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SIBUR
EUR 2.2 bn ethylene complex commences operation at ZapSibNeftekhim in Tatarstan / Nameplate capacity to be reached in H2 2025
— By PIE correspondent — Following a nearly two-year delay, Sibur has launched the EP-600 ethylene complex at the ZapSibNeftekhim facility in Nizhnekamsk, in Russia’s Tartarstan Republic. The EP-600, built with an investment of RUB 234 bn, is set to double ZapSibNeftekhim’s ethylene production with nameplate capacity of 600,000 t/y. The launch of the EP-600 complex is an important milestone for Sibur.... (15.01.2025)
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
North American investments strengthen lithium-ion battery manufacturing / Additional separator-film production planned
— By PIE correspondent — US-based battery separator manufacturer Microporous announced it will invest USD 1.35 bn to establish a new lithium-ion battery separator film plant in Danville, Virginia. The plant is said to span approximately 93,000 m². The company plans to develop the project in two phases... (06:00)
SPOLANA
PVC production in Czech Republic on brink of collapse / Caprolactam production also discontinued
— By PIE staff — Polish plastics group PKN Orlen has announced plans to discontinue the production of PVC and caprolactam at its Spolana subsidiary during the first half of 2025. According to PIE’s Polyglobe database, around 130,000 t/y of PVC and 48,000 t/y of caprolactam is thus set to disappear from... (14.01.2025)
LYONDELLBASELL
Exit from joint venture with German film recycler AFA Nord
— By PIE staff — After a year and a half, US polyolefin group LyondellBasell has sold its share in the 50/50 joint venture LMF Nord to its JV partner, German agricultural film recycler AFA Nord. Both companies confirmed this upon an enquiry by PIE. LYB did not want to provide information on the reasons... (14.01.2025)
INEOS
Closure of ethanol plant in Grangemouth / Loss of 80 jobs in UK
— By Somya Abrol —The production of synthetic ethanol at UK plastics group Ineos’s largest manufacturing site in Grangemouth, UK, has come to an end. With a capacity of 180,000 t/y, the plant produced ethanol for use predominantly in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Ineos also produces propylene,... (13.01.2025)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
European Commission imposes definitive punitive tariffs on TiO2 from China / Industry voices disappointment
— By PIE staff — The European Commission has decided to impose definitive punitive tariffs on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The duties – which range from EUR 0.25/kg to EUR 0.74/kg – “strike a fair balance between the need to protect the EU TiO₂ industry from injurious dumping and the... (13.01.2025)
BISPHENOL-A
EU bans use of BPA in food-contact materials / Transitional periods of up to 36 months
— By PIE staff — The use of bisphenol-A has been controversial for years due to the health risks that the substance poses. On 19 December 2024, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive ban on the use of materials and articles that come into contact with food. This is based on Regulation 2024/3190,... (13.01.2025)
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Brussels, London confirm tariffs on PVC born in US / European supply to ease with Czech closure
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EPBP releases design guidelines for PET bottles, non-food products
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North America December: Stable to slightly falling prices in combination with sluggish demand and adequate supply / Feedstock quotations firmer recently / Price rises in January unlikely
14.01.2025
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Borealis declares force majeure for HDPE, PEX from Sweden
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China engineering thermoplastics December: Prices mostly sideways to lower on weak demand; ABS strengthens / January seen weak ahead of Spring Festival despite rising crude oil prices
13.01.2025
COVESTRO
Leadership change at Covestro's European production sites
13.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend January: Rollover for polyolefins, moderate increases for styrenics / Most prices follow pattern of feedstock costs
13.01.2025
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Major insolvencies still at high level / Automotive suppliers most affected in plastics segment / Significantly more jobs at risk
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POLYMER PRICES
North America December: Stable to slightly falling prices in combination with sluggish demand and adequate supply / Feedstock quotations firmer recently / Price rises in January unlikely
14.01.2025
PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR
Prices mostly trend sideways / Moderate increase expected in coming weeks
14.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics December: Prices mostly sideways to lower on weak demand; ABS strengthens / January seen weak ahead of Spring Festival despite rising crude oil prices
13.01.2025
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Standard thermoplastics trend January: Rollover for polyolefins, moderate increases for styrenics / Most prices follow pattern of feedstock costs
13.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics December: Quotations mostly trend lower / Increase only for LLDPE, PP copolymers / Upcoming Spring Festival to dampen demand considerably
10.01.2025
TRINSEO
Price hikes for PS, SAN, ABS
07.01.2025
INEOS STYROLUTION
Price hike for polystyrene
06.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Engineering thermoplastics December: Several prices drop to rock bottom / Fewer imports than expected / Weak demand nevertheless met at all times
06.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Composites/GRP December: Weak demand allowed for rollover at most / Slump in automotive industry also impacting new year
06.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Polypropylene December: Prices fall again on weak demand / Automotive remains cause for concern / Additional pressure from imports
03.01.2025
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LOGISTICS
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Dutch recycler reportedly files for bankruptcy
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
European Commission imposes definitive punitive tariffs on TiO2 from China / Industry voices disappointment
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LOGISTICS
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Styrodur XPS business sold to Bachl
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BISPHENOL-A
EU bans use of BPA in food-contact materials / Transitional periods of up to 36 months
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AUTOMOTIVE
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