Polymer News On Feb-9-2010

Crude: International Market News for February 9, 2010

Feb 9, 2010

Crude which have tested the level of USD 69.5 per bbl have reverted the same day and have given a closing above USD 71 per bbl...

Bullion: International Market News for February 9, 2010

Feb 9, 2010

Gold which reverted from lower level on Friday from USD 1044 have given a positive closing at 1066 and n Monday have been in t...

Currency: Indian Market News for February 9, 2010

Feb 9, 2010

USDINR which is trading in the range of 46.85 per dollar on higher side resistance and taking support at 46.6 per dollar in th...

Equity: Indian Market News for February 9, 2010

Feb 9, 2010

Nifty where we have seen some sharp gap down on Friday from the level of 4840 and have opened at 4740 and tested the lower lev...

Phenol acetone plant to be taken offstream by LG Chem

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a phenol acetone plant operated by LG Chemic...

US Market prices of Methanol as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of MX as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of PX as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of Ethylene as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of Propylene as of 8th February 2010

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BASF raises global prices of propionic acid

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ethyl Acetate as of 8th February 2010

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Panjin Ethylene Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of Styrene as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of Toluene as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of Benzene as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of PP as of 8th February 2010

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US Market prices of PE as of 8th February 2010

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Korea PTG running BDO plant at lower rates

Feb 9, 2010

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

Domestic China prices of EG as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Epoxy Resin as of 8th February 2010

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Diethylene Glycol as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of DOP as of 8th February 2010

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Lotte Daesan runs PP plants at full production rates

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that Lotte Daesan, South Korea runs PP plants at ...

Middle East Market prices of PP as of 8th February 2010

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Middle East Market prices of PE as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Methanol as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Toluene as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of PX as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of PP as of 8th February 2010

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European Market prices of PE as of 8th February 2010

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Naphtha cargo sought by Honam for March

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that around two to three naphtha cargoes of 25,00...

International Market prices of Methanol as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 8th February 2010

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 8th February 2010

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Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of PP as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of PE as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isobutyl Alcohol/Octanol as of 8th February 2010

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Zhenjiang Chimei Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PMMA as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isopropanol as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Methanol as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of MEG as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of PTA as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of PX as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 8th February 2010

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 8th February 2010

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Butadiene plant to be taken offstream by Chiba Butadiene

Feb 9, 2010

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

Oxea announces sales control on Solvents

Feb 9, 2010

Due to increased demand, tightened supply and raw material shortages, effective immediately Oxea will reserve the right to mon...

Domestic China prices of N-Butanol as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Paraxylene as of 8th February 2010

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Jiujiang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Styrene as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propylene as of 8th February 2010

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Production rates increased at HDPE plant by Honam Petrochemicals

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member on the current run rates at the HDPE plant operat...

Petronas takes MTBE plant offstream

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Malaysia informed a polymerupdate team member that Petronas, Malaysia has taken an MTBE plant offs...

Dow Adhesives and Functional Polymers announces price increases in Europe

Feb 9, 2010

Dow Adhesives and Functional Polymers will implement a price increase for all acrylic and acrylic-based products sold to the p...

Aromatics plant operated at lower levels by JFE

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that JFE Chemical Corp, Japan is running an aromatics p...

Luoyang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Phenol Glycol as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of POM as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Toluene as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Xylene/Crude Cresylic Acidas as of 8th February 2010

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CPC to take propylene plant offstream

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that China Petrochemical Corp (CPC), Taiwan will be ta...

Crude oil prices end mixed on Monday

Feb 9, 2010

Crude prices displayed a mixed undertone on Monday on concerns over discouraging economic data from the US, the world~s larges...

Synthesis Energy Systems receives approval for the expansion of Hai Hua Gasification Plant

Feb 9, 2010

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. a global energy and gasification technology company, announced that it has received the require...

Huntsman announces First Quarter 2010 common dividend

Feb 9, 2010

Huntsman Corporation announced that the company~s board of directors has declared a $0.10 per share cash dividend on its commo...

North American Weekly Update

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Forward naphtha prices decline in Asia

Feb 9, 2010

Open spec naphtha bid prices on Monday for the 2nd half of March were assessed down at the USD 675.50/mt CFR Far East levels w...

Plastics Daily Commentary - MF Global as of 8th February 2010

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Fushun Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of K-Resin as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Caustic Soda as of 8th February 2010

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Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Mixed Benzene as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Benzene as of 8th February 2010

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LME Plastics Prices - 8th February 2010

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SNAPSHOT : Kolkata Market as of 8 February 2010

Feb 9, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader dwelled on the buying trends and ruling pr...

SNAPSHOT : Delhi Market as of 8 February 2010

Feb 9, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a trader informed on buying trends and prevailing prices ...

