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An Investigation of Plasticizers in 21st Century Value Chains
When the world’s most successful company proclaims the removal of a contentious chemical from its portfolio, it’s wise to wonder if the world will...
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Solar Energy Boom Sparks EVA Capacity Expansions
That the sun is capable of supplying enough solar power to meet all of earth’s annual energy needs by shining for just 90 minutes is a fact that...
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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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Fiber Demand in China Boosts Hardwood Trade
Global trade of hardwood chips rose in early 2022, driven by increased fiber demand by Chinese pulpmills. In 2021, the world’s shipments of wood...
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Profitability in 2022: West Welcomes Sharp Improvement
There is exceptional profitability for products in the polyester chain in Europe and the US today. Heightened local prices and good profits are...
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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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China: Big Changes in Hardwood and Softwood Imports with Russian Ban
China is the world’s largest importer of softwood and hardwood logs, and for many decades, Russia has been a significant log supplier for them. This...
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Cellulosic Fibres - A World of Opportunity
Worldwide demand for fiber has strongly mirrored GDP for many decades. Having closely monitored markets since 1975, Tecnon OrbiChem predicts a...
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Tecnon OrbiChem: Big Brands Pivot to Engineering Thermoplastics Potential
The petrochemical and polymer industries are amidst a major realignment as companies position themselves for growth with the low carbon/circular...
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How will new capacities reshape the epoxy resin market in China?
Epoxy resins producers in China have been making good profits since Q4 2017 after a number of producers were shut down following environmental...
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The Need for Continued Investment in Oil & Gas Industry
As we close another year, it’s good to be reminded of the unceasing relevance of the petrochemicals sector and the oil and gas supplies that underpin...