Sumitomo Chemical has officially commenced operations of its groundbreaking ethanol-to-propylene pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works, marking a pivotal achievement in the petrochemical industry’s shift toward alternative, renewable feedstocks. The facility, completed as part of the NEDO Green Innovation Fund initiative, began operating this week after construction efforts that began in […]
Chambroad Petrochemical is poised to reenergize its No. 1 polypropylene (PP) unit in Binzhou, Shandong Province, with operations expected to resume by the end of August 2025. The facility, boasting a production capacity of 200,000 mt/year, has been offline since mid-July 2025 for scheduled maintenance, according to a Polymerduniya source in China. This impending restart […]
Long Son Petrochemical has restarted its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit, resuming operations around August 19, 2025, after a prolonged shutdown that began in mid-October 2024. The unit, located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, has a production capacity of 500,000 mt per year and has been taken offline along with its upstream cracker amid shrinking production […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Europe moved lower as weak regional demand and sufficient availability weighed on sentiment. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that the market remained under pressure, with limited buying interest and ample supply driving prices down. CIF NWE propylene was assessed at Euro 735–745/mt, marking a decline […]
This week, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in Europe continued their downward trajectory, pressured by weak demand and seasonal factors. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that prices for all EVA grades fell through the month as the end of the agricultural film season dampened activity and the summer slowdown further […]
On Wednesday, polymer futures in China closed on a firmer note, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG all recording modest day-on-day gains, supported by steady market sentiment and improved buying interest. LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,347 (USD 850) and traded between RMB 7,413 (USD 858) and RMB 7,337 (USD 849) before closing at RMB […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Asia recorded gains, supported by rising upstream energy costs and improving market sentiment. An industry source in Asia told a Polymerduniya team member that higher crude and naphtha prices created cost-push pressure, while robust purchasing interest from local end-users and traders further lifted confidence. Market players highlighted that firmer feedstock […]
This week, recycled polymer prices across the Middle Eastern region remained stable, supported by consistent buying interest from converters and steady availability in most markets. Traders noted that comfortable inventory levels and moderate collection activity kept supply in balance, while downstream demand in certain sectors stayed soft. The absence of major disruptions, combined with cautious […]
In a groundbreaking move for the plastics industry, Lummus Technology announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium. This facility will form the centerpiece of Vioneo’s pioneering complex, which is set to become the world’s first industrial-scale producer of fossil-free plastics made entirely from green methanol. […]
In a market grappling with intensified global competition, polypropylene (PP) homopolymer export prices in the U.S. held steady at USD 960–980 per metric ton FAS Houston on August 14, 2025, showing no change from the previous week, according to Polymerduniya. Despite mounting export pressures from cheaper Asian offerings and persistent tariff uncertainty, U.S. sellers resisted […]
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