Dow Chemical revises caustic soda contract prices in Europe

Feb 9, 2010

A polymerupdate source in Europe this morning informed the team that Dow Chemical announced a hike in its caustic soda contrac...

ONGC Petro additions Limited of India selects INEOS Technologies as licensor for over 1 million tones of polyolefins capacity

Feb 9, 2010

INEOS Technologies has announced that it has licensed its ‘Innovene PP Process’ for the manufacture of polypropylene homopolym...

SNAPSHOT : Mumbai market as of 8 February 2010

Feb 9, 2010

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

Nippon Oil cancels PX tender

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Formosa likely to shutdown DMF plant

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that a DMF plant operated by FCFC, Taiwan was likely t...

Oman Polypropylene shuts down PP plant

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in the Middle East informed a polymerupdate team member that a PP plant operated by Oman polypropylen...

NBA and 2-EH plant taken offstream by Eastman Chemicals

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Singapore informed a polymerupdate team member that a 2-Ethyl Hexanol plant and a normal butanol p...

Chevron to halt operations at UK refinery for maintenance

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Europe informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of a refinery operated by ...

Petrom to shut refinery for maintenance in Q2 2010

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Europe informed a polymerupdate team member on the shutdown schedule of a refinery owned and opera...

Sinochem Quanzhou to bring PP plant on-stream in 2011

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on a new polypropylene (PP) plant to be built by Sinoch...

Far East source comments on SM plant of Taiwan Styrene Monomer

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of an SM plant operated by Taiwa...

Guangxi Tiandong to complete cracker construction in 2010

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the current project status of a new cracker operated...

China source comments on new adipic acid plant of Shandong Haili

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the startup plans of a new adipic acid plant operate...

Domestic China prices of Butyl Acetate as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butadiene as of 8th February 2010

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Jingmen Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Acrylonitrile as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic China prices of Acrylic Acid as of 8th February 2010

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Daqing Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PC as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA1010 as of 8th February 2010

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Yangzi Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA66 as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA6 as of 8th February 2010

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Jinan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PBT as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PET as of 8th February 2010

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Hunan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Shandong Hongye Chemical mulls maintenance of adipic acid plant

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of an adipic acid plant ope...

China source comments on Guangxi refinery of PetroChina

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the startup plans of a refinery operated by PetroChi...

TDI plant of Cangzhou Dahua runs at maximum rates

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) p...

DIPGC likely to commence operations at MTP complex in H1 2010

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the startup plans of a Methanol-to-Propylene (MTP) p...

Indonesia source comments on LLDPE/HDPE swing plant of Chandra Asri

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Indonesia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of an LLDPE/HDPE Swing plant ...

Titan Petrochemicals mulls cracker shutdown

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in South East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of a cracker oper...

Grand Pacific Petrochemical eyes maintenance at HIPS plant

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the turnaround schedule at an HIPS plant ope...

SM prices further weaken in Asia

Feb 9, 2010

Following last Friday’s tumble of more than USD 30/mt in SM prices in Asia, spot regional prices on Monday morning once again ...

Steam cracker of Showa Denko likely to be taken offstream

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the shutdown schedule of a steam cracker ope...

Formosa Plastics restarts ACN plants

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that two ACN plants operated by Formosa Plastics Corp,...

MEG line restarted by Nan Ya

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that the No.2 MEG line operated by Nan Ya Plastics, Ta...

Demand for solvent MX slumps in Asia

Feb 9, 2010

With isomer grade MX and solvent grade MX trading almost at par late last week, buying interest across Asia was seen higher fo...

Yuyao Domestic market price of HIPS as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of GPPS as of 8th February 2010

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Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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OPEC Basket Price as on Friday Feb 5th 2010

Feb 9, 2010

The price of OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at 69.71 dollars a barrel on Friday 5/2/2010, compared with $72.73 the previou...

Yuyao Domestic market price of ABS as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PVC as of 8th February 2010

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LLDPE as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LDPE as of 8th February 2010

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Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of HDPE as of 8th February 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PP as of 8th February 2010

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Zhenhai Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 8th February 2010

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Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 8th February 2010

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Yangzi BASF Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 8th February 2010

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Tianjin Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 8th February 2010

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Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 8th February 2010

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 8th February 2010

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Formosa BP to take acetic acid plant offstream

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that Formosa BP Chemicals, Taiwan is planning to shutd...

Titan Chemicals likely to undertake maintenance at aromatics plant

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Malaysia informed a polymerupdate team member that Titan Chemicals, Malaysia is likely to take an ...

DOP plant continues to be operated at lower rates by Aekyung Huatai

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that Aekyung Huatai Chemical, Co, China is running its...

Ethanolamines plant taken offstream by Lukoil

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in Russia informed a polymerupdate team member that Lukoil, Russia has taken an ethanolamines plant o...

Methanol plant to be taken offstream by Shanghai Coking

Feb 9, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that a methanol plant operated by Shanghai Coking & Che...