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TotalEnergies sues ethylene-buyers cartel in Dutch court

By Lewis Crofts ( February 24, 2025, 07:59 GMT | Insight) -- TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining has started litigation against Celanese and three other companies, seeking damages ensuing from a cartel related to the purchasing of ethylene. The lawsuit was filed at the District Court of Amsterdam, which is already host to related litigation involving Shell Chemicals Europe. BASF is also seeking a payout from the cartel in a lawsuit before a Munich court.TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining has started litigation against Celanese and three other companies, seeking damages ensuing from a cartel related to the purchasing of ethylene....

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