Polymers Exchange

• NYMEX: US gas futures settle lower after storage data release
  Front-month US natural gas futures closed slightly lower on 12 June, retreating from early-session gains following the release of weekly US storage data The July Henry Hub contract settled at ... read more
• Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant Embraces AI & 3D Printing for Enhanced Vehicle Production
  Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant is leveraging AI and 3D printing to boost production efficiency. The plant uses a smartphone-based AI system for quality control and 3D printing for tool creation. ... read more
• CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks ease on sentiment about scheduled US-Iran meeting
  Middle East energy security concerns rise after US removes personnel from region Reports Iran received information on potential Israeli attack raises crude risk premium US-China deal confirmation ... read more
• PEG July ’25 discount to PSV to continue supporting French exports to Italy in July
  PEG, THE front-month discount to PSV to foster exports to Italy in July Northern European exports to Italy via Switzerland could average 30mcm/day in July - ICIS Gas Foresight Higher-than-usual ... read more
• MOVES: Poland’s Azoty names Andrzej Skolmowski CEO
  LONDON (ICIS)--Europe's second largest fertilizer maker, Poland’s Grupa Azoty, said late on Wednesday that it had appointed Andrzej Skolmowski as company CEO. “Being entrusted with the role of ... read more
• EVENING SNAPSHOT – Europe Markets Summary
  CRUDE: Lower as planned US-Iran meeting on 15 June raises hopes of deescalation in tensions. NAPHTHA: Stays firm as crack spread strengthens amid improved market activity. BENZENE: Firms on recent ... read more
• Tokyo renewable hydrogen auction shows prices in line with Europe, supply-demand price gap
  LONDON (ICIS)--On 9 June, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced the results of its double-sided renewable hydrogen auction, revealing a willingness to pay gap of approximately €12/kg ... read more
• Wechsel im Präsidium: Euromap: Tobias Baur übernimmt Vorsitz
  Führungswechsel bei Euromap: Tobias Baur (Arburg) ist neuer Präsident des europäischen Kunststoff- und Gummimaschinenverbands. Gemeinsam mit Vizepräsident Alessandro Grassi (Frigosystem) will er die Branche stärker vernetzen und die Transformation zur ... read more
• European gasoil market holds firm as supply outlook improves
  LONDON(ICIS)--The European gasoil market remains relatively well-supported amid a tight prompt balance further backed by lowering regional stocks amid steady local demand. Traders said differentials ... read more
• Weak industrial demand to keep German power consumption muted in Q3 ’25
  Additional reporting by Ghassan Zumot Cooling demand is likely to have limited impact on overall German power consumption, but could spark bullishness for spot prices ICIS power foresight forecasts ... read more
• Market awaits Ukraine’s new gas transmission products but more clarity needed
  Ukraine’s GTSOU introduced new gas transmission products to support storage injections Interest is high, but participants would like more clarity Ukraine must inject 6bcm of gas into storage by 1 ... read more
• LNG MARKET REPORT: Asian LNG demand muted on price levels
  OUTLOOK  Asian spot LNG prices and European TTF prices appear to have bottomed out, despite no notable demand change from Asian LNG buyers Market participants are watching India's rainy season ... read more
• Stratasys Opens North American Tooling Center in Michigan
  New facility aims to revolutionize manufacturing through advanced 3D-printing technologies and tooling solutions. ... read more
• Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe Launches Advanced Recycled Plastic Production in France
  The French facility receives innovative pyrolysis oil to meet EU recycled content requirements. ... read more
• 1GW Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor to boost power spot liquidity
  Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor project moves ahead It could increase spot volumes, aid market coupling projects in eastern Europe The project is set to completed in 2028 WARSAW (ICIS)—The start ... read more
• Germany shows signs of recovery, US trade policies weigh on outlook – institutes
  LONDON (ICIS)--After two years of decline, Germany’s GDP could start growing again in 2025, economic research institutes said on Thursday. Although the trade and tariff conflicts are still weighing ... read more
• OCI wins US regulatory approval for methanol unit sale to Methanex
