Dongming Dongfang Chemical has successfully brought its 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) unit back on stream in Shandong province, China. Market sources informed that the restart took place on September 7, 2025, following an extended maintenance turnaround that began on July 14, 2025. Although confirmation from an authorized company representative has not yet been secured, industry participants widely […]
Market sources in China report that Jinneng Chemical has taken its No. 3 Polypropylene (PP) unit offline for planned maintenance. The shutdown reportedly began around September 1, 2025, and the unit is expected to remain out of operation until the end of the month. While confirmation from an official company source has yet to be […]
Open-spec naphtha prices in Asia began the week on a softer note. On Monday, bids for the first half of September were assessed at USD 596 per metric ton CFR Far East, while offers stood slightly higher at USD 598 per metric ton CFR Far East. This reflected a marginal decline of USD 2 per […]
Saudi Aramco is advancing a sweeping investment program worth approximately $90 billion, launching nearly 100 mega-projects that span oil, gas, petrochemicals, low-carbon energy, and digital innovation. According to CEO Amin Nasser, this massive pipeline is currently under implementation and reflects the company’s long-term strategic push to diversify its operations and secure the Kingdom’s energy future. […]
Crude oil prices climbed higher in early morning trading on Monday, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent benchmarks posting notable gains. The movement reflects improving sentiment in the energy markets, driven by renewed optimism over global demand trends and stronger buying activity from traders anticipating tighter supply conditions heading into the final quarter […]
Ethylene prices in Asia showed a mixed performance last week, climbing in Southeast Asia while remaining unchanged in other key regional markets. The upward movement in Southeast Asia was largely driven by concerns over short-term cargo availability, creating a climate of uncertainty that continues to bolster prices. Industry participants explained that operational disruptions and scheduled […]
Polymer futures in China recorded a largely positive performance in today’s session, with key products such as Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) settling higher, while Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) closed marginally lower. Market sentiment reflected steady buying interest in the plastics segment, though price fluctuations during the day highlighted cautious trading […]
Chandra Asri Petrochemical has decided to delay the planned maintenance shutdown of its cracker in Cilegon, Indonesia, shifting the turnaround to January 2026. According to market sources, the maintenance was originally scheduled to take place in November 2025 with an expected duration of approximately 50 days. The revised schedule, however, leaves several details unclear, including […]
PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical has reportedly resumed operations at its No.1 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Jilin, China, following a planned maintenance turnaround. Market sources in China informed that the company is believed to have brought the unit back online around September 4, 2025. The facility had been taken offline at the end of July for […]
PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical is reportedly preparing to take its Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) unit offline for a scheduled maintenance shutdown later this month. According to market sources in China, the company is expected to halt operations at the facility beginning September 15, 2025, with production anticipated to resume around September 27, 2025. Although the timeline […]
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