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Ukraine-Russia: Trade Impact Analysis
Heavy sanctions continue to cripple trade between Russia and the Western world as a growing number of companies cease operations in Russia. But...
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China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum: Speakers Announced
This event has been postponed due to pandemic-related restrictions within China. Opportunities and challenges for polyamides and intermediates will...
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New OrbiChem360 Feature Improves Access to Plants & Projects Data
Tecnon OrbiChem has added a new feature to the OrbiChem360 business information platform aimed at improving access to Plants & Projects datasets. The...
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China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum: Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Event, 6-8 March
+++UPDATE Postponed due to COVID-19 epidemic control restrictions UPDATE+++ The China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum returns. New...
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New Quick Access ChemFocus Report Tool: Step-by-Step User Guide
Tecnon OrbiChem has added a new feature to the OrbiChem360 business information platform aimed at improving access to information our subscribers...
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Ammonia Shortage Triggers Supply Chain Ripple Effect
South Korea’s urea supply crunch is a stark reminder of the value in supply chain diversification. With very little means of meeting its own urea...
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The natural gas price surge and its impact on chemical markets
Global natural gas prices surged throughout 2021 due to a combination of key maintenance works, fire outages at extraction and processing sites,...
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Energy Policy in China and its Impact on some Chemicals Production
Energy is the latest and unexpected factor impacting petrochemical, chemical, and polymer industries in all regions of the world in Q4 2021....
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Epoxy Resins Market Facing Further Headwinds In Q4 2021?
After a pleasant and stable summer, epoxy resins prices have started to creep up again in all regions. Supply remains snug; the whole value chain is...
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Hurricane Ida Provides Another Shock To Fragile Petrochemical Inventories
The US Gulf Coast petrochemical industry was still feeling some lingering effects from Winter Storm Uri in February, and another weather-related...
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Synthetic Resins & Intermediates In The Circular Economy: A SWOT Analysis
Covid-19 has changed everything. We don’t work, play or study in the same way we used to and the destruction that has followed in its wake will...
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World Chlor-Alkali Conference - Summary of Tecnon OrbiChem's Presentations
Uncertainties on supply and demand globally has positioned the chlor-alkali industry in a challenging circumstance. As recent market disruptions such...