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US Market prices of Methanol as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of MX as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of PX as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of Ethylene as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of Styrene as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of Toluene as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of Benzene as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of PP as of 16th April 2010

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US Market prices of PE as of 16th April 2010

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Iranian source comments on Fanavaran methanol plant of NPC

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Iran informed a polymerupdate team member that a methanol plant operated by the National Petrochem...


Yuyao Domestic market price of ABS as of 16th April 2010

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Zhenhai Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of GPPS as of 16th April 2010

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Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PVC as of 16th April 2010

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Zhenjiang Chimei Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PP as of 16th April 2010

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PET producers in Europe prepare clients for a May price hike

Apr 19, 2010

PET avails in Europe continued to remain tight through last week. Producers polled claim to have achieved hikes in their April...


Middle East Market prices of PP as of 16th April 2010

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Middle East Market prices of PE as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Methanol as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Toluene as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of PX as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of PP as of 16th April 2010

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European Market prices of PE as of 16th April 2010

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Chiba Butadiene to take plant offstream

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that the No.2 butadiene plant of Chiba Butadiene Indust...


Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Near term outlook for ABS remains bullish in Asia

Apr 19, 2010

ABS prices firmed in Asia last week. Prices gained on the back of firmer upstream ACN, butadiene and SM costs coupled with rep...


Yuyao Domestic market price of LLDPE as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 16th April 2010

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ABS contract prices in Europe record steep gais

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International Market prices of Methanol as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 16th April 2010

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 16th April 2010

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Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of PP as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of PE as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of MEG as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of PTA as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of PX as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 16th April 2010

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 16th April 2010

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Outlook for PP in Europe continues to remain bullish

Apr 19, 2010

PP producers in Europe last week confirmed having successfully settled their April contracts at prices Euro 100/mt above their...


Japanese source comments on ACN plant of Asahi Kasei

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that an ACN line operated by Asahi Kasei, Japan has bee...


Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 16th April 2010

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Tianjin Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of HIPS as of 16th April 2010

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 16th April 2010

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TPCC runs phenol acetone plant at full rates

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that a phenol acetone plant operated by Taiwan Prosper...


Run rates ramped up at naphtha cracker of LG

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that run rates have been ramped up at a naphtha c...


Global Oil Market Week in Review (April 12-16, 2010)

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PS contract prices inch higher in Europe

Apr 19, 2010

Polystyrene (PS) contract prices were assessed higher in Europe last week. Gains were prompted by firmer upstream SM contracts...


Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LDPE as of 16th April 2010

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Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 16th April 2010

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MEG plant operated at full rates by CMFC

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that an MEG plant operated by China Manmade Fibre Corp...


Cracker restarted by Tosoh

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a naphtha cracker operated by Tosoh Corp, Japan ha...


Plant Updates - 19th April, 2010 (Part II)

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Plant Updates - 19th April, 2010 (Part I)

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LLDPE prices in Europe edge higher

Apr 19, 2010

In Europe last week, prices of LLDPE were seen firming. With availability of prompt cargoes severely constrained, the scales r...


LDPE prices in Europe journey north

Apr 19, 2010

LDPE general purpose contract prices in Europe last week bolstered higher. Prices gained on the back of a combination of bulli...


Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Raise Prices for Epoxy Resin Products in the Americas

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Forward naphtha prices lower in Asia

Apr 19, 2010

Open spec naphtha bid prices on Friday for the 2nd half of May were assessed lower at the USD 764/mt CFR Far East levels while...


Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 16th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of HDPE as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 16th April 2010

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LME Plastics Prices - 16th April 2010

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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SNAPSHOT : Kolkata Market as of 17 April 2010

Apr 19, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member over the weekend, a local trader dwelled on the buying trends and rulin...


SNAPSHOT : Delhi Market as of 17 April 2010

Apr 19, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member over the weekend, a trader informed on buying trends and prevailing pri...


SNAPSHOT : Mumbai market as of 17 April 2010

Apr 19, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member over the weekend, a local trader commented on buying trends and prevail...


Rise reported in Japanese ethylene output

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that there was a 10.7 percent rise in ethylene producti...


