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Demand Found Sadly Lacking as Chinese Synthetic Fibers Emerge from Lock-Down
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption to economies around the world has had a major impact on global synthetic fibers demand – with a...
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Where Should PET Resin and Polyester Intermediates be with Brent Crude Oil?
Everything is uncertain and challenges abound for individuals, industries and society at large in the context of today’s COVID-19 pandemic....
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Maleic Markets Reel as Feedstocks Prices Drop and Demand Falters
As crude oil and all related markets fell with shocking speed in response to deepening fears over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the maleic...
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Cheap Crude Oil Helps Some Chemicals More Than Others
In the space of 11 weeks we have seen Brent crude oil prices fall from just under $70/bbl to $29/bbl. Lower crude oil prices are generally welcomed...
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MEG Rationalisation Expected - But Where, When and How?
Today’s MEG scenario reflects the different and difficult dynamics that will continue to impact and shape markets in the coming months and years.
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A New Decade of Optimistic Opportunities for the Renewable Chemicals Industry
The bio-based chemicals industry marks the end of a decade with a roller coaster ride. Only very few start-up companies were able to trudge through...
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Vinyls Remain the Bright Spot for US Chlor Alkali Producers
Vinyls (and specifically PVC) remain the bright spot amongst chlorine derivatives for US chlor-alkali producers. With exports of PVC accounting for...