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Polymer News On Feb-19-2009

Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 19th February 2009

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 19th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of K-Resin as of 19th February 2009

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SABIC revises PP and PE offers to Pakistan

Feb 19, 2009

A polymerupdate source in Pakistan today informed the team that Middle East major SABIC had announced its revised prices of PP...


Formosa Plastics Corp, Taiwan shuts Epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in South East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member that a Ephichlorohydrin (ECH) plant operated ...


Foster Wheeler to Supply Terrace-Wall(TM) Steam Reforming Furnace for BP~s Chemicals Complex in the UK

Feb 19, 2009

Foster Wheeler AG announced that its UK-headquartered subsidiary Foster Wheeler Energy Limited, part of its Global Engineering...


Indonesian Source comments on PE plant status of Chandra Asri

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Indonesia informed a polymerupdate team member this afternoon that an HDPE and an LLDPE/HDPE swing...


European Market prices of Toluene as of 18th February 2009

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 18th February 2009

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 18th February 2009

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European Market prices of PX as of 18th February 2009

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 18th February 2009

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of PTA as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of PX as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of MEG as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 18th February 2009

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Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 18th February 2009

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of PP as of 18th February 2009

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International Market prices of PE as of 18th February 2009

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Asahi Kasei to shut its No. 2 SM plant

Feb 19, 2009

A polymerupdate source in Japan this afternoon informed the team that Asahi Kasei Chemicals planned to shut its No.2 SM unit l...


South Korean PP producer confirms that pressure from clients to reduce prices is mounting

Feb 19, 2009

While speaking with an individual working for a South Korean based PP producer this afternoon, a polymerupdate team member was...


Second Oita SM plant to be taken offstream by NSCC

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that an SM plant operated by Nippon Steel Chemical Co. ...


Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 18th February 2009

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Jinan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PET as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 18th February 2009

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Yangzi Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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A combination of bearish triggers pull ethylene prices in Asia lower

Feb 19, 2009

The pulse of Asia’s ethylene markets showed signs of tremendous weakness on Thursday. Not only were buyers shying away from co...


TDI plant planned to be brought onstream by Nan Ya Plastics

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that a TDI plant operated by Nan Ya Plastics, Taiwan i...


Aekyung Petrochemical runs Polyol plant at reduced rates

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that the polyol plant operated by Aekyung Petroch...


Cheil Industries, Korea runs ABS plant at reduced capacity rates

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that an ABS plant operated by Cheil Industries, S...


Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. commissions plant for production of PE

Feb 19, 2009

Despite the current global financial and economic crisis, Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. has commissioned a new plant for the produ...


Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 18th February 2009

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Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 18th February 2009

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 18th February 2009

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Jingmen Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA66 in as of 18th February 2009

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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NSCC restarts Oita SM plant

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that an SM plant operated by Nippon Steel Chemical Co. ...


Thai based source comments on maintenance shcedule at PTA plant of Siam Mitsui

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Thailand a shortwhile ago commented on the maintenance turnaround schedule of a PTA plant operated...


BPA plant of TPPC running at full capacity levels

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that a BPA plant operated by the Taiwan Prosperity Che...


Fluor to Build Galp Energia~s Portugal Refinery

Feb 19, 2009

Fluor Corporation announced that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Galp Ener...


PX rates in Asia dragged lower. Isomer MX and PTA also decline.

Feb 19, 2009

Paraxylene (PX) prices tumbled in Asia on Wednesday. Rates were assessed down a whopping USD 30/mt from Tuesday’s assessed lev...


Benzene prices nosedive in Asia

Feb 19, 2009

Benzene prices in Asia on Wednesday plummeted. Buyers were seen withdrawing amass as further price drops were expected on the ...


Maintenance planned at VCM plant of Tosoh

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a VCM plant operated by Tosoh Corporation, Japan i...


Westlake Chemical reports Fourth Quarter results

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LME Plastics Prices - 17th February, 2009

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Crude prices decline on Wednesday

Feb 19, 2009

Crude oil prices declined on Wednesday as concerns were raised in the markets regarding sliding demand for crude amidst a shar...


Lack of buying interest pushes PS prices lower in China

Feb 19, 2009

The PS market of Yuyao City in Zhejiang province of eastern China saw prices down adjusting on Wednesday. Buyer sentiments tur...


Naphtha prices continue to journey southward in Asia

Feb 19, 2009

Open spec naphtha bid prices on Wednesday for the 1st half of April were assessed down at the USD 425.50/mt CFR Far East level...


Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of Phenol & Acetone China as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PC in as of 18th February 2009

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Jiujiang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of POM in as of 18th February 2009

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Hainan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA6 in as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 18th February 2009

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 18th February 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PMMA in as of 18th February 2009

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Domestic Prices of PA & DOP China as of 18th February 2009

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PVC prices drift lower down in China as buying momentum slows

Feb 19, 2009

A polymerupdate source in China this morning informed the team that prices for PVC were down adjusted further in Hangzhou City...


China~s petrochemical stimulus plan to focus on refining and chemicals

Feb 19, 2009

China~s upcoming stimulus package for the petrochemical sector will likely focus on oil refining and chemical industries, whil...


PP prices in China tumble

Feb 19, 2009

The market prices for PP kept on declining in Shantou City of Guangdong province, southern China. Buyer sentiments on Wednesda...


BP and Verenium Form Leading Cellulosic Ethanol Venture to Deliver Advanced Biofuels

Feb 19, 2009

BP and Verenium Corporation announced on Wednesday the formation of a 50-50 joint venture to develop and commercialize cellulo...


Units at Torranace refinery in process of being restarted by Exxon

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in the USA informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that preparations were on by Exxon ...


Kolkatta based trader highlights subdued trends in the open markets

Feb 19, 2009

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


Anacortes refinery of Tesoro running at planned production rates

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in the USA informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that the Anacortes refinery operate...


Petrorabigh completes PP test production successfully

Feb 19, 2009

Rabigh for Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabig) has successfully produced more than 2500 tonnes of polypropylene, ...


Delhi based trader confirms that buying has slowed in the open markets across all polymers

Feb 19, 2009

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


RIL leaves mid week prices of PP, PE and PVC unchanged

Feb 19, 2009

While speaking with a domestic industry source last evening, a polymerupdate team member was told that Indian petrochemical ma...


Eastman Increases Isophthalic Acid Prices on March 1

Feb 19, 2009

Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective March 1, or as contracts allow. These increa...


Source comments on Asia~s PTA markets

Feb 19, 2009

Commenting on the PTA markets across Asia, a local polymerupdate source informed the team that by mid 2009, around three new P...


Buying trends in Mumbai~s open market seen softening further

Feb 19, 2009

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader informed on buying trends and ruling price...


Hydrocracker being restarted by Valero

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in the USA informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that a hydrocracker was being resta...


ExxonMobil~s talks with Qatar Petroleum on for Petchem plant

Feb 19, 2009

An industry source based in the Middle East informed a Polymerupdate team member that Exxon Mobil is still in discussion with ...


Increase foreseen in Indian crude imports for March quarter

Feb 19, 2009

A domestic industry source informed a polymerupdate team member last evening, that a rise of 150,000 barrels per day is expect...