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Circular plastics in Asia and how it is shaping the plastic recycling industry
An overview of circular plastics in Asia and how this transformative concept is fundamentally shaping the plastic recycling industry.
Asia’s energy pivot: mitigating LNG uncertainties
Asia has ramped up its efforts to diversify its energy mix following Europe’s increased appetite for LNG since 2022.
Southeast Asia polyethylene demand to face rocky recovery path as supply increases
SE Asia’s PE market continues to face a rocky road to recovery for the rest of 2023 with demand possibly struggling to regain its pre-COVID glory.
Southeast Asia polypropylene supply pressure may outweigh demand improvement
Asia’s polypropylene (PP) market may see further pressure from supply lengthening, which may outweigh potential demand improvement.
US import ban on Chinese PVC producer may have implications for vinyl flooring
China’s Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) trade flows may adjust due to the recent US DHS ban on imports from Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical.
China Base Oil outlook – China base oils may see higher demand and imports in Q3, declines in Q4
China’s base oils demand and imports are set to increase in Q3 2023 due to strong blending needs in autumn, followed by a decline in Q4.
Asia base oils supply to lengthen in H2 2023, demand may recover in late-Q3
Asia’s Group I base oils supply is expected to gradually rise in H2 2023, as there are no known major Group I unit turnarounds on the horizon.
As the Asian chemicals sector shifts towards a more sustainable future
The chemicals industry in Asia, as elsewhere, is recalibrating to meet net zero goals.
China leads APAC’s renewable energy revolution
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