India’s VCM market strengthened amid rising upstream costs, tighter import availability, and improved downstream demand. Higher feedstock expenses, elevated freight and insurance costs, and reduced ...

Shell and ExxonMobil are reportedly exploring the sale of Infineum, their 50:50 lubricant and fuel additives joint venture, at a potential valuation of approximately USD 8 billion. Infineum supplies ...

PPI rose 5.0% year-on-year in September 2026, increasing Sodium Iodide production costs. China's manufacturing sector expanded in September 2026, boosting industrial demand for Sodium Iodide. Low ...

In the USA, the C9 Solvent Price Index increased quarter-over-quarter during Q2 2026, supported by higher feedstock naphtha values and improved downstream procurement from the coatings and adhesives ...

This blog explores the supply chain of petroleum coke, a byproduct of oil refining. It covers its production through delayed coking, quality grading (fuel-grade vs. needle coke), and key supply nodes ...

Epoxy resin price surge highlights supply chain vulnerabilities driven by geopolitical tensions, raw material volatility, and strong industrial demand growth. The epoxy resin market has experienced ...

This move comes as the company grapples with persistent macroeconomic challenges in Europe, despite some earlier signs of demand improvement. Westlake Chemical, a major chemical manufacturer, ...

Adnoc Refining evaluates bids for a naphtha upgrade project aiming to boost gasoline output and improve overall refinery profitability. Adnoc Refining, the refining division of Abu Dhabi National Oil ...

Anglo American accelerates coal divestment, securing up to $4.9 billion while focusing on copper, iron ore, and energy-transition minerals. Anglo American is systematically divesting its coal assets, ...

In the competitive landscape of specialty chemicals, the "China+1" strategy has led many firms to seek alternative manufacturing hubs. For Laxmi Organic Industries, a dominant Indian player in acetyl ...

Lithium Hexafluorophosphate markets in China moved from a soft April into a volatile May session as feedstock costs and buying shifted FOB dynamics. Early in the year, oversupply and cautious ...

The plant will produce oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to supply the growing demand for these gases in the U.S. Sunbelt region. In a significant move to bolster its industrial gas supply network, Matheson ...