An overview of how the Russia/ Ukraine conflict is affecting European petrochemical markets.

Cost curve evolution inevitable as the energy transition accelerates

China is battling the new coronavirus epidemic. The impact on the polyester chain could even be worse than the SARS outbreak of 2002-2003.

MEG futures market has hit the price limit six times since mid-September. Prior to this, the limit was hit only once this year.

How less competitive polyethylene assets will manage the demand shock

Hurricane Laura made landfall on the morning of August 27th. Genscape tracked the plant operations and WoodMac analyzed the results.

Despite net-positive margin, BP and Shell suspend operations and look to sell SAPREF refinery - why, and why now?

Full year 2017 ethylene production at highest level since 2007