Dow has officially commissioned its Poly‑7 polyethylene train at the Freeport, Texas complex, launching production on June 16, 2025, with an annual capacity of 600,000 metric tonnes capable of swinging between HDPE and LLDPE grades.. This new resin capability has effectively absorbed Dow’s remaining merchant ethylene volumes on the U.S. Gulf Coast, shifting the company back into […]
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 […]
The United States and the European Union are edging closer to a trade agreement that would institute a 15% reciprocal tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., mirroring the framework recently adopted in a similar deal with Japan. Certain high-profile categories, such as aircraft, spirits, and medical devices, would likely be exempted under the […]
U.S. polymer-grade propylene prices edged lower on Wednesday, slipping to 34.50–35.00 ¢/lb FD US Gulf, down by roughly 0.05 ¢/lb from Tuesday, while refinery-grade spot held steady at 31.50–32.00 ¢/lb FD US Gulf, unchanged. A market participant, speaking anonymously, explained: “Spot PGP prices fell due to a weak trading momentum, mirroring subdued demand sentiments. Looking ahead, an anticipated […]
US ethylene prices remained stable on Wednesday, with spot assessments holding at 24.50–25.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, unchanged from Tuesday. A market source noted that “US ethylene prices remained stable, with reports indicating the emergence of a few cracker issues in the market.” The market’s resilience has been supported by mild disruptions at Gulf Coast crackers, […]
US propylene prices in the US Gulf Coast market remained unchanged on Monday, underscoring a continuation of subdued trading activity across both polymer-grade and refinery-grade grades. Polymer-grade propylene was assessed at 35.00–35.50 cents per pound (FD US Gulf), while refinery-grade held firm at 29.00–29.50 cents per pound, identical to last Friday’s levels. Industry participants attributed the rollover […]
Ethylene markets in the United States began the week on a quiet note, defying upward momentum in upstream energy markets. Despite a firming tone in crude oil and naphtha prices- both key feedstocks in ethylene production, spot ethylene prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, reflecting subdued trading sentiment and limited downstream demand. According to industry […]
US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariff increases aimed at numerous countries, including Brazil, which will face a harsh 50% rate – the highest ever in this round. The tariff announcement also contained tariffs on additional countries, including 30% on Algeria, Libya, Iraq, and Sri Lanka, 25% on Brunei and Moldova, […]
US ethane producers said that the government has abolished the license requirements for shipping ethane to China, reducing a significant trade obstacle. The Bureau of Industry and Security implemented the restrictions in late May, requiring licenses for ethane shipments to Chinese partners. While the Commerce Department relaxed the requirements last week, enabling ethane to be […]
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