On Monday, propylene prices remained stubbornly unchanged across major European and Asian markets, even as buyers stayed cautious and trading activity failed to heat up. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, conveyed to the team that while buying interest in the region is consistent, it is not enough to push prices […]
On Monday morning trading, crude oil benchmarks edged down modestly as markets held breath amid mixed signals and mounting pressure from both supply expectations and demand uncertainty. WTI crude for October delivery was quoted at USD 63.16 per barrel, marking a tiny dip of USD 0.14 (-0.22%), while Brent crude for November stood at USD […]
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 […]
European ethylene prices began the week without fanfare, holding their ground despite broader economic uncertainties and uneven performance in downstream markets. According to an industry source in Europe who requested anonymity, the European ethylene market remained balanced on Monday, buoyed by consistent demand within the ethylene segment even as other derivative sectors exhibited signs of […]
INEOS Oxide is expected to temporarily halt production at its glycol ether plant located in Lavera, France, for a maintenance turnaround during the period of October–November 2025, according to a regional source. The outage remains unofficial, with no confirmed start date or duration disclosed by the company. The Lavera facility, which can produce up to […]
US monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot prices ended the week largely unchanged, assessed at 21.00–21.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, even as a softer Asian market exerted downward pressure. Market participants reported that US material continues to sell at lower prices than in Asia, with some traders offering at even deeper discounts. Barge pricing showed slightly more […]
Methanol prices in the United States remained unchanged last week, with spot activity notably subdued and no shifts in market fundamentals. An industry source reported that US spot methanol trading stayed quiet, with a lack of offers across the curve and no availability for immediate material. Domestic production continues to run smoothly, but without signs […]
Crude oil prices managed a modest rebound on Friday, clawing back part of the previous day’s sharp losses as renewed fears over Russian supply disruptions met headwinds from rising global output and tepid demand in the United States. Benchmark Brent crude futures for near-month delivery on the Intercontinental Exchange settled up 0.93 percent, or 62 […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe came under renewed pressure this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Market participants reported that a combination of sluggish downstream demand and plentiful supply continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping buyers firmly on the sidelines. Industry sources said spot LDPE prices fell […]
France’s petrochemical market is bracing for a lengthy outage as Naphtachimie has taken its large steam cracker in Lavera offline for scheduled maintenance. Industry sources indicate that the shutdown began in the first half of September 2025 and, according to market chatter, the facility may remain out of operation until the end of the year. […]
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