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Polymer News On Mar-3-2009

Government of India initiates Anti Dumping measures on Polypropylene imports

Mar 3, 2009

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 3rd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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Jiujiang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 3rd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of K-Resin as of 3rd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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Bayer: corporate strategy proves effective in a difficult environment

Mar 3, 2009

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Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 2nd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 2nd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PET as of 2nd March 2009

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Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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MMA plant of Mitsubishi Rayon running at reduced rates

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) plant operated by Mits...


South Korean source comments on cracker status of SK Energy

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a naphtha cracker operated by SK Energy, Sou...


Maintenance planned to be carried out at VCM plant of Taiwan VCM

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that a maintenance turnaround is planned to be carried...


PP prices in the US journey south

Mar 3, 2009

PP prices in the US were seen slipping on Monday. While on the one hand demand was weak in the US domestic markets, on the oth...


European Market prices of Toluene as of 2nd March 2009

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 2nd March 2009

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 2nd March 2009

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European Market prices of PX as of 2nd March 2009

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 2nd March 2009

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 2nd March 2009

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Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 2nd March 2009

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Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of PP as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of PE as of 2nd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA6 as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of PTA as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 2nd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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International Market prices of PX as of 2nd March 2009

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CPDC commences restart process on acetic acid plant

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that the restart process has begun by China Petrochemi...


International Market prices of MEG as of 2nd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 2nd March 2009

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 2nd March 2009

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

Mar 3, 2009

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DAK Americas establishes Specialty Polymers Business

Mar 3, 2009

DAK Americas LLC (DAK) recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement with E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPo...


VCM line at Nanyo plant of Tosoh to undergo maintenance

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a VCM line operated by Tosoh Corp, Japan is slated...


Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Build New Facility In Esslingen, Germany To Produce Specialty Epoxy Materials For The Wind Energy Market

Mar 3, 2009

In a joint press conference held on Monday with city officials, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., announced that it will build...


Ethylene buyers expect prices to down adjust

Mar 3, 2009

Ethylene prices were assessed flat in Asia on Monday. CFR North East Asia prices were assessed at the USD 630/mt to USD 640/mt...


Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 2nd March 2009

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Jinan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 2nd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PC as of 2nd March 2009

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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PX prices down adjust in Asia

Mar 3, 2009

PX prices in Asia on Monday fell more than USD 10/mt from last Friday’s assessed levels as buyer sentiments turned weak. A dec...


Run rates further curtailed at butadiene plant of Maruzen Petrochemicals

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that run rates have been further curtailed at a butadie...


Explosion at ethylene plant of Formosa kills one

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that an explosion occured last night at the No.1 ethyl...


Demand for PVC in the US shows signs of fatigue

Mar 3, 2009

PVC demand in the US was beginning to show signs of fatigue. On the export front too, US based PVC sellers were confronted wit...


PA prices in Asia down adjust

Mar 3, 2009

Softer prices of upstream isomer grade MX coupled with a slide in OX prices, weighed down bearishly on regional prices of PA, ...


Butaniedol plant to be brought onstream by Korea PTG

Mar 3, 2009

While in conversation with an industry source based in South Korea, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a butaniedol...


Japan based source comments on cracker maintenance schedule of Keiyo Ethylene

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule status of a naphtha cracker...


Crude prices tumble on fears of deepening economic crisis

Mar 3, 2009

Crude prices plunged on Monday as markets reacted to news that the world~s largest economy, the U.S., was headed toward a fur...


Sharp decline recorded in forward naphtha prices in Asia

Mar 3, 2009

Open spec naphtha bid prices on Monday for the 2nd half of April were assessed lower at the USD 423.50/mt CFR Far East levels ...


Plant Updates - 3rd March, 2009 (Part II)

Mar 3, 2009

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Plant Updates - 3rd March, 2009 (Part I)

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 2nd March 2009

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Yangzi BASF Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of POM as of 2nd March 2009

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Hainan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 2nd March 2009

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LME Plastics Prices - 2nd March, 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA66 as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 2nd March 2009

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Jingmen Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 2nd March 2009

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PMMA as of 2nd March 2009

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 2nd March 2009

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Subdued buying trends pull ABS prices lower in China

Mar 3, 2009

Trends in China~s domestic ABS markets were seen sluggish last week. Prices edged lower as sellers struggled to find takers fo...


Propylene producers in China revise offers

Mar 3, 2009

In China, major refineries across the country, revised their ex-work prices for propylene. A local polymerupdate source in Ch...


Rating agencies re-affirm rating of debt instruments for Reliance Industries Ltd and Reliance Petroleum Ltd.

Mar 3, 2009

S&P and Moodys have reaffirmed the ratings of the international debt instruments of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) as BBB ...


Benzene prices in Europe slump

Mar 3, 2009

A tumble in prices of crude coupled with an ample build in benzene avails on Monday weighed down heavily on European benzene s...


Methanex posts regional contract methanol price for Asia for March

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PP prices decline in Kolkata~s open markets

Mar 3, 2009

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


Restart process of Texas City refinery commenced by Valero

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in the USA informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that the restart process has been c...


Tianjin oil refinery likely to be built by CNPC and Rosneft

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that construction on a refinery in China may be started...


PP, PE and PVC prices drift lower in Delhi~s open markets

Mar 3, 2009

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


Huntsman Textile Effects to Establish New Headquarters in Singapore

Mar 3, 2009

Huntsman Textile Effects, a division of Huntsman Corporation and a leading manufacturer of dyes and textile chemicals, today a...


Firms prequalified by Saudi Arabia for bidding in Jazan project

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in the Middle East informed a polymerupdate team member that six foreign firms and eight local firms ...


Dow Chemical in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia’s E.A. Juffali & Brothers Enter Fourth Decade of Joint Venture Success

Mar 3, 2009

Dow Chemical in the Middle East, a leading science and technology company, together with E.A. Juffali & Brothers (Juffali), a ...


Mumbai~s open markets witness price declines in PP, PE and PVC grades on Monday

Mar 3, 2009

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


Crude unit taken offstream by Valero Energy

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in the US informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that a crude unit at the Port Arthur...


Asahi Kasei likely to restart MMA plant

Mar 3, 2009

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a Methyl Methacrylate (MA) plant operated by Asahi...