Sarawak Petchem has quietly taken its Tanjung Kidurong methanol complex offline, a move that is already stirring speculation in Asia’s chemical markets. Market sources told that operations were halted in mid-September after a technical issue forced an unplanned shutdown. The exact nature of the problem has not been disclosed, and the company has yet to […]
Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical is preparing to shut its Group II base oils unit in Zibo, adding a note of uncertainty to China’s lubricants market just as the industry heads into the final quarter of the year. A market contact told that the company plans to take the unit offline around September 30, 2025, for maintenance. […]
HDPE prices slipped across parts of Asia this week while holding steady elsewhere. Crude oil kept climbing on the back of Russia-Ukraine tensions and the threat of new U.S. sanctions that could rattle supply chains. China’s polyethylene imports stayed firm but faced stiff competition from cheaper U.S. cargoes, even as Middle Eastern suppliers nudged prices […]
European polyethylene markets drifted lower or held flat this week, weighed down by ample imports, thin downstream demand and a lack of conviction ahead of the year’s final quarter. Sellers across grades are intent on clearing inventory before December, but buyers continue to purchase only what they need, leaving sentiment muted. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film export prices in the United States slipped this week under the weight of soft domestic and overseas demand. Producers tried to hold or lift prices, but buyers resisted as inventories stayed ample and production remained steady. Latin American and Asian markets pushed back on US cargoes, citing cheaper regional alternatives and […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices in Europe slipped further this week, with weak demand and steady feedstock supply keeping the market under pressure. Industry participants had hoped for the usual September bounce, but the seasonal restocking never materialized, leaving sellers with excess stock and little leverage. A European trader said producers struggled to move volumes at higher […]
A fresh offer for US-origin linear low-density polyethylene film has surfaced in the West Coast South America market, according to trade sources. A contact told a team member that a US-based trader is heard to have placed material at USD 870 per metric ton on a CFR main port basis. The shipment is understood to […]
Shandong Lihuayi Group is preparing to take its propane dehydrogenation unit in Dongying offline for planned maintenance next month, according to market sources. A contact familiar with the matter told a team member that the shutdown is expected to begin around October 9, 2025, though the company has yet to announce how long the outage […]
China American Petrochemical has taken its purified terephthalic acid unit in Taichung, Taiwan, offline for scheduled maintenance, according to market sources. A contact familiar with the situation told a team member that the shutdown began around September 24, 2025, though the exact duration has not been confirmed and no official statement has been released. The […]
Alpek Polyester is preparing to take its polyethylene terephthalate plant in Montreal offline for maintenance early next month. A source familiar with the matter told a team member that the company intends to begin the turnaround on October 7, 2025, though the exact length of the outage has yet to be finalized. Official confirmation from […]
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