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US Market prices of Methanol as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of MX as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of PX as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of Ethylene as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of Styrene as of 30th April 2010

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NPC shuts down acetic acid plant

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Iran informed a polymerupdate team member that an acetic acid plant operated by the National Petro...


Yuyao Domestic market price of HIPS as of 30th April 2010

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Hunan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of GPPS as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of ABS as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of Toluene as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of Benzene as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of PP as of 30th April 2010

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US Market prices of PE as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PVC as of 30th April 2010

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Panjin Ethylene Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PP as of 30th April 2010

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Zhenjiang Chimei Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LLDPE as of 30th April 2010

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Jiujiang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LDPE as of 30th April 2010

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Korean source comments on run rates at cracker of Samsung Total

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a cracker operated by Samsung Total Petroche...


Middle East Market prices of PP as of 30th April 2010

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Middle East Market prices of PE as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Methanol as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Toluene as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of PX as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of PP as of 30th April 2010

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European Market prices of PE as of 30th April 2010

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BDO plant of Korea PTG running at full rates

May 3, 2010

While in conversation with an industry source, a polymerupdate team member was informed that Korea PTG Co Ltd, South Korea is ...


Yuyao Domestic market price of HDPE as of 29th April 2010

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Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 29th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PET as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Methanol as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 30th April 2010

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 30th April 2010

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KPIC to take cracker offstream

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that Korea Petrochemical Industrial Co (KPIC), So...


Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of PP as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of PE as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of MEG as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of PTA as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of PX as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 30th April 2010

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 30th April 2010

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PTA plant operated by CAPCO at full rates

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that the China American Petrochemical Co (CAPCO), Taiw...


CNOOC Ltd. Raises its Stake in Block 15/34

May 3, 2010

CNOOC Limited announced that the Company has agreed to acquire 24.5% participation interests in Block 15/34 from Devon Energy ...


Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PBT as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 30th April 2010

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Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA1010 as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 30th April 2010

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LyondellBasell Emerges from Chapter 11 Protection

May 3, 2010

LyondellBasell today announced that the company has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company~s Plan of Reor...


Samsung Total runs MEG plant at full rates

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that an MEG plant operated by Samsung Total Petro...


Plant Updates - 3rd May, 2010 (Part II)

May 3, 2010

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Plant Updates - 3rd May, 2010 (Part I)

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA6 as of 30th April 2010

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Tianjin Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PC as of 30th April 2010

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Jinan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA66 as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 30th April 2010

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Run rates to be boosted at HDPE lines of Bangkok Polyethylene

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Thailand informed a polymerupdate team member that run rates will be ramped up at two HDPE lines o...


Crude oil prices increase on Friday

May 3, 2010

Crude oil prices gained on Friday on the back of easing concerns over Greece~s debt. The prices also increased on account of a...


Chevron reports First Quarter net income of $4.6 billion, up from $1.8 billion in First Quarter 2009

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IndianOil commences commercial despatch of polymers

May 3, 2010

In the wave of a flag, Mr. B.M.Bansal, Chairman, IndianOil, signalled what could well emerge as a major game changer in the In...


DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Ti-Pure(R) Titanium Dioxide Products in Europe, Middle East and Africa

May 3, 2010

DuPont Titanium Technologies announced a price increase for all DuPont™ Ti-Pure® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Europe...


Kraton Polymers Announces European SIS Price Increase

May 3, 2010

Kraton Polymers LLC a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces a general price increase in Europe, Afri...


DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Ti-Pure(R) Titanium Dioxide Products in Latin America

May 3, 2010

DuPont Titanium Technologies announced a price increase for all DuPont™ Ti-Pure® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Latin ...


DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Ti-Pure(R) Titanium Dioxide Products in North America

May 3, 2010

DuPont Titanium Technologies announced a price increase for all DuPont™ Ti-Pure® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North ...


Plastics Daily Commentary - MF Global as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of POM as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PMMA as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 30th April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of K-Resin as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 30th April 2010

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LME Plastics Prices - 30th April 2010

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Aromastics Malaysia restarts aromatics plant

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Malaysia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of an aromatics plant operated...


IRPC mulls shutdown of SM plant in November

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Thailand informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule at a styrene monomer (SM...


Nippon Shokubai restarts MA plant after maintenance

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a maleic anhydride (MA...


