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Polymer News On Feb-2-2009Tianjin Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... PVC prices expected to firm up in FebFeb 2, 2009In Asia PVC prices ended last week stable. As Chinese buyers were away on their lunar holidays, regional trade activity was ve... Plant Updates - 2nd February 2009 (Part II)Feb 2, 2009... Plant Updates - 2nd February 2009 (Part I)Feb 2, 2009... Distributor of an Indian resin producer comments on current buying trendsFeb 2, 2009A distributor of an Indian resin producer this afternoon when contacted, said to a polymerupdate team member on conditions of ... Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of PP China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 2nd February 2009Feb 2, 2009... Butadiene prices in Asia assessed unchangedFeb 2, 2009Butadiene prices were assessed flat in Asia last week. FOB Korea prices were assessed at the USD 440/mt to USD 450/mt levels w... Japan based source comments on shutdown schedules of Mitsubishi Rayon MMA plantsFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member on the shutdown schedules for 2009 of Mitsubishi Rayon ... Mitsubishi Rayon to start new MMA plant in South KoreaFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a new MMA plant is slated to be started by Mitsubi... MEG quotes flat in AsiaFeb 2, 2009MEG prices in Asia last week finished flat. CFR Asia prices were assessed at the USD 505/mt to USD 510/mt levels. Stable to fi... BPA lines operated by Nan Ya Plastics continue to remain under shutdownFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that two BPA lines operated by Nan Ya Plastics, Taiwan... Bottle grade PET prices expected to edge up in EuropeFeb 2, 2009Bottle grade PET contract prices last week were assessed at the Euro 945/mt to Euro 965/mt FD North West Europe levels. In the... International Market prices of Styrene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... International Market prices of Ethylene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... International Market prices of Benzene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... Asian Market prices of Ethylene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... European Market prices of Ethylene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... Far East Market prices of Propylene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... European Market prices of Propylene of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... International Market prices of PE of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... International Market prices of PP of 30th January 2009Feb 2, 2009... No.4 cracker of CPC likely to be restarted this weekFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that CPC Corporation, Taiwan is likely to restart its ... EQUATE Provides Update on Ongoing ProjectsFeb 2, 2009EQUATE Petrochemical Company announced today that it continued to make great progress in completing its expansion projects, ex... Supply deal signed between Marubeni and QapcoFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in the Middle East informed a polymerupdate team member that a supply contract worth QR126 million ha... Run rates further curtailed at PX plant of Samsung Total PetrochemicalsFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that run rates have been further curtailed at a P... PP finishes flat in Europe. Outlook for Feb turns bullish.Feb 2, 2009PP contract prices in Europe last week were assessed unchanged at the Euro 750/mt to Euro 760/mt FD North West Europe levels f... ONGC tenders to sell Naphtha export cargo on FOB basis ex- JNPTFeb 2, 2009A local market source informed a polymerupdate team member that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) had last week issue... ONGC Board approves MHN Redevelopment project. Additional oil & gas of 20.34 MMTFeb 2, 2009... South Korean source comments on PX plant run rates of KP ChemicalsFeb 2, 2009An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a PX plant operated by KP Chemicals, South K... IndianOil Posts Rs. 2,959 Crore Profit for Q3Feb 2, 2009... Chevron reports Fourth Quarter net income of $4.9 billionFeb 2, 2009... Crude prices on Friday, gainFeb 2, 2009Crude prices recorded a rise on Friday on the back of a milder than expected contraction in the US economy. Prices also climbe... Wellman Emerges from Bankruptcy as a Strong PET Resins CompanyFeb 2, 2009Wellman, Inc. announced on Saturday that it has completed the necessary requirements to emerge from bankruptcy and has filed a... Naphtha prices rise in AsiaFeb 2, 2009Open spec naphtha bid prices on Friday for the 1st half of March were higher at the USD 450/mt CFR Far East levels while the a... Exxon Mobil Corporation announces estimated record 2008 resultsFeb 2, 2009... LME Plastics Prices - 30th January, 2009Feb 2, 2009... SM project to be put into production in Tianjin this yearFeb 2, 2009A polymerupdate source in China today reported that the Tianjin Lingang Industrial Area will see two major projects put into p... Value of ABS contracts in Europe declineFeb 2, 2009ABS prices in Europe last week settled lower. General purpose and natural grade ABS contract prices were assessed down at the ... PS prices in Europe expected to edge higher in FebruaryFeb 2, 2009GPPS contract prices in Europe last week were assessed flat at the Euro 835/mt to Euro 845/mt FD North West Europe levels. HIP... Spot LLDPE prices in Europe climbFeb 2, 2009Although LLDPE contract prices in Europe last week were assessed flat at the Euro 740/mt to Euro 750/mt FD North West Europe l... LDPE prices in Europe record gainsFeb 2, 2009LDPE prices in Europe last week gained. In the contract markets, general purpose prices were assessed up at the Euro 740/mt to... While RIL leaves Feb prices unchanged, GAIL India announces an increase in PE pricesFeb 2, 2009Last weekend, a local source informed the polymerupdate team that Indian petrochemical major Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had... Sellers of NBA in China increase their offer pricesFeb 2, 2009A polymerupdate source in China today reported that NBA plants in China have been running at reduced operation rates. On accou... Contract PVC prices in Europe assessed lowerFeb 2, 2009PVC contract prices in Europe last week were assessed sharply down. Suspension grade PVC prices were assessed at the Euro 710/... China to begin sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imported phenolFeb 2, 2009China~s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday it will start a sunset review of its five-year anti-dumping duties on phenol import... Tight avails of OX allow sellers to defend their offers steadyFeb 2, 2009OX avails in Asia were seen tight last week. FOB Korea prices of OX were assessed at the USD 730/mt levels while CFR South Eas... Solvent MX prices in Asia ride higherFeb 2, 2009Last week in Asia, solvent grade MX prices marched higher. Despite the week long holidays in China which crippled activity in ... Buying pulse in China~s PE markets seen positive on first working day post the lunar holidaysFeb 2, 2009A polymerupdate source in China this morning reported that the buying pulse in the PE markets of Guangzhou City in Guangdong p... |