A source in Taiwan reports that Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) is planning a maintenance turnaround at its acrylonitrile (ACN) unit in Mailiao in the July-August 2026 timeframe. The source noted that the precise date and shutdown duration have not yet been finalized, and FPC has not issued an official confirmation. The ACN unit in question […]
Methanol prices in the United States rose modestly on Monday, tracking bullish momentum from Asia and Europe and responding to tighter supply dynamics. According to a source, buyers and sellers alike noted deals being struck at higher price levels, while supply-shortages added further upward pressure. The U.S. Gulf FOB benchmark for methanol was assessed at […]
In Europe, methanol prices remained unchanged on Monday as market participants held back, constrained by subdued demand and lingering uncertainty. A polymer and chemical contact in Europe, choosing to remain anonymous, told a correspondent that although market fundamentals appear stable, activity has been muted because many customers are sticking to contractual volumes rather than spot […]
In Mailiao, Taiwan, a significant development appears to be shaping the downstream chemicals landscape: Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) is reportedly planning a maintenance turnaround of its Acrylonitrile (ACN) production unit in mid-December 2025. This information comes via a source based in Taiwan, though no public confirmation or detailed timeline has yet been released. Mailiao’s ACN […]
Zhejiang Dushan Energy has restarted its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant in Jiaxing, China, during the first half of September 2025, following a scheduled turnaround that began on August 26. Though no official statement has yet been released by company authorities, a source in China confirms the resumption of operations. The Jiaxing facility boasts a […]
Caprolactam prices in the US Southeast remained steady last week, assessed at 86.00–87.00 cents/lb DDP, even as feedstock benzene values strengthened. Market participants described balanced but subdued fundamentals, with limited activity and no spot deals reported so far this month. Stability was supported by relatively calm feedstock markets such as cyclohexane and phenol, which showed […]
China’s propylene oxide market is on alert following an unplanned pause at one of the country’s key production sites. Industry sources report that Jiangsu Yida Chemical has taken its propylene oxide (PO) unit offline for maintenance, with the shutdown believed to have begun around September 7, 2025. The company has not yet issued an official […]
Polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices climbed on Thursday across the U.S. Gulf Coast, buoyed by a flurry of healthy trading activity that reinforced the market’s upward tone. Traders reported that consistent buying interest throughout the week helped lift spot values despite steady fundamentals elsewhere in the supply chain. An industry source told that the day’s market […]
U.S. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices edged lower this week, reflecting a market caught between persistent oversupply and divergent expectations for near-term demand. Industry sources told that sentiment has turned more cautious after several weeks of tentative strength, with buyers and sellers debating whether current levels can hold or if further weakness lies ahead. Market […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as market participants continued to digest the federal government’s decision to impose full tariffs on PET and recycled PET imports effective September 8, 2025. According to an industry source, the tariff announcement initially created confusion, prompting many buyers and sellers to pause […]
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