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Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the...
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Biofuels Market Update: Iran War, Tariff Strikedown, and 45Z Updates
Below, check out all the major news and updates impacting the biofuels and feedstocks markets, from 45Z updates and the strikedown of Trump's tariffs...
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3 Key Learnings for Q2 2026 Biofuels Market
With volatility continuing to define global energy markets, clarity is in short supply.
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Asia Aromatics Outlook 2026: Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes and Styrene Rebound
Asian aromatics markets rose sharply in July as crude strengthened, regional supply tightened and export opportunities improved, although downstream...
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China Nylon 6 and Methanol Outlook 2026: Inventory and Import Risk Dominate
China’s nylon 6 and methanol markets experienced sharp cost-driven swings, but weak demand and high inventories continue to constrain upside.
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East Asia Olefins and Derivatives: Feedstock Volatility Reshapes July 2026 Pricing
East Asian olefins and derivatives reversed early-summer declines in July as crude and feedstock costs increased, even as downstream markets entered...
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China Phenol Chain Outlook 2026: Overcapacity Caps the Oil-Driven Rebound
Higher oil prices lifted China’s phenol chain again in July, but the response was far more restrained than in March because overcapacity and weak...
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China Plasticizers, Chlor-Alkali and Polyols: Weak Demand Limits Cost-Led Rallies
Across Chinese plasticizers, chlor-alkali and polyols, rising feedstock costs created short-term price support, but weak downstream demand remains...
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China Maleic Anhydride, Acrylonitrile and ABS: Cost Support Returns in July 2026
Higher oil and feedstock costs supported a July rebound in Chinese maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile and ABS, although weak summer demand continues to...
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China Acetic Acid, VAM and Caustic Soda Outlook 2026: Oversupply Sets the Tone
Temporary export surges and feedstock shocks lifted several Chinese chemical markets in H1 2026, but structural oversupply quickly reasserted itself.
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China PX, PTA, PA 66 and Isocyanates: Mid-Year 2026 Market Review
Geopolitical premiums have faded across several Chinese petrochemical chains, leaving supply, demand and producers’ ability to pass through costs as...
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Caustic Soda Market Outlook 2026: Freight, Outages and Structural Change
Caustic soda volatility in H1 2026 was driven less by demand growth than by outages, vessel constraints, freight disruption and changing trade flows.