Mexichem UK Limited, trading as Koura, is a prominent subsidiary of Mexichem, a multinational leader in the chemical and petrochemical industry with more than five decades of operational experience. Headquartered in Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Mexichem has built a reputation for producing and marketing industrial gases, specialty chemicals—particularly fluorine-based products—and high-performance refrigerants under the Koura brand. The organization benefits from extensive infrastructure and a global presence, being one of the world’s largest suppliers of fluorine products.
In the European Union context, Mexichem UK Limited formally entered the EU Transparency Register on October 24, 2011, primarily to advocate for its interests regarding regulatory frameworks impacting the chemicals and industrial gases sectors—most notably, the regulation of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). Their lobbying activities are firmly aligned with their mission of leveraging fluorine to deliver innovation, quality, and service while supporting societal and industry needs.
Mexichem UK’s engagement in Brussels and with EU institutions appears focused and narrowly tailored to sectoral regulatory issues. According to registry data, the company has maintained a limited and transparent lobbying presence, reporting only a single year of lobbying spend and no registered meetings with high-level representatives in the European Commission. This minimalist approach highlights the company’s preference for compliance and adherence to the rules of transparency and corporate conduct established for interest representatives within the EU.
The company operates under the “in-house lobbyists” category, meaning its efforts are driven by internal personnel rather than external consultants. To date, Mexichem UK Limited has not declared any individuals as having full-time lobbying roles nor listed any accredited lobbyists with the European Parliament. No affiliations or membership ties with other organizations or networks have been declared in connection with its EU lobbying activities, reinforcing the notion of an in-house, business-driven approach.
Mexichem UK’s lobbying history reflects its primary goal: to ensure a stable and coherent regulatory landscape for fluorinated gases and related products within the EU market, thereby securing the company’s business interests and contributing to the broader aims of regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.
