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Shell Plans Maintenance for EG/EO Units in Louisiana; Celanese Eyes Acetic Acid Shutdown in Nanjing

25/07/2025

Shell Chemicals has announced a planned maintenance program for its ethylene glycol (EG) and ethylene oxide (EO) units at the Geismar, Louisiana site, scheduled for August 2025. According to industry sources, the company will temporarily halt operations at both units, though exact dates and downtime are yet to be confirmed. The EG unit capacity stands […]

Nayara Energy Reaffirms ₹70,000 Cr Investment Despite EU Sanctions Backlash

23/07/2025

Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy has doubled down on its long-term commitment to India’s downstream energy expansion, reaffirming plans to invest ₹70,000 crore (approximately $8 billion) in refining, petrochemicals, ethanol plants, and retail infrastructure, even as it finds itself ensnared in the European Union’s latest sanctions package targeting Russian-linked oil interests. In a strongly worded statement, Nayara slammed the […]

Manali Petrochemicals Enlarges Propylene Glycol Capacity to 72,000 TPA Ahead of Regulatory Go-Ahead

19/07/2025

Manali Petrochemicals Ltd (MPL), a Chennai‑based subsidiary of Singapore’s AM International, has announced a major expansion of its propylene glycol plant, raising its annual production capacity from 22,000 tonnes to 72,000 tonnes. The upgraded facility is pending formal approval and is set to commence operations once it secures the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Tamil Nadu State […]

China’s Major Polyolefin Producers Report Weekly Stock Build Amid Sluggish Demand

19/07/2025

Inventory levels at China’s two leading polyolefin producers continued their upward trajectory in the week ending July 18, climbing by approximately 45,000 tonnes to reach 770,000 tonnes, an increase of over 6% from the prior week, according to market sources. This accumulation marks the latest chapter in a persistent upward trend, as weak demand from […]

ONGC Weighs 200,000–240,000 bpd Refinery in Jamnagar as India Pursues Refining Ambitions

19/07/2025

India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is exploring the development of a new refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a prospective capacity of 200,000 to 240,000 barrels per day, according to a company source speaking on the condition of anonymity. A pre-feasibility study is currently underway, although formal approval or detailed plans have yet […]

EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Throws Rosneft’s Nayara Stake Sale into Doubt

19/07/2025

Rosneft’s bid to offload its 49.13% stake in Nayara Energy is now imperiled following the European Union’s most recent sanctions package targeting Russian energy ties, according to a Bloomberg report. As part of the EU’s 18th round of sanctions, refined petroleum products derived from Russian crude, even when processed in third-country facilities, are expressly banned, […]

Advanced Petrochemical Launches High-Capacity Propylene and Polypropylene Operations in Jubail

16/07/2025

Advanced Petrochemical Co., through its subsidiary Advanced Polyolefins Industry Co. (APOC), has officially begun commercial operations at its new propane dehydrogenation (PDH) and polypropylene (PP) facilities in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. The PDH unit, converting propane to propylene, boasts a nameplate capacity of 843,000 tonnes per year, while the two PP plants have a combined […]

Qatar Vinyl Co Targets September 2025 Start-Up for Nation’s First PVC Plant

16/07/2025

Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) is on track to commission Qatar’s inaugural polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Mesaieed by September 2025, ushering in a new chapter in the country’s industrial diversification and expanding its presence in global vinyl markets. The new facility, with a nameplate capacity of 350,000 t/yr, will integrate seamlessly with QVC’s existing infrastructure in […]

Asian Ethylene Prices Flat Amid Weak Demand and Jinhai HDPE Shutdown Looms

16/07/2025

Ethylene prices in Asia held steady on Tuesday despite bearish signals from energy markets. CFR Northeast Asia ethylene was assessed at USD 815–825/mt, unchanged from Monday’s assessment, while CFR Southeast Asia remained flat at USD 825–835/mt, according to a regional industry source who noted that “prices remained constant amid a muted buying momentum in the Asian markets.” […]

Sadara Chemical Declares Force Majeure on LDPE Supply After Early-July Fire at Al Jubail Plant

16/07/2025

Sadara Chemical Company has declared a force majeure on LDPE supplies from its Al Jubail plant following a fire incident in early July 2025. The company reported the site fire mid-month, prompting a temporary halt in operations, though the duration of the disruption remains unspecified. Located in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, this LDPE unit supports an annual […]

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Ethylene Prices spike in Asia

Shell Plans Maintenance for EG/EO Units in Louisiana; Celanese Eyes Acetic Acid Shutdown in Nanjing

Nayara Energy Reaffirms ₹70,000 Cr Investment Despite EU Sanctions Backlash

Manali Petrochemicals Enlarges Propylene Glycol Capacity to 72,000 TPA Ahead of Regulatory Go-Ahead

China’s Major Polyolefin Producers Report Weekly Stock Build Amid Sluggish Demand

ONGC Weighs 200,000–240,000 bpd Refinery in Jamnagar as India Pursues Refining Ambitions

EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Throws Rosneft’s Nayara Stake Sale into Doubt

Advanced Petrochemical Launches High-Capacity Propylene and Polypropylene Operations in Jubail

Qatar Vinyl Co Targets September 2025 Start-Up for Nation’s First PVC Plant

Asian Ethylene Prices Flat Amid Weak Demand and Jinhai HDPE Shutdown Looms

Sadara Chemical Declares Force Majeure on LDPE Supply After Early-July Fire at Al Jubail Plant

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