Karpatneftekhim can earn after the abolition of the excise tax on liquefied gas

Petrochemical plant Karpatneftekhim, Lukoil last asset in Ukraine, could resume work after the abolition of the Verkhovna Rada of excise duty all kinds of liquefied gases (except natural gas), butane, isobutane and for the needs of the production of ethylene, according to Interfax-Ukraine. Tuesday, 20 December, the Supreme Rada has allowed the import without payment […]

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PE buyers in Europe have warned of a significant price increase in January

Prices of polyethylene (PE) in Europe may grow significantly in January, according to ICIS, citing market sources. Thus, the PE vendors warn customers about the three-digit growth of quotations in the next month. Manufacturers want to improve their profitability, regardless of the monomer price increase in January. At the same time, buyers have until some […]

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Tomskneftekhim resumes production of LDPE, stopped due to power failure

Tomskneftekhim (part of the holding SIBUR) was forced to suspend production of polyethylene on Thursday, December 22 due to problems with power supply, according to Rupec. According to operational information, the work of the first line is restored, being the second run. According to the company, at 08:35 (4:35 MSK) on Tomskneftekhim due to voltage […]

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Spring-cleaning. Ukrainian scientists know how to restore the purity of the planet

Saving the environment has long acquired the status of an increased priority. Multi-million metropolis and primyshlёnnye zone hurt the world on an unprecedented scale. According to the UN, from air pollution to die each year 12 million people. Despite the transition of society from the industrial era to the era of technology, environmental problems are […]

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December prices ABS in Europe rose by EUR100 per tonne

Prices of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) in Europe in December, the average increased by EUR100 per ton, compared with the previous month, with increased contract prices of raw materials – styrene monomer, ICIS reported with reference to the market participants. Prices ABS in Asia remain to be high, say European producers, allowing them to successfully implement price […]

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