible competitiveness.

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