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PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
POM: Celanese declares force majeure for North and South America / Impact on European markets possible
 		10.06.2022
FORCES MAJEURES
+++ Update +++ Key questions concerning cases of force majeure / What plastics processors need to know / Updated PDF available for download – PIE Q&A
 		10.06.2022
COMMODITY MARKETS
Global gas demand to shrink on economic woes / Ukraine war exacerbates tight European market / Consumption rebounds in 2021 on extreme weather, end of lockdowns
 		09.06.2022
COMPOSITES
Dynamic growth for European GRP production / Global market shift favours Europe / 25% fewer visitors at JEC fair in Paris / New concept for 2021 AVK market report
 		08.06.2022
CHINA
Huge expansion plans for PA 6.6 output / Self-sufficiency expected for key precursor ADN within next two years
 		08.06.2022
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY
VCI sees dark clouds over the industry / “Nothing left of the anticipated upswing”
 		01.06.2022
PLASTICS AND ENERGY
Brussels unveils plans to end reliance on Russian gas / Initiative seeks to balance shift to renewables with energy needs / Industry on board
 		31.05.2022
PVC MARKET
Westlake Vinnolit lifts force majeure / Slight improvement in European supply situation / Supply disruption from Ukraine
 		27.05.2022
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Hans-Josef Endres, IKK Germany: “There is a lack of higher-quality recyclates and standards!” / VDMA interview
 		27.05.2022
POLYPROPYLENE EUROPE
Sustainability to be key theme over next five years / Growth in recylate expected to be limited / AMI report
 		27.05.2022
RUSSIA
Price regulation seems to be having an effect / Sibur working on a substitute for import grades / Special focus on materials for packaging films and pipe extrusion / Western sanctions viewed as ‘sabotage'
 		26.05.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
Ifo says business confidence improves / No sign of recession / Export outlook for plastics industry weakens again
 		25.05.2022
ENERGY COSTS
Energy price shock provides catalyst for change / Potential for 10% margin improvements and 40% cut in CO2 footprint / McKinsey analysis
 		23.05.2022
PLASTICS PRODUCTION GERMANY
Positive figures in 2021 despite difficult environment / New Plastics Europe Deutschland president comes from Evonik / Clear no to gas embargo / “Challenging scenario” expected for 2022
 		13.05.2022
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
VAM: Celanese declares force majeure for several acetic acid derivatives / Move impacts EVA, EVOH
 		12.05.2022
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