Foreign investors sought by Libya for upgradation of refinery

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in the Middle East informed a polymerupdate team member that foreign partners are being sought by Lib...


Liaoyang Chemical gives daily output of 400 MT. Eyes maintenance in early June

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of an adipic acid plant operated ...


Shaoxing Hengfeng expands polyols capacities

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a new polyols plant operated b...


DSM Nanjing eyes maintenance at Caprolactam plant

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of a caprolactam plant oper...


Yangzi Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of N-Butanol as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Acrylic Acid as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Caustic Soda as of 16th April 2010

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Yangzi BASF Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propanediol as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of DOP as of 16th April 2010

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Butadiene buying momentum in Asia may cool off hereon

Apr 19, 2010

Although butadiene prices ended last week in Asia firm, the pricing undercurrent started to show early signs of cracks. Some o...


Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Diethylene Glycol as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Phenol Glycol as of 16th April 2010

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Xylene/Crude Cresylic Acidas as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Paraxylene as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ethyl Acetate as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butyl Acetate as of 16th April 2010

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Propylene prices in Asia bolster up

Apr 19, 2010

Propylene prices last Friday, continued to bolster higher across Asia, with buying interest in parts of Asia seen active even ...


Enhanced Oil Resources Inc. March 2010 Production at 500 BOPD

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Two Exxon Mobil Subsidiaries in Guam & Northern Marianas Reach Settlement With United States

Apr 19, 2010

Two subsidiaries of Exxon Mobil Corporation – Mobil Oil Guam Inc. and Mobil Oil Mariana Islands Inc. – have agreed to pay $2.4...


SABIC reports consolidated financial results

Apr 19, 2010

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010....


PP offers to Pakistan gallop higher

Apr 19, 2010

A polymerupdate source in Pakistan, informed the team over the weekend that PP demand in the country was robust and that sever...


OX prices in Asia climb

Apr 19, 2010

Demand for OX ended improved last week in Asia, propped up by active buying interest from makers of PA and DOP. OX offers were...


Melamine plant of Nissan Chemicals runs at 80%. To undergo maintenance in June.

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the operational status of a melamine plant o...


Carbon Holdings targets 2014 commissioning of Egypt PE complex

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in the Middle East informed a polymerupdate team member on the project status of a polyethylene (PE) ...


China source comments on new adipic acid plants coming up in near term

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New Polyols plant of Hongbaoli yields qualified products

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on a new polyether polyols plant operated by Nanjing Ho...


Chongqing Carbinol likely to bring methanol plant on-stream in 2011

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on a new methanol plant being built by Chongqing Carbin...


China source comments on expansion plans of Yantai Wanhua

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Jilantai commences production at Caustic Soda plant

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a new caustic soda plant opera...


Vietnam to setup an oil refinery

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Hunan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of EG as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Epoxy Resin as of 16th April 2010

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Luoyang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isobutyl Alcohol/Octanol as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isopropanol as of 16th April 2010

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Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Mixed Benzene as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ortho Xylene as of 16th April 2010

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Fushun Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propylene as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butadiene as of 16th April 2010

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Daqing Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Methanol as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Toluene as of 16th April 2010

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Panjin Ethylene Polymer Product Prices as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Styrene as of 16th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Benzene as of 16th April 2010

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China source comments on new Phenol/Acetone plant of Sinopec

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the details of a new Phenol/Acetone plant to be join...


Sinopec to build PP plant in Kazakhstan

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on a new polypropylene plant to be setup in Kazakhstan....


Construction of new ECH plant at Dongying likely to be completed by 2015

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the status of a new epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant to b...


Zagros Petrochemicals to shutdown No.2 methanol plant

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Iran informed a polymerupdate team member that the No.2 methanol plant operated by Zagros Petroche...


Refinery taken offstream by Tesoro

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in the USA informed a polymerupdate team member over the weekend that the process of shutting a major...


Naphtha cargo sold by Indian oil for May loading

Apr 19, 2010

A domestic industry source informed a polymerupdate team member that around 61,500 tonnes of naphtha has been sold by Indian O...


Petrochemical complex planned to be built by CPC in Indonesia

Apr 19, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that plans are in progress by CPC Corp, Taiwan for set...