Plants Updates Report as on 03-Sep-2026

Latest Blogs

• Asian Acrylonitrile Weekly Commentary / 01-Sep-2026-01-Sep-2026/651 am EST/1051 GMT / FOB China falls $10/mt week over week / Liaoning Kingfa restarts ACN line / Formosa keeps ACN plant at 80%-85% in Sept
• Asia Phenol/Acetone Commentary / 01-Sep-2026-01-Sep-2026/811 am EST/1211 GMT / Acetone climbs $10/mt on tight supply outlook / Benzene, propylene costs rise, support prices
• US Polyols & TDI: Weak demand drives pressure on prices / Weak economic activity drives demand / Suppliers expect Q4 seasonal decline ahead
• European Conventional Polyether Polyols & TDI: Prices steady amid weak demand / Covestro force majeure fails to lift demand / Weak construction activity dampens orders
• European Acetic Acid & Derivatives: VAM prices rise on increased demand; AA stable / VAM prices up €30/mt on week / Low AA imports offset by weak demand Vinyl acetate monomer
• US Methanol: Prices down across the curve; July housing starts fall / US housing starts drop 12.4% on month in July: Census Bureau data / Emvolon signs first-purchase agreement with Freepoint for biomethanol
• European methanol: Lack of urgent buying, selling interest slows market / At least 5,000 mt traded in week / Methanex, Valenz announced 18-20 cents/gallon decrease in Americas
• US MTBE: Prices track RBOB gains as market stays sidelined / No market activity heard day over day / Cracker curtailments may tighten European MTBE
• European MTBE/ETBE: Producers reduce run rates amid feedstock shortages / Limited feedstock availability cuts production rates / Spot prices continue to rise on bidding activity
• European mixed xylenes: Premiums rise on strong blending demand, tight supply / Gasoline blending demand drives premiums higher / Gasoline blenders favor MX over toluene / Rhine logistics strain booking capacity