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Polymer News On Jan-29-2008

Full runs not yet reached at Oman PP plant

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in the Middle East, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the Oman ...


PP unit of Tripolyta continues to operate at reduced run rates

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with a source in Indonesia, a polymerupdate team member was informed today that although improved from le...


No.1 CDU to be shut by Hyundai for maintenance

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in South Korea, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a No.1 crude ...


Polymerupdate~s Market Buzz

Jan 29, 2008

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Motunui methanol plant may be re-opened by Methanex

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source, a polymerupdate team member was informed that after remaining offstream for more...


Chinese source comments on new SM & ABS plant

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in China this afternoon, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a ne...


Oman PP announces prices for Pakistan

Jan 29, 2008

A short while ago a polymerupdate source in Pakistan informed the team that Omann PP (OPP) had announced this week its revised ...


China charged with dumping of PE and PP woven sacks

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in China, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the US Department o...


TITAN Chemicals Corp set to control PT Fatrapolindo Nusa Industri in Indonesia

Jan 29, 2008

Titan Chemicals Corp. Bhd. (Titan Chemicals) has announced that it is set to have substantial management control over PT Fatrap...


Trading expected to commence on China’s third oil exchange in mid March

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in China, a polymerupdate team member was informed that trading is expected...


Naphtha cargo purchased by LG Chem for March delivery to Daesan

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in North East Asia, a polymerupdate team member was informed that 25,000 me...


HPCL announces third quarter result

Jan 29, 2008

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Stake in Egyptian refinery acquired by Swicorp Joussour

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in the Middle East, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a strateg...


Majority stake in Thailand’s Tuntex to be purchased by Indorama

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in Thailand this morning, a polymerupdate team member was informed that clo...


Hong Kong based trader maintains a bearish outlook on Asian pricing trends

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with a Hong Kong based trader this morning, a polymerupdate team member asked to share his views on where...


Naphtha prices in Asia edge up

Jan 29, 2008

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South Asian Petrochem Ltd. announces third quarter result

Jan 29, 2008

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Fire forces complete shutdown of Aruba refinery of Valero

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in the USA late last evening, a polymerupdate team member was informed that...


Crude oil prices rise on Monday

Jan 29, 2008

Crude oil prices continued to march upward on Monday on expectations of a further rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Sentiment...


North American Weekly Update (Part II)

Jan 29, 2008

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North American Weekly Update (Part I)

Jan 29, 2008

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TOYO awarded an Oil Refinery/Petrochemical integration project in Indonesia

Jan 29, 2008

Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO) and PT Rekayasa Industri, Indonesia~s state-owned engineering company, have jointly been aw...


LME Plastics Prices - 28th January, 2008

Jan 29, 2008

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Jurong Aromatics Corporation signs US$10b contract with BP

Jan 29, 2008

A polymerupdate source in Singapore this morning informed the team that Jurong Aromatics Corporation (JAC) has signed a contrac...


Benzene prices in Asia this morning edge higher

Jan 29, 2008

Overnight gains in crude prices coupled with reports of firmer benzene prices in Europe and the U.S. on Monday, together helped...


MEG prices in China plunge

Jan 29, 2008

Few deals were heard done in the domestic MEG markets of eastern China last week. Buying interest in the region remained thin a...


Bad weather in China affects SM cargo deliveries

Jan 29, 2008

A local polymerupdate source in China today reported that transportation along the highways of Jiangsu province in eastern Chin...


Local source in China comments on current status at select domestic PS plants

Jan 29, 2008

A polymerupdate source in China today reported that an HIPS production line at the PS plant of the Ningbo subsidiary of Taiwan’...


Xylene prices dip a tad in China

Jan 29, 2008

The mainstream dealing prices for xylene were at RMB 7950/mt (Shatian, ex-tank) in Guangdong province of southern China Monday...


Heavy snow causes delivery problems of PVC in China

Jan 29, 2008

The PVC market of Suzhou City suffered a transportation setback yesterday morning, affected by heavy snow. Delivery of orders w...


PP prices in China hold steady ahead of lunar holiday start

Jan 29, 2008

Offers for PP held steady in the market of Guangzhou City in southern China’s Guangodng province on Monday. For PP yarn grade, ...


Mumbai based trader comments on open market prices of PP, PE and PVC

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader provided details on the current open market...


Chemtura Raises Prices 10% on Weston(R), Mark(R) Liquid Phosphite Esters

Jan 29, 2008

Chemtura Corporation has announced that it will increase the price of its Weston(R) and Mark(R) Liquid Phosphite Esters by 10%,...


Oil refining capacity to be increased by 22 million tonnes by PetroChina

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in China, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the country~s large...


Dull buying mood prevails in Delhi~s open markets

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader commented on the current buying trends and ...


75,000 mt naphtha sold by KPC for late February loading

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in the Middle East last evening, a polymerupdate team member was informed t...


TDI plant of Karoon Petrochemical to go onstream soon

Jan 29, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in Iran last evening, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the TDI...