Everchem Update: Vol. 01
The Everchem Update is a new biweekly publication of under-reported polyurethane industry news – insider views and conversation about the polyurethane market.
THE EPOXY BLOG
European Propylene Settlement for September
Europe September propylene contract price agreed at a rollover
Author: Nel Weddle
2020/08/31
LONDON (ICIS)–The European propylene September contract reference price has been set at €732.50/tonne,
Propylene Settles Up for August
Chemical Grade propylene moves up 3.5c/lb to $0.345/lb for August.
Freight Rates Rise
Quick capacity adjustments and surprisingly robust demand have sent freight rates surging
Dow Update on Laura
Dow reports no major damage from Hurricane Laura
Fri August 28, 2020 9:30 AM|Business Wire|About: DOW
MIDLAND,
Hurricane Laura Assessment
Hurricane Laura may cause up to $12bn in losses – analytical firm
Author: Al Greenwood
2020/08/28
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Hurricane Laura likely caused $8bn-12bn in insurable losses to property in Louisiana and Texas,
Huntsman Takes Loss Divesting TiO2 Stake
Remember when ICI convinced Huntsman to buy the TiO2 business and the Wilton cracker in order to obtain the urethanes business back in 1999?
Covid Theft
US Cargo Thefts Erupt As Violent Crime Spreads Across America
by Tyler Durden Wed, 08/26/2020 – 19:25
The latest trucking news from Overdrive is particularly disturbing,
Durable Goods Orders Rise
U.S. durable-goods orders leap 11.2% in July on strong demand for cars and trucks
Published: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:47 a.m.
Gulf Coast Storm Update
USGC refiners, petchems shut down as Laura approaches
17:02 PM | August 25, 2020 | Clay Boswell
US Gulf Coast refiners and petrochemical producers are battening down the hatches in preparation for Hurricane Laura,
New Home Sales Surge in July
US New Home Sales Surge In July, Highest Annual Spike Since 1996
by Tyler Durden Tue, 08/25/2020 –