FCFC eyes turnaround at no.3 SM plant

May 3, 2010

A Far East Asian source informed a polymerupdate team member on the turnaround plans of a no.3 styrene monomer (SM) plant oper...


Dohow-Yabang operates SM plant at maximum rates

May 3, 2010

A China source informed a polymerupdate team member on the current operational rates at a styrene monomer (SM) plant operated ...


Kumho P&B to shut phenol-acetone plant on May 7

May 3, 2010

A source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member on the shutdown plans of a phenol acetone plant operated by...


Strong demand seen in Europe~s PET markets

May 3, 2010

PET prices in Europe last week firmed. Prices gained as buying interest across the region was seen robust. Bottle grade PET re...


ABS prices gallop higher in Europe

May 3, 2010

ABS prices in Europe last week galloped higher. Prices firmed on the back of strength in upstream costs including that of ACN,...


Domestic China prices of Xylene/Crude Cresylic Acidas as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Paraxylene as of 30th April 2010

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ethyl Acetate as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butyl Acetate as of 30th April 2010

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Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propanediol as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of N-Butanol as of 30th April 2010

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Daqing Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of DOP as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of PA Glycol as of 30th April 2010

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Yangzi Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Phenol Glycol as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Diethylene Glycol as of 30th April 2010

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Acrylic Acid as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Caustic Soda as of 30th April 2010

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Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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ABS prices in Asia climb

May 3, 2010

ABS prices in Asia inched higher last week. Gains were triggered by strength in global energy rates, good demand and stronger ...


PS prices in Europe expected to edge up in May

May 3, 2010

PS contract prices in Europe were assessed flat last week. While GPPS prices were assessed unchanged at the Euro 1500/mt FD No...


Tesoro to restart N.D. refinery in H2 May

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in United States informed a polymerupdate team member on the restart plans of a refinery operated by ...


Shen hua to restart BR plant on May 10

May 3, 2010

A China based source informed a polymerupdate team member on the restart plans of a butadiene rubber (BR) plant operated by Sh...


SM plant of Tianjin Dagu operates at curtailed rates

May 3, 2010

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


LLDPE avails in Europe remain tight

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LDPE sellers in Europe seek May price hikes

May 3, 2010

LDPE contract prices in Europe last week were assessed unchanged from the week before at the Euro 1315/mt FD North West Europe...


PP producers in Europe target May hikes

May 3, 2010

Although PP contract prices were assessed flat last week in Europe, regional producers announced steep hikes for the month of ...


FCFC to restart No. 1 aromatics complex in May

May 3, 2010

A polymerupdate source in Taiwan informed the team that Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corp (FCFC) was planning to restart its No...


Formosa restarts RFCC unit

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a residue fluid catalytic cra...


CPC operates no.4 Cracker at 90-95% rates post restart

May 3, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a no.4 cracker operate...


Jingmen Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ortho Xylene as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Mixed Benzene as of 30th April 2010

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Yangzi BASF Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isobutyl Alcohol/Octanol as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isopropanol as of 30th April 2010

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Zhenhai Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of EG as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Epoxy Resin as of 30th April 2010

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propylene as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butadiene as of 30th April 2010

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Luoyang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Methanol as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Toluene as of 30th April 2010

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Fushun Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Benzene as of 30th April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Styrene as of 30th April 2010

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CSPC restarts SM and polyols plant

May 3, 2010

A China source informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a styrene monomer and polyols plant operated join...


Far East source comments on SM plant of TSMC

May 3, 2010

A Far East Asian source informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a Styrene Monomer (SM) plant operated by...


PVC demand seen subdued across Europe

May 3, 2010

PVC contract prices last week in Europe were assessed flat at the Euro 950/mt FD North West Europe levels. Sellers confirmed h...


Buying undertone turns sluggish in Asian EDC and VCM markets

May 3, 2010

Asian EDC prices ended flat last week. Sluggish downstream prices of PVC coupled with weak cues in the US ethylene markets tog...


ACN prices in Asia bolster higher

May 3, 2010

Last week in Asia, prices of ACN yet again bolted higher. Severe availability constraints continued to plague the region, supp...


2EH prices in Asia rally

May 3, 2010

Across Asia, 2EH prices last week rallied. Severe availability constraints pushed higher regional 2EH rates by over USD 50/mt ...


NBA prices inch higher in Asia

May 3, 2010

NBA prices in Asia continued to inch higher, gaining last week on the back of tight regional availability. Sellers cited a ser...