  LONDON (ICIS)--OCI Global has secured US regulatory clearance for the $2.05 billion sale of its methanol business to Methanex, representing the last approval needed for the deal to move forward, ... read more
• Europe MDI contract prices assessed at reductions for June
  LONDON (ICIS)--June contracts for crude methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and pure MDI for the European market were assessed this week at decreases. CRUDE MDIPrices for June have been assessed in ... read more
• Shell to boost LNG capacity to 12mt by 2030
  Oil and gas company Shell has announced plans to expand its capacity by up to 12 million tonnes (mt) by the end of the decade. ... read more
• Running With the Wind: Athletic Shoes Are Made With Recycled Turbine Blades
  Epoxy resin/glass fiber recycled powder is blended with rubber to form the sole in Spanish brand El Ganso sneakers. Automotive applications are in the works. ... read more
• Finland's Kemira to expand SBH powder production capacity
  SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Kemira has made an investment decision to expand the sodium borohydride (SBH) powder production capacity at its Aetsa site in Finland, the specialty chemicals firm said on Monday. ... read more
• CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmark up as trade optimism vies with supply-side concerns
  Optimism due to agreement between US and China continues to provide upside for oil prices Fears of saturated market limit how much prices have increased US-Iran deal would bring even ... read more
• Syensqo Boosts PPS Compounding in Georgia
  The capital investment will ensure supply of Ryton-branded PPS compounds to the North American automotive, energy, and construction sectors. ... read more
• NYMEX: US natural gas futures drop as storage levels increase
  US natural gas futures fell on 15 May, shedding nearly 4% from the prior settle following the latest storage report release that grew the surplus compared to the five-year average ... read more
• CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices dip on potential Iran-US nuclear deal, bearish IEA demand growth estimate
  Brent weaker as market anticipates higher Iranian exports Washington still applying parallel sanctions on Tehran IEA May report shows weaker demand growth for rest of year after strong Q1 LONDON ... read more
• Hotpack to Establish $100M Manufacturing Facility in New Jersey
  The Edison facility marks the UAE packaging giant’s first North American production site. ... read more
• Asia methanol supply expected to be ample in Q2, buying appetite tepid
  SINGAPORE (ICIS) -- Asian methanol markets continued to face downward pressure in Q2, with sufficient supply and less than healthy demand. Supply to lengthen as Iran volumes get shipped to ... read more
• Plant status: Kem One's caustic soda availability reduced in May by tank leakage
  LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Kem One Location: Fos, France; Lavera, France Product: Caustic soda, chlorine Capacity (tonnes/year): Fos - caustic soda estimated 364,000 (dmt), ... read more
• EU Greenlights Adnoc’s $16.3B Takeover of Covestro
  The European Commission determined that the acquisition would not raise competition concerns. ... read more
• EU MEPs back Russia, Belarus fertz duties
  LONDON (ICIS)--Members of the European Commission’s International Trade Committee have backed a series of duties on fertilizer products imported from Russia and Belarus as part of new measures on ... read more
• EVENING SNAPSHOT – Europe Markets Summary
  CRUDE: Lower on IEA estimates of rising crude supply in 2025. NAPHTHA: Lowers on easing crude, crack spread amid little market activity. BENZENE: Price range flat, bids-offers in $600s-low $700s. ... read more
• Europe's LNG regasification capacity build out continues
  LONDON (ICIS)--Europe continues to build out its LNG regasification capacity, with Italy’s Ravenna FSRU due to start commercial operations in just days.. Despite lower prices recently, Europe is ... read more
• NBP discount to TTF, storage-driven continental gas demand could limit British injections
  NBP discount to TTF peaks at widest level since August 2024 on 9 May EU storage targets and low continental stocks supporting export demand, limiting British injections Low British storage ... read more
• Europe's gas stocks – latest data
  LONDON (ICIS)--Europe's total stocks show a 22% decline year-on-year. But net injections into European underground gas storage facilities rose in the first half of May compared with the same period ... read more
