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Carbon Removal Has Policy Momentum. Why Do Projects Still Struggle?
Governments and corporate buyers are directing more attention toward carbon dioxide removal (CDR), including technologies that capture and...
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MDI and TDI in 2026: When Tight Supply Masks Weak Demand
MDI and TDI markets have been shaped by an unusual combination of forces in 2026. Demand recovery has remained uneven, with several important...
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US Sets Out Four-Part Strategy to Expand Global Biofuels Trade
The United States has launched a new strategy to expand international demand for American biofuels, signaling that overseas markets will play a...
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As Diesel Prices Soar, Low-Carbon Fuels Gain Strategic Importance
US diesel prices have climbed sharply, but consumption has proved surprisingly resilient. That response reveals something fundamental about the...
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What Is Biofuel Blending and How Does It Work?
Biofuel blending is the process of combining renewable, organically-derived fuels such as ethanol or biodiesel with conventional petroleum products...
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UPR Margins Under Pressure as Styrene Volatility Meets Weak Demand
Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) producers have faced a difficult combination in 2026: volatile raw material costs and persistently weak downstream...
Glycols: 2027 Negotiations Will Begin amid Tight Markets and Elevated Prices
Asian glycol markets are expected to remain fundamentally tight in the coming weeks. Low import availability, improving but still low operating...
The European PET Market Is Looking for a Clear Direction
Expectations for lower PET prices have not materialized, as rising uncertainty continues to support higher raw material costs. There is limited room...
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Biofuels Market Outlook: 5 Trends Shaping Q4 2026 and 2027
Heading into Q4, biofuels markets are being supported by a combination of strong diesel pricing, growing compliance demand, and tighter supply...
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Singapore Bio-Bunker Sales Are Down 70%. What's Happening?
Singapore's bio-bunker market showed signs of recovery in July 2026. But the significant sales downturn remains difficult to ignore.
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Cost Competitiveness Moves Back to Center Stage in Chemicals Market
Across several major chemicals markets, competitiveness is becoming a more important driver of pricing and market balance than demand growth alone....
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EPA Extends 2025 RFS Compliance Deadline. What Does It Mean for Biofuels?
The US Environmental Protection Agency has given obligated parties another month to complete their 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance...