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Polymer News On Sep-8-2007

Ethylene quotes stable in Taiwan on tight supply issues

Sep 8, 2007

An ethylene trader from Taiwan in conversation with a polymerupdate team member this morning said, “ even though the underlying...


FCC unit at Sweeny refinery to be restarted by Conoco

Sep 8, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in the U.S., a polymerupdate team member reported that a unit of a gasoline...


RAG Subsidiary Degussa at the Khimia, Eastern Europe~s Largest Chemicals Trade Fair

Sep 8, 2007

"Europe~s growth markets are in the East, where Degussa has set up a powerful organization. We will continue to step up the exp...


India~s HPL to offer sell tender for benzene (refile)

Sep 8, 2007

According to a domestic industry source, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) is likely to offer a sell tender for benzene on an FOB...


Nymex Crude prices rise ahead of weekend start

Sep 8, 2007

Nymex Crude prices on Friday gained even as uncertainties remained in the market over the potential fall in energy demand in th...


Plant Updates - 8th September, 2007 (Part II)

Sep 8, 2007

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Plant Updates - 8th September, 2007 (Part I)

Sep 8, 2007

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NOVA Chemicals declares quarterly dividend

Sep 8, 2007

NOVA Chemicals Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of Cdn. $0.10 per share on the outstanding common shares of the Compan...


LME Plastics Prices - 7th September, 2007

Sep 8, 2007

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PetroChina to list on Shanghai bourse this year

Sep 8, 2007

An industry source based in China confirmed in conversation with a polymerupdate team member that plans are in progress by Petr...


LDPE prices to correct in Asia

Sep 8, 2007

An individual working with a Middle East producer of LDPE last evening said to a polymerupdate team member on conditions of ano...


LANXESS anchors Daikin fluoropolymers firmly in the top coat

Sep 8, 2007

Pastel colors are in. And this can be seen increasingly in the leathers used in automotive interiors as well. This represents a...


Buying mood in Europe~s PET markets remain dull

Sep 8, 2007

PET bottle grade contract prices ended the week in Europe steady at the Euro 1295/mt FD North West Europe mark while in the spo...


Minister Issues State Environmental Conditions for the Gorgon Project

Sep 8, 2007

Chevron Australia as operator for the Gorgon Project on Friday received advice from the West Australian Minister for the Enviro...


PA prices pulled lower in Asia

Sep 8, 2007

Prices of phthalic anhydride (PA) were pressured down this week, bearish on account of dull buying interest in DOP. Bids fell t...


Toluene rises but gains are likely to remain restricted

Sep 8, 2007

Toluene prices ended firm on Friday, rising late week on the back of strength in upstream energy. The market mood was seen bull...


PVC plant to be constructed in China by LG Chem in China for USD 300 million

Sep 8, 2007

While in conversation with an industry source based in China this morning, a polymerupdate team member reported that an EDC/ VC...