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LDPE
Production issues at LyondellBasell cracker in Wesseling / Resin output could be affected
 		21.02.2022
RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY
IfW Kiel: Industrial production in Germany could rise by 10% in 2022 / Guest editorial by Nils Jannsen
 		15.02.2022
CHINA
PE imports plunge in 2021 / Source countries little changed from 2020 / Decrease in dependence on foreign suppliers
 		14.02.2022
RAW MATERIALS
Ifo Institute: Record order backlog in German manufacturing / End of bottlenecks could spur production surge
 		11.02.2022
POLYPROPYLENE
TotalEnergies declares force majeure on PP copolymer from Gonfreville
 		08.02.2022
RAW MATERIALS
Ifo Institute: Complaints of material scarcity drop from record levels in Germany / Fewer plastics and rubber processors voice concerns
 		03.02.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
European polymer output, demand decline in 2020 / PET on the rise, PVC slips / Positive trade balance of almost EUR 16 bn / Plastics Europe report
 		02.02.2022
BIOPLASTICS
EU seeks comments on bio-based, biodegradable, compostable plastics / Opinions part of preparation for new policies / Deadline for input 15 March
 		02.02.2022
PET RECYCLING
2020 data indicate move towards circularity / Share of food-grade rPET in beverage bottles set to grow rapidly / Industry report
 		31.01.2022
ENERGY MARKETS
Budding hydrogen market to change patterns in global energy trade / Technology key as polymer industry moves towards net-zero emissions / Covestro secures access to green H2 from Australia
 		26.01.2022
POLYAMIDE
Domo declares force majeure for PA compounds from France
 		25.01.2022
ENERGY COSTS
HWWI global index for energy resources rises 5.7% in December / Natural gas surges 25% / Crude oil cheaper
 		25.01.2022
PLASTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Polymer producers initiate mass supply chain management / Covestro, Dow and Ineos Styrolution win ISCC-PLUS certification
 		14.01.2022
RAW MATERIALS
Ifo Institute: Complaints of material scarcity at record levels in Germany / At least half of the manufacturers want price hikes / Nearly 10% of plastics and rubber firms fear closure
 		13.01.2022
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
EVA: Conversion of swing plants planned / Relief possible in medium term / Celanese lifts force majeure on precursor VAM
 		12.01.2022
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