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Methanol Prices Firm in China on Strong Downstream Demand

calendar_todayMay 12, 2024

Chinese methanol spot prices edged higher as MTO operating rates improved and port inventories tightened.

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European Ethylene Contract Prices Settle Higher for May

calendar_todayMay 11, 2024

May ethylene contracts in Northwest Europe settled higher on tight cracker availability and firmer naphtha costs.

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Global Methanol Market Outlook 2024–2025

calendar_todayMay 12, 2024

Comprehensive analysis of methanol supply-demand dynamics and price forecasts.

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Ethylene Supply Chain Disruptions Q2 2024

calendar_todayMay 10, 2024

Analysis of cracker outages and their impact on regional ethylene balances.

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Global Methanol Market Outlook 2024–2025: Tight Supply, Strong Demand to Support Prices

calendar_todayMay 12, 2024

Methanol markets are entering a structurally tighter phase as new downstream demand from marine fuel blending and MTO expansions in Asia outpaces incremental supply additions. We expect prices to remain supported through H2 2025.

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Europe's Chemical Logistics Face Disruption as Rhine Water Levels Drop

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