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Posted October 6, 2020 by David Patten

Chinese PO Prices Spike 37% in Sept

China September chemicals buoyed by firm demand, supply pressure

Author: Yvonne Shi

2020/10/06

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–China’s chemical markets in September were generally buoyed up by firm demand due to pre-holiday restocking and tight supply for some products.

Posted September 30, 2020 by David Patten

Tight PO Wreaking Havoc on Polyol Pricing in Middle East

High polyol prices depress Middle East TDI demand

Author: Prateek Pillai

2020/09/30

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–The unceasing rise of polyol prices in the Middle East along with scarce availability of cargoes has dampened demand for toluene diisocyanate (TDI) in the region.

Posted September 4, 2020 by David Patten

Polyol Anti-Dumping Case in India

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol

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Posted July 28, 2020 by David Patten

Chinese Crackers

Chinese cracker expansions enter new phaseJuly 28/2020
MOSCOW (MRC) — Four large new crackers are poised to start operations in China in the next 3-6 months, Read more

Posted July 22, 2020 by David Patten

China Wind Power Subsidies

China Boosts Renewable Power Subsidies 7.5% to $13 Billion

Bloomberg News 6/18/2020

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Posted July 22, 2020 by David Patten

China Update

INSIGHT: China petrochemical demand stays weak; supply to increase near term

Author: Yvonne Shi

2020/07/22

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–China’s overall petrochemical demand has weakened in July while supply is projected to increase,

Posted July 10, 2020 by David Patten

Chinese PDH Update

Average run rate at China’s PDH plants rises to 85% in June from 81% in May

Highlights

Two plants raise run rates after maintenance

Two plants lower run rates on technical glitches

Processing margin at 8-month high

Singapore — China’s propane dehydrogenation plants operated at an average rate of 85% of capacity in June,

Posted June 5, 2020 by David Patten

China Tankage

China’s outlook on tank space availability in July mixed
Highlights

Higher tank fees could incentivize short-term storage

But weak downstream demand sees slow discharge rate at tanks

Heavy Middle East imports will likely extend storage tightness

China’s tank terminal operators’

Posted May 29, 2020 by David Patten

Asian Propylene Update

Propylene prices journey southwards in Asia on Thursday

Petrochemical industry | 29 May 2020 08:30 IST | Polymerupdate.com

Posted April 30, 2020 by David Patten

Propylene Rises in Asia

Propylene prices gained in Asia on Wednesday.

The price rise was supported by gains recorded in upstream energy values,