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Japan ethylene plant operating rate hits record low of 67.3%
Naphtha supply concerns from Middle East turmoil force Japanese plants to cut production. Government orders assessment of oil product distribution.
Read full articleCalifornia chemical tank threatens explosion, 40,000 evacuated
Overheating tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace facility forces mass evacuation in Orange County.
Read full articleNaphtha crisis hits Asian manufacturing as Middle East war disrupts supply
15-30% naphtha yield suffering from supply-demand imbalance, pushing regional spot prices to 2026 highs and compressing plastics sector margins.
Read full articleTrump tariffs force petrochemicals industry restructuring
Global overcapacity crisis deepens as South Korea cuts 25% of naphtha-cracking capacity. Supply to exceed demand by 20-25% by 2030.
Read full articleAsian petrochemical margins turn negative amid global oversupply
Benchmark naphtha cracks negative across Asia, Europe and US. Major producers LG Chem, Lotte Chemical post losses.
Read full articleJapan secures alternative naphtha sources amid Middle East crisis
Domestic sourcing and non-Middle East imports help stabilize supply. April ethylene production up 3.6% as plants restart.
Read full articleCalifornia declares emergency as chemical tank temperature rises
Tank temperature reaches 90°F, up from 77°F. Governor Newsom declares state emergency as evacuation continues through Memorial Day weekend.
Read full articleChina considers closing loss-making petrochemical plants
Anti-involution campaign targets aging facilities as part of sector overhaul to address destructive competition eroding profits.
Read full articleJapan ethylene plant operating rate hits record low of 67.3%
Naphtha supply concerns from Middle East turmoil force Japanese plants to cut production. Government orders assessment of oil product distribution.
Read full articleCalifornia chemical tank threatens explosion, 40,000 evacuated
Overheating tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace facility forces mass evacuation in Orange County.
Read full articleNaphtha crisis hits Asian manufacturing as Middle East war disrupts supply
15-30% naphtha yield suffering from supply-demand imbalance, pushing regional spot prices to 2026 highs and compressing plastics sector margins.
Read full articleTrump tariffs force petrochemicals industry restructuring
Global overcapacity crisis deepens as South Korea cuts 25% of naphtha-cracking capacity. Supply to exceed demand by 20-25% by 2030.
Read full articleAsian petrochemical margins turn negative amid global oversupply
Benchmark naphtha cracks negative across Asia, Europe and US. Major producers LG Chem, Lotte Chemical post losses.
Read full articleJapan secures alternative naphtha sources amid Middle East crisis
Domestic sourcing and non-Middle East imports help stabilize supply. April ethylene production up 3.6% as plants restart.
Read full articleCalifornia declares emergency as chemical tank temperature rises
Tank temperature reaches 90°F, up from 77°F. Governor Newsom declares state emergency as evacuation continues through Memorial Day weekend.
Read full articleChina considers closing loss-making petrochemical plants
Anti-involution campaign targets aging facilities as part of sector overhaul to address destructive competition eroding profits.
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