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Energy Cost Shock May Ripple Into 2022 Phenol Markets
Hopes that the global phenol prices were on a downtrend in Q4 were dashed in October as producers in the US and Europe announced plans to increase...
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Pyrolysis Projects on a Hot Investment Streak
Pyrolysis is the thermal degradation/decomposition process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, which results in the production of pyrolytic liquid...
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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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Nordic Sawmills Have Some of the Lowest European Sawlog Costs
Record-high lumber prices in North America and Europe have moved both demand and sawlog values to some of the highest levels seen since WRQ started...
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When Will The Global Shortage of Caustic Soda Ease?
The market has tightened substantially since Hurricane Ida hit the US in August. Demand for caustic soda has recovered faster than expected, however,...
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Softwood Pulp Costs Up, Hardwood Pulp Costs Rising Slower in 2021
Wood fiber costs for pulp manufacturers have gone up in practically all countries covered by the WRQ over the past year. In 3Q/21, the Softwood Fiber...
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Orthoxylene & Phthalic Anhydride The Bumpy Road To Recovery
The orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride supply chain has shown relatively strong recovery throughout 2021; however, this has not been without its...
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Bad Weather, Supply Shortages And Covid-19 Continue To Disrupt Isocyanates Markets
The MDI market in North America has been tight for some time and the situation has worsened after Ida hit the Gulf and proceeded to move inland....
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Tight Supply Keeps Asian Acrylic Acid And Acrylates Market On Its Toes
Across Asia, demand is picking up as the market for acrylic acid and acrylates is entering its peak season, although there are indications that the...
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Funding Heats Up For Biotech Material Developers
Funding, investments and grants continue to soar for biotech materials developers, especially after several successful IPOs from companies such as...
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Acetic Acid Market Stuck in Supply-Side Doldrums
Supply and demand fundamentals are the main drivers for the global acetyls industry, and moving into the fourth quarter most of the attention is...
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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...