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Polymer News On Sep-28-2002

MEG prices end the week in negative territory

Sep 28, 2002

MEG prices in Asia this week were seen sliding as demand nose dived across China ahead of the start of their week long national...


Shell~s ethylene cracker shut due to damage caused by flood waters in Lousiana

Sep 28, 2002

Tropical storm Isidore which hit Louisiana on Thursday before losing it~s punch and progressing onward, did not spare Shell~s ...


Demand for PTA remains subdued as polyester season begins to retreat

Sep 28, 2002

While in conversation earlier this morning with an Asian supplier of PTA, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the mar...


Ethylene prices in Asia dip further

Sep 28, 2002

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Crude gains on late short covering

Sep 28, 2002

The Crude markets on Friday gained ahead of the weekend on late short covering as oil traders closely monitored the development...


Propylene feedstock prices inch upward in the Far East

Sep 28, 2002

In a market which many have written off as one which is in the clutches of a bear run, it was indeed surprising to see the curr...


Buyers lower bid prices for ABS as feedstock prices including ACN and butadiene quote flat

Sep 28, 2002

With prices of Acrylonitrile closing flat last week at levels between USD 900-920/mt CFR Asia, and butadiene also quoting unch...


EDC prices quote steady across Asia, while downward pressure on VCM continues to build

Sep 28, 2002

While prices of EDC continued to quote steady across Asia this week, on account of limited spot cargo avails, attempts by selle...