Braskem plans to raise prices of polypropylene (PP) from April 1 to 3 cents per pound (USD66 ton), ICIS reports with reference to the company’s letter to customers. Also, LyondellBasell plans to raise the price of PP by 5 cents per pound (USD110 per ton) from April. In the second half of 2017 PP producers […]
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Month: March 2018
LDL prices in China fell to the lowest level in seven months
The spot prices of linear polyethylene (LLDPE) in the Chinese market fell on March 9 to a seven-month low against the backdrop of high stock levels and weak demand, as well as lower quotations in the futures market, ICIS sources told the market. Thus, domestic LDL prices in East China fell to 9,325 yuan (CNY) […]
Trinseo raised March prices for PS and copolymers in Europe
Trinseo (formerly Styron), a major European producer of polystyrene (PS), announced an increase in March prices for all brands of PS, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) in Europe, the company said. The increase in prices entered into force on March 5, 2018 and is consistent with the terms of the current contracts. Thus, the company’s […]
In Amsterdam, there was the world’s first supermarket with a department without plastic
In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, the world’s first supermarket with a department without plastic was opened. More than 700 products will be available without plastic packaging in the department, which is opened in the new pilot store of supermarket chain Ekoplaza, including meat, rice, sauces, dairy products, chocolate, cereals, fruits and vegetables. The […]
The situation with prices of PP in Europe for buyers from the CIS countries in March is ambiguous
The March contract price of propylene in Europe was agreed at EUR25 per tonne lower than the level of February. Nevertheless, European producers reduced export prices only for copolymers of propylene for supplies to the markets of the CIS countries in March, according to the ICIS-MRC Price Review. Negotiations on the March level of prices […]
Congratulations to all women on March 8))
Lovely women! I congratulate you on the 8th of March! This beautiful holiday in the beginning of spring comes to us, when everything comes alive, blooms and dissolves. Let there be eternal spring in your life, let the sun shine brightly, let the birds sing, let the days be bright and cloudless. Smiles, good mood, […]
Polyethylen in Europa für Käufer aus den GUS-Staaten fiel im März um 20 Euro pro Tonne
Der März-Vertragspreis für Ethylen in Europa wurde mit 20 EUR pro Tonne unter dem Niveau von Februar vereinbart. Vor diesem Hintergrund haben sich die europäischen Hersteller anteilige Reduzierung der Ausfuhrpreise von Polyethylen hoher Dichte ausgedrückt (LDPE) und lineares Polyethylen (LLDPE) für Lieferungen in die GUS-Staaten, nach einer Preisüberprüfung ICIS-MRC. Die Verhandlungen über die Lieferung von […]
In Khmelnitsky dump became the manufacturer of “green” energy
At the Khmelnitsky solid waste landfill, an installation for degassing landfill gas was installed. The total power of the plant is 845 kW. A project useful for the city was introduced in pursuance of the Action Plan for Sustainable Energy Development of Khmelnitsky, developed in cooperation with USAID. This was reported by the press service […]
Kernes spoke about the construction of the first waste-processing complex in Ukraine
Multifunctional complex for processing of solid domestic waste in Dergachi (Kharkiv region) will become an example of non-waste production in the country and one of the best in Europe. This in an interview with the media told the mayor of Kharkov, elected from the party Vidrodzhennya, Gennady Kernes. – This is a multifunctional complex. Today […]
Kazanorgsintez began production of new polymers for auto components
Kazanorgsintez (CBS, part of the TAIF Group) has developed and started production of new polymers for auto components under the import substitution program, RBC reports referring to the words of Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Albert Karimov. “The refiners and automakers raised the issue of import substitution of fuel tanks, Kazanorgsintez went to the meeting and […]