The European ethylene contract price for October 2025 has been finalized, with no change from the previous month. A market source told that the settlement was agreed at €1130 per metric ton FD North West Europe, mirroring September’s level. The rollover comes as little surprise to industry players who had anticipated stability amid balanced fundamentals. […]
Propylene markets in Europe opened the week flat, with prices left unchanged on Monday. According to an industry source who spoke on condition of anonymity, the numbers held steady but the mood was subdued. Weak buying interest and sluggish demand fundamentals continued to weigh on downstream sectors across the region, leaving buyers hesitant to commit. […]
In southern Spain, chemical circles are abuzz with news that Moeve (formerly Cepsa Quimica) may take its phenol and acetone plant in Huelva offline for maintenance during the fourth quarter of 2025. A source in Spain shared that “the company is in plans to shut the plant in Q4 2025 for maintenance. The exact date […]
Crude oil futures closed the week higher on Friday, lifted by a tangle of geopolitical shocks that tightened supply from major producers even as trade tensions and demand worries limited the rally. Benchmark Brent gained 1.02 percent, settling at US $70.13 a barrel on the ICE exchange, while West Texas Intermediate rose 1.14 percent to […]
European polyethylene markets drifted lower or held flat this week, weighed down by ample imports, thin downstream demand and a lack of conviction ahead of the year’s final quarter. Sellers across grades are intent on clearing inventory before December, but buyers continue to purchase only what they need, leaving sentiment muted. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices in Europe slipped further this week, with weak demand and steady feedstock supply keeping the market under pressure. Industry participants had hoped for the usual September bounce, but the seasonal restocking never materialized, leaving sellers with excess stock and little leverage. A European trader said producers struggled to move volumes at higher […]
Polypropylene prices in Europe softened again this week, weighed down by weak demand and abundant supply. Market players had hoped for a September restocking bounce, but the usual seasonal uptick never arrived. “The typical September restocking did not occur this year, leading to an oversupply,” one trader told a team member. Producers struggled to move […]
BASF is planning a maintenance turnaround at its ethanolamines facility in Antwerp, Belgium, that will take the unit offline for several weeks later this year, according to market sources familiar with the operation. A contact in Belgium said the shutdown is expected to begin in the first half of October 2025 and continue until the […]
INEOS Oxide is expected to take its glycol ether unit in Lavera, France, offline for planned maintenance later this year, according to market sources familiar with the company’s operations. A contact in France said the plant is tentatively slated for a turnaround sometime between October and November 2025, though the exact timing and length of […]
Ethylene prices edged lower across Europe on Tuesday, weighed down by hesitant buyers and a market still awash with supply. Traders said high inflation and elevated interest rates are keeping downstream demand soft, undermining any lift from recent production cutbacks. Market sources told that even with European producers trimming output, the region remains oversupplied, leaving […]
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