• FORTNIGHTLY MARKET COMMENT: PSV spot up on injection demand
  Reporting by Fabio Roccon and Marko Tymoshchuk LONDON (ICIS)--Italian PSV recorded gains on 30 April – 14 May 2025 period despite lower gas consumptions. This, combined with higher imports from ... read more
• PODCAST: Baltic Sea Gas Corridor provides competitive supply and transport alternative for CEE
  LONDON (ICIS)-- With the end of the Russian gas transit via Ukraine, Denmark and Poland are positioning themselves as a viable transit corridor for supplies to central and eastern Europe. ... read more
• Europe’s paraffin wax prices dive on expected Chinese volumes, despite US-China truce
  LONDON (ICIS)--Expectations for a flurry of Chinese wax volumes to reach Europe in June sent bearish ripples through domestic spot prices for paraffin wax this week, despite the US and ... read more
• Europe SBR spot prices stable-to-soft; demand mixed
  LONDON (ICIS)--European styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) spot prices were assessed stable to soft this week as the landscape remains mixed. Attentions are turned towards China, where prices firmed this ... read more
• Europe 2-EHA, butyl-A and ethyl-A prices soften amid slow demand and import threats
  LONDON (ICIS)--The Europe acrylate ester markets have mostly seen spot prices soften this week. 2-Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate (2-EHA), butyl acrylate (butyl-A), and ethyl acrylate (ethyl-A) values have ... read more
• MARKET HIGHLIGHT: AVTP-TTF 2026 component spreads spike on Russian phaseout talks
  LONDON (ICIS)--Austrian 2026 component gas spreads to the TTF could be liquid and volatile as traders eye EU Russian fuel phaseout plans and storage levels. The AVTP Summer ‘26 premium ... read more
• Orlen invests in electrolyser producer Hystar
  LONDON (ICIS)--Orlen has invested in Hystar, a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser manufacturer, the Polish producer announced on Thursday. The Norwegian firm has patented a solution for the ... read more
• Plant status: LAT Nitrogen's melamine plant in Linz, Austria running at normal rates after technical issue
  LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: LAT Nitrogen Location: Linz, Austria Product: Melamine Capacity (tonnes/year): 50,000 Event start:  End April Event finish: May Reason: Technical ... read more
• Breakthrough Elastic Hydrogel Paves Way for 3D-Printed Blood Vessels and Organs
  Northeastern's Prof. Dai patents elastic hydrogel for 3D-printing soft tissues. The biodegradable material could revolutionize pediatric cardiac surgeries and organ transplants. ... read more
• GLM MARKET REPORT: Spot LNG prices rise as US-China initiate trade talks tentatively
  SINGAPORE (ICIS) — The ICIS TTF June ’25 contract rebounded 8% in the week, while the East Asia Index (EAX) oscillated around $11/MMBtu, as traders digested cooler European weather, ... read more
• Why the Future of Medical Device Manufacturing Runs Through Mexico
  An expert explains why Mexico is emerging as a significant hub for medical device manufacturing amid the Global Trade War. ... read more
• EVENING SNAPSHOT – Europe Markets Summary
  CRUDE: Down as continuing trade war concerns hamper demand. NAPHTHA: Unchanged amid little market activity. BENZENE: Weakens with further May trade at $645-655/tonne. STYRENE: Lower on thin ... read more
• INSIGHT: US chemical exports to China to be slammed with 34% retaliatory tariff, EU tariffs loom
  NEW YORK (ICIS)--China’s 34% retaliatory tariff on all imports from the US to go into effect 10 April would hit US chemical exports hard, particularly polyethylene (PE) and ethylene glycol ... read more
• US excludes many plastics from reciprocal tariffs
  HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US is excluding several plastics from its reciprocal tariffs, but several commodity chemicals will apparently remain subject to the duties, including benzene. The US published a ... read more
• Across-the-board Tariffs Harmful to Plastics Industry, Says Seaholm
  The tariffs “will disrupt supply chains, increase production costs, and undermine our global competitiveness,” warns the president and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association. ... read more
• CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude prices plummet on impact of US trade policy, OPEC+ production hike
  Oil prices nose-dive after announcement of draconian US tariff policy OPEC+ triples May’s production plans Bearish day for oil mitigated by energy exemptions from raft of US tariffs LONDON ... read more