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Europe's Chlor-Alkali Reset: Why the Vinyls Downturn Is More Than a Cycle
More insights from the recent World Chlor-Alkali Conference reveal an industry in flux. Europe's chlor-alkali and vinyls markets are facing a reset....
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Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the...
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The Industries of Chemicals: How Key Markets Shape Global Demand
Introduction: A Demand-Driven Industry The global chemicals industry is not defined by a single end market but by a diverse set of industries that...
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China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade.
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How Record D4 RIN Prices Are Redrawing the Global Soybean Value Chain
The US biofuels market is creating an unexpected opportunity across the Atlantic.
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Crude Tall Oil Is Gaining Value in Low-Carbon Fuel Markets
For decades, crude tall oil (CTO) was viewed primarily as a byproduct of the kraft pulping process. While valuable, it still served a secondary...
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World Chlor-Alkali Conference Day 1 Debrief: Global Markets Adjust to a More Complex Landscape
Day 1 of the World Chlor-Alkali Conference brought together market experts, producers, and industry participants to examine how chlor-alkali, PVC,...
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Could Conventional Biofuels See a New Growth Path in Shipping?
Europe's maritime sector is under growing pressure to decarbonize. But the current vessel order book still leans heavily toward conventional fuels,...
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Why Europe Is Quietly Tightening the Global SAF Market
The global sustainable aviation fuel market is still in its early stages. Yet one trend is becoming increasingly clear: Europe is increasingly...
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Reflections From the World Sustainable Marine Fuels Forum
The recent World Sustainable Marine Fuels Forum 2026 in Amsterdam made one thing clear: the maritime fuel transition is not moving along a single,...
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Chlor-Alkali in 2026: Why Market Insight Matters More Than Ever
The chlor-alkali market entered 2026 with a more complex set of pressures than in previous years. New capacity additions, shifting trade flows,...
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Biofuel Margins Strengthen as Market Fundamentals Take the Lead
After another attempt to advance a peace arrangement with Iran faded into stalemate, biofuel markets have returned to a familiar narrative: high...