SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Asia’s paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA) markets are expected to face a persistent supply overhang on the back of new expansions amid a weak global macroeconomic…
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Shares of petrochemical firms in Asia fell along with oil prices on Monday as global coronavirus cases surged past 10m, just as countries are emerging from economically paralyzing lockdowns induced…
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BARCELONA (ICIS)–Chemical companies need to be aware of five major paradigm shifts which will impact the future direction of the markets they serve, according to a senior consultant. Changing…
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NEW YORK (ICIS)–Saudi Aramco will boost its chemicals investments in emerging economies, especially in Asia, the head of its downstream business told ICIS on Monday. “We are actively taking steps…
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BARCELONA (ICIS)–The chemical sector faces the possibility of an L-shaped recovery as depression-like conditions persist for several years, with a rapid shift from oil to renewable energy also…
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SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Asia butyl acetate (butac) markets are poised for tailwinds, with import demand showing signs of picking up as countries start to ease lockdown restrictions. In this episode of the…
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LONDON (ICIS)–The global sulphur market was largely in wait-and-see mode, as various tenders were being agreed during the week and Q3 negotiations kicked off. Much of the focus was on the outcome…
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LONDON (ICIS)–The economic collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the government investment programmes to galvanise recovery offer a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for policymakers…
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LONDON (ICIS)–Europe LNG editor Hal Brown and senior reporter Clare Pennington discuss the move from Qatar to reserve slots at South Korean shipyards for more than 100 LNG carriers through to 2027,…
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HOUSTON (ICIS)— US polypropylene faces significant variations in demand between applications with fibre and packaging performing well while automotive and appliances are weak. Meanwhile, Braskem…
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