On September 3, Lotte Chemical’s naphtha cracking complex (NCC) at the Daesan Industrial Complex in South Korea was officially shut down indefinitely, with its associated butadiene extraction unit also ceasing operations. The facility has a designed

For packaging manufacturers and product developers currently evaluating biodegradable alternatives to conventional polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), a study described by researchers as a global first offers new reference data. This study, jo

埃克森美孚推出Exceed Tough m 4536UV12高性能聚乙烯树脂，专为全球严苛工况下的滚塑应用打造。 ExxonMobil's flagship polymer division has launched a metallocene-based polyethylene resin aimed at enhancing manufacturers' product impact strength, environmental resistance, and processing ef

I. Crude Oil Market Dynamics 8/13: Although the US-Iran negotiations continue to be deadlocked, market concerns have not further intensified, and international oil prices have fallen. NYMEX crude oil futures September contract closed at $81.25, down

Net profit: approximately $600 million; $1.4 billion excluding certain items. - Diluted earnings per share: $1.71; excluding specific items, $4.30 per share. ■ EBITDA: $1.3 billion; $2.1 billion excluding certain items Continuously

On August 7, 2026, it was reported that due to continued drought in Europe and the resulting decrease in water levels in the Rhine River, the river has recently hit a record low. As an important

Japanese ENEOS Holdings is significantly expanding its chemicals business in the United States by acquiring TPC Holdings; the deal will propel the group to become the world's third-largest butadiene producer by capacity. This transaction will make TP

Researchers now have a faster way to detect nanoplastics in water. A research team at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan has developed a biosensor that can identify polystyrene nanoparticles in water within 20 minutes without labeling or complex

Engineering resins producer Trinseo released its second-quarter financial results on August 6, reporting a net loss of $120 million for the period, compared with a net loss of $106 million in the same period last year. The company said

Plastmatch learned on August 6 that specialty materials solutions provider Trinseo and its European affiliates recently announced price increases for all grades of polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN products. Effective August 1, 2026, or as stipulated in

The transaction is expected to generate $150 million in annual synergies while advancing electrification in North America and AI-driven data center infrastructure development. This $3.8 billion acquisition combines Prysmian’s cable technology strengt

LyondellBasell Industries reported its financial results on July 31, showing that its adjusted net profit for the second quarter reached $1.401 billion, up from $163 million in the first quarter; this significantly exceeded the consensus estimate of

The first core module of the large-scale Antwerp project, in which INEOS is investing 5 billion euros, has arrived today, having been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for several months prior. Two modules will complete the construction of the Proje

I. Overnight Crude Oil Market Developments On July 28, the US and Iran are expected to start new negotiations, leading to a decrease in market concerns over supply risks, and international oil prices continue to decline. NYMEX crude oil futures for S

Throughout the summer, favorable signals in the resin market have continued to emerge. In July, buyers held the upper hand in nearly all major resin categories. However, with crude oil prices surging, spot benzene prices continuing to strengthen, and

The two major petrochemical holding companies under INEOS Group reported a significant surge in second-quarter earnings. INEOS said that the conflict in the Middle East altered the regional supply-demand balance, product prices, and profit margins,

According to an announcement issued on July 24, Pakistan has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 37.3% on imports of suspension-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin from the United States. Pursuant to Section 43 of Pakistan’s Anti-Dumpin

Turkey is building a large industrial platform in the eastern Mediterranean that integrates petrochemical production, ports, storage and transportation, and energy infrastructure. On July 23, 2026, Rönesans Holding announced that the total investment

Dow reported earnings on July 23, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, compared with a loss of $0.42 per share in the same period last year. The results were well above the analyst consensus estimate of $1.28 compiled by S&P Capital IQ. Dow

I. Crude Oil Market Dynamics On 7/23, the possibility of further escalation in the Iran-U.S. conflict, coupled with Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, heightened supply risks and drove international oil prices sharply higher. The NYMEX crude oil Se