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Polymer News On May-31-2007

Pakistani markets see buying sentiments very hot at the moment

May 31, 2007

A polymerupdate source in Pakistan this afternoon reported that the market pulse was very robust and that sentiments were likel...


West Bengal CM supported by CITU on chemical hub in Haldia

May 31, 2007

A domestic industry source quoting from a leading national daily reported that the Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU) a Marx...


Oman Polyproylene LLC launches its LUBAN brand in Pakistan

May 31, 2007

Oman Polypropylene LLC (OPP), the first Petrochemical producer of the Sultanate, officially launched its LUBAN brand in Pakista...


RM 2.5 billion to be invested by Chinese firms in Oil refinery and gas plant in Malaysia

May 31, 2007

While conversing with an industry source based in China, an investment amount of RM 2.5 billion has been promised by two Chines...


Production schedules at Shuaiba refinery of Kuwait not affected by maintenance

May 31, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in Kuwait, a polymerupdate team member reported that unscheduled maintenanc...


Approval granted to IOC for construction of refinery in Turkey

May 31, 2007

A domestic industry source reported that Indian Oil Corporation in collaboration with Turkish builder Calik Holding will be con...


SM prices correct sharply lower

May 31, 2007

Weaker prices of benzene feedstock coupled with softer prices of Styrene monomer (SM) in the west, pressured lower spot prices ...


PVC trader expects prices to quote firm

May 31, 2007

A PVC trader in conversation with a polymerupdate team member this morning said, “ we remain bullish on PVC even though demand ...


PX and Isomer MX prices in Asia decline

May 31, 2007

Prices of paraxylene (PX) tumbled in Asia on Wednesday, ending the day sharply down in tandem with the decline recorded the pre...


LME Plastics Prices (LLDPE & PP) - 30th May 2007

May 31, 2007

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Benzene prices down adjust in Asia

May 31, 2007

Benzene prices in Asian ended sharply lower on Wednesday, sliding in tandem with a drop in upstream energy prices coupled with ...


Market outlook in butadiene remains bearish in Asia

May 31, 2007

Butadiene prices in Asia continued to remain under downward pressure this week as several buyers refused to put out their inqui...


Spot propylene rates pegged firm in Europe

May 31, 2007

In Europe, spot propylene prices which last week firmed Euro 20/mt to finish above the Euro 900/mt FD North West Europe levels,...


Ethylene quotes firm in Europe

May 31, 2007

With an initial European bi-monthly ethylene contract for June-July settled last week at the Euro 925/mt FD North West Europe l...


USD 2 billion to be raised by Adeem for funding Bahrain oil refinery

May 31, 2007

While conversing with an industry source in the Middle East, a polymerupdate team member reported that USD 2 billion is to be r...


PX project mired in controversy suspended by Xiamen city government

May 31, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in China, a polymerupdate team member reported that construction of a PX pl...


PVC prices in China remain very firm

May 31, 2007

The market offers for PVC were seen rising further in Fujian province yesterday. Sellers continued to remain reluctant to sell ...


Ethylene capacity to be expanded by Haldia Petrochemicals

May 31, 2007

A domestic industry source reported that an amount of Rs 800 crores had been earmarked by West Bengal major, Haldia Petrochemi...


Refineries along the Yangtze river to be expanded by Sinopec

May 31, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in China, a polymerupdate team member reported that five refineries along t...


Propane, Butane prices for June raised by Saudi Aramco

May 31, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in Saudi Arabia, a polymerupdate team member reported that loading prices f...


ISBM PP packaging grade tailored to allow differentiating design features

May 31, 2007

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has tailored its polypropylene injection stretch...


Iain Conn Becomes Refining & Marketing Boss as John Manzoni Leaves BP

May 31, 2007

BP announced that Iain Conn has been appointed chief executive of the Group’s refining and marketing business with effect from ...