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India’s Reliance to shut parts of PP, PE plants in Gujarat for brief maintenance
20 Jan 2025 From a supply perspective, industry participants do not anticipate significant disruptions to spot availability during these shutdowns. However, the producer has adjusted its January PP prices for the domestic market, increasing them by INR 1,000/ton ($12/ton)
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15 Jan 2025

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Update: Startup status at new Chinese PP and PE plants

Among the new plants, Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has stood out for its rapid progress, successfully bringing all downstream units online ahead of schedule. The company has achieved stable operating rates across its facilities, marking a significant milestone.
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10 Jan 2025

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China's SP Chemical focuses on stabilizing operations at new PVC plant following late December start-up

Despite the new unit not yet achieving on-spec production, SP Chemicals has begun offering near-prime cargoes to the spot market. This move has raised significant concerns among market participants, particularly given the ongoing weakness in demand.
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08 Jan 2025

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China’s Shandong Yulong unexpectedly shuts one of the new PP lines

Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has unexpectedly taken offline one of its newly started-up PP lines in Shandong, China, on 8 January 2025 without providing specific reasons.
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27 Dec 2024

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Update: Shandong Yulong Petrochemical accelerates startup of polyolefin units

Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has announced the early commissioning of all polyolefin production units at its newly constructed petrochemical complex in Shandong, China, significantly ahead of the original schedule.
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26 Dec 2024

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China’s Sinopec Ineos Tianjin achieved on-spec production at new PP and PE plants

In 2022, Ineos acquired a 50% stake in Sinopec’s Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in China. This acquisition is one of four strategic partnerships between Ineos and Sinopec, which include plans to produce ABS and HDPE pipe grades.
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22 Dec 2024

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Update: Startup status at new Chinese PP and PE plants

In the PP segment, progress has been less encouraging. Inner Mongolia Baofeng III and Shandong Yulong Petrochemical have begun trial operations but have yet to achieve on-spec production as of December 22, 2024.
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22 Dec 2024

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Thailand's PTTGC to halt GPPS production amid margin pressures

The GPPS facility has been under pressure due to subdued market demand and challenging economic conditions. Despite efforts to improve operational efficiency, the decision reflects persistent economic headwinds impacting the petrochemical industry.
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