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EPCA 2017: 5 key olefins market discussion points from Berlin

PCI Wood Mackenzie was delighted to participate in this year's EPCA (European Petrochemical Association) Conference held in Berlin. My reflection o...

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Chinese polyolefins resin exports – opportunistic or fundamental?

China depends on polyolefins imports to meet domestic demand. In February and March, Chinese traders exported large volumes to regions paying highe...

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A key driver of benzene supply: polyester demand

It is a little understood fact, that on a global basis only 5% of benzene is produced by “on-purpose” processes. There is no other commodity like i...

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European olefins: Propylene pushes for the "most valuable light olefin" title

The July European monthly contract price (MCP) for propylene today settled at 1032 Euro/ton, a rollover from the June settlement. The July ethylene...

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Lingering impact of winter weather – disrupted petrochemical operations and supply chains

Operations at US Gulf Coast petrochemical facilities have yet to fully recover one month after frigid temperatures triggered wide-spread power outa...

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North America ethylene short-term outlook August 2017

Traders scattered across Houston are frantically calculating whether ethylene feedstocks, production, or demand has taken the hardest hit from Hurr...