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Belarusian polypropylene imports on the rise
Time of Update: 2022-04-17
In November 2021, Belarus' polypropylene imports fell to 9,000 tons from 9,100 tons in October 2021, and local companies increased their purchases of injection-molded propylene copolymers in Russia, while homopolymer purchases stabilized at Just below the 6,800-ton level .
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Peru initiates anti-dumping investigation on Chinese polyester fabrics
Time of Update: 2022-04-17
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the Dumping, Subsidy and Non-tariff Trade Barriers Committee of the Peruvian National Competition and Intellectual Property Protection Bureau recently issued an announcement saying that in response to the application of Peruvian enterprises, it has decided to initiate anti-dumping on polyester fabrics originating in China.
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Thyssenkrupp builds three main polymer plants for SASA
Time of Update: 2022-04-17
" Werner Steinauer, CEO of Uhde Inventa-Fischer, said: "We are very proud that SASA has chosen us to build more state-of-the-art PET plants, which we have been assigned to build Lines 1, 2 and 3.
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IHS Markit: Japanese chemical companies expand investment in electronic chemicals in Northeast Asia
Time of Update: 2022-04-17
IHS Markit estimates that photoresist consumption for semiconductors in South Korea will be US$411 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.
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The Saudi Squadron of Sinopec Zhongyuan Petroleum Engineering Company Engineering Service Management Center effectively guarantees the smooth operation of production in the work area
Time of Update: 2022-04-17
Recently, the cadres and staff of the Saudi squadron of the Engineering Service Management Center of Sinopec Zhongyuan Petroleum Engineering Company adhered to the service concept of "everything revolves around the turntable" and "guarantee drilling without delay" in view of the heavy production support tasks and many inconveniences caused by the epidemic to ensure The work does not lag, the operation is fast-paced, and the service is time-efficient .
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BASF launches first zero-carbon isocyanate
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
In addition, BASF has determined MDI's product carbon footprint based on actual energy and raw material consumption in 2021, and the relevant data is now available to customers .
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Mitsubishi Chemical to build plant-based MMA pilot plant
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
Mitsubishi Chemical said it is also developing catalysts and processes to increase the yield of existing MMA monomers and reduce environmental impact by reducing energy consumption and emissions during production .
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Cabot builds specialty compound plant in Indonesia
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
The new facility will enable Cabot to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions that enhance the performance of our customers' products and support their sustainability needs .
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Cefic: EU chemical production expected to grow in 2022
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
Part of the growth in the EU chemical industry this year is expected to be driven by manufacturing demand, Cefic said, and in particular, the European automotive sector is expected to recover as supply chain issues are expected to ease during the year .
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Brazil's fuel sales hit record high last year
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
In addition, sales of gasoline, diesel fuel and ethanol in Brazil reached a record 118 billion liters last year, with diesel sales in particular reaching 62.
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Butadiene: Prices may continue to fall in the first half of the year
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
According to Chinese customs data, as production capacity increases, China's butadiene imports will continue to decline in 2022, with imports from January to October 2021 falling by 54% year-on-year to 190,811 tons .
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Styrene: supply and demand change
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
The downstream ABS and polystyrene (PS) markets are likely to remain weak in the first half of 2022 due to rising upstream styrene supply and uncertain end-user demand, market players said .
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Global demand for rubber gloves remains high
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
In addition, the selling price of rubber gloves will stabilize .
Market research firm JF Apex Securities Research previously announced that rubber glove prices are expected to continue to decline until at least the second half of 2022 due to oversupply in the Chinese market .
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Toray Launches New Separation Hydrogen Permeation Membrane Module
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
Recently, Toray Industries announced the development of a new type of polymer separation hydrogen permeation membrane module .
Toray said that the company has developed a separation membrane with a highly controllable pore structure using reverse osmosis membrane culture technology and materials with high hydrogen infiltration .
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Global low-carbon hydrogen pipeline project capacity hits record high
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
On February 22, the analysis agency GlobalData announced that due to the feasibility stage of a large number of new hydrogen pipeline projects around the world, the production capacity of global low-carbon hydrogen projects has reached 42 million tons per year .
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Brazil's natural gas reinjection hits record high
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
The amount of natural gas reinjected from oil wells in Brazil hit a record high in January, data from oil and gas regulator ANP showed .
37 million cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 0.
4 million cubic meters per day, a year-on-year increase of 9.
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The situation in Russia and Ukraine disturbs the nerves of the international petrochemical market
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
That hasn't reached the December 21 high, but Goldman Sachs analysts believe that if Ukrainian tensions materially affect Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, European gas prices could briefly return to their mid-December highs, even higher levels .
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Plastic pollution control welcomes new opportunities
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
The global treaty to tackle plastic pollution is widely supported because parties recognize that the fundamental goal of tackling plastic pollution is to reduce and prevent plastic waste from leaking into the environment, and to design plastic products and packaging for recyclability, not mechanical prohibitions something happened .
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Korea, Iran in talks to resume oil trade
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
The South Korean foreign ministry said recently that South Korea and Iran have held talks on resuming imports of Iranian crude oil and thawing Iranian funds .
The statement noted that Iran and South Korea are discussing trade in oil and petroleum products, subject to sanctions being lifted as nuclear talks progress .
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Japan's chemical exports up year-on-year
Time of Update: 2022-04-16
According to recent news from ICIS, Japan's chemical exports in January increased by 5.
8% year-on-year to 834 billion yen, supporting the overall growth of overseas shipments .
According to data from Japan's Ministry of Finance, Japan's overall exports in January rose 9.
