Import supplies of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) to the Chinese market in February this year decreased by 32% compared to the same month last year – up to 381.23 thousand tons, ICIS reported, citing official data of the Chinese customs. As compared to January 2018, this indicator showed a decrease of 43%. At the same time, […]
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A synthetic molecule can replace an antibiotic
A synthetic molecule can replace an antibiotic A polymer molecule can replace an antibiotic and fight resistant bacteria that kill hundreds of thousands of people a year. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be treated with a polymer molecule. If researchers can prove the safety of such treatment, then doctors can have a new effective method of fighting […]
In Lviv, they want to restore the land given to the Gribović dump
In the Lviv city council decided to restore the land, which used to be located in the infamous dump in Bolshie Gribovichi. The authorities of Lviv decided to announce a tender for carrying out urgent measures to prevent emergencies and liquidate the negative consequences of the accident at the Lvov landfill in the village of […]
Sinopec increased April prices of blown HDPE by CNY200 per tonne
Chinese China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec), Asia’s largest oil refining company, announced on April 4 an increase in the price of low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) blow molds for the southern region of China by 200 yuan (CNY) or USD32 per ton, ICIS source in the company said. Thus, from April 3 Sinopec set the prices […]
The European PP in April rises in price by EUR10 per tonne for the CIS markets.
The April contract price of propylene in Europe was agreed at EUR10 per ton higher than the level of March. For the most part, European producers announced a proportional increase in the export prices of polypropylene for supplies to the CIS markets in April, according to the Price Review of the ICIS-MRC. In some cases, […]
Prices of imported PE have grown in China against the background of the forthcoming closures for the repair of production facilities
Prices of imported PE have grown in China against the background of the forthcoming closures for the repair of production facilities Prices of imported polyethylene (PE) in China increased this week, for the first time after several weeks of decline, ICIS reports with reference to market participants. According to ICIS, on April 4, prices for […]
Ukrainian imports of polypropylene grew by 3% in January
Ukrainian imports of polypropylene grew by 3% in January According to the results of the first two months of this year, the total volume of imports of polypropylene (PP) to the Ukrainian market grew by 3% compared to the same period in 2017 and amounted to 18.7 thousand tons. Most of all, demand for a […]
Import of HDPE to Europe increased in January by 3%
The imports of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) to the European market increased by 3.07% in January this year compared to the same month of the previous year – to 96.55 thousand tonnes, ICIS reported with reference to the statistical agency Eurostat. In January, 2017, this indicator was at the level of 93.68 thousand tons. Meanwhile, the […]
Underground containers in Kiev: how to solve the problem with waste
Experts believe that the installation of underground tanks does not solve the problem with garbage in the city. A year ago, the first underground waste containers were installed in the capital. “Today” has found out, is it more comfortable for the people of Kiev and whether officials plan to continue hiding the garbage underground. Last […]
The price of ethylene in Europe is agreed at EUR10 per tonne higher than March
The price of ethylene in Europe is agreed at EUR10 per tonne higher than March The contract price of ethylene in Europe for April supplies was finally agreed at the level of EUR1,067 per ton, which is EUR10 per ton higher than the level of March, ICIS sources told the market on Tuesday. The contract […]