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 […]
Market contacts in Taiwan report that Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp (FCFC) is preparing to take its No. 2 paraxylene (PX) unit offline for scheduled maintenance in October 2025. The facility, situated in Mailiao, carries a nameplate capacity of 700,000 metric tons per year and plays a central role in the company’s aromatic chemicals operations. […]
Farabi Petrochemicals Company has inaugurated its fourth integrated Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) plant in Yanbu Industrial City, cementing its status as the world’s largest integrated LAB producer. The $950 million state-of-the-art facility adds 120,000 metric tons per year of LAB capacity and is built adjacent to Aramco’s refineries, allowing the use of locally produced kerosene […]
A source in China has revealed that Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical (ZPC) has taken its No.1 Styrene Monomer (SM) plant in Zhejiang off stream for maintenance. The shutdown reportedly began around September 15, 2025, though the exact duration remains uncertain as the company has yet to issue an official confirmation. The No.1 SM plant has […]
Aramco, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec), and Fujian Petrochemical Company Ltd. (FPCL) have launched a new joint venture, Fujian Sinopec Aramco Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd, to develop a large-scale integrated refining and petrochemical complex in China’s Fujian province. The partnership, officially announced at a signing ceremony in Xiamen on 7 September 2025, underscores […]
The European cyclohexane (CX) market has seen a significant downward correction as the contract price for September 2025 settled considerably lower compared to the previous month. According to a source in Europe, the contract price for cyclohexane was agreed at €793 per metric ton on a CIF Northwest Europe basis. This marks a steep decline […]
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp (FCFC) is preparing to halt operations at its No.2 Paraxylene (PX) unit in Mailiao, Taiwan, as part of scheduled maintenance. A source in Taiwan confirmed that the shutdown is expected to take place in October 2025, though the precise start date and the duration of the turnaround have not yet […]
PetroChina Guangdong Petrochemical is preparing to shut down its styrene monomer (SM) unit in southern China for planned maintenance, according to market sources. A source revealed that the unit is expected to be taken offline on September 5, 2025, although the duration of the shutdown has not yet been confirmed and no official statement has […]
The European polymer market showed a divided picture this week, with spot HDPE and LDPE prices easing on sluggish demand and sufficient supply, while LLDPE managed to hold firmer thanks to reduced availability and selective demand support. Contract prices across most polyethylene grades, however, rolled over as market participants awaited clearer direction from September negotiations. […]
Maoming Petrochemical Shihua has taken its methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) unit offline in Guangdong, China, following the start of a maintenance turnaround late last week. A market source in China told, “The company shut the plant for maintenance around August 27, 2025. The duration of the shutdown could not be determined, and confirmation from […]
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