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China’s ethylene market softens before soaring in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 28, 2026—China’s ethylene market shifted from a weak to a record spike in Q1 2026, while margins varied sharply across production routes.

04-28-2026 10:27:08

China’s butadiene prices retreat rapidly from a nine-year high

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026—China’s butadiene prices plummeted in April, reversing their record-breaking March rally, as failed auctions and weak demand overwhelmed tight supply expectations.

04-21-2026 15:30:51

PetroChina Fushun ethylene upgrade project to see mechanical completion by June

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2026--PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical is pushing forward its 800,000 mt/yr ethylene upgrade project, looking to achieve mechanical completion by June this year, according to

04-14-2026 18:58:59

PDH unit operating rate falls below 60%

Shandong (JLC), April 1, 2026 – After a rebound in early stage on improving profit amid geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, operating rates of PDH units began to decrease and even fell below 60%

04-01-2026 13:52:02

China PP industry completes five-year transformation from net importer to global supply hub

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—From 2021 to 2025, China's polypropylene (PP) industry underwent a historic reversal from net importer to self-sufficient and outward-oriented supplier driven by a capaci

03-05-2026 15:26:54

Sinopec Henan to complete constr. of hydrocracker by end of 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), February 6, 2026--Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical aims to achieve mechanical completion of the oil refining part, including a hydrocracker, under its 1 million mt/yr ethylene projec

02-06-2026 18:57:43

PetroChina Dushanzi to Bring Online Tarim Phase-II Ethylene Project in 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), January 29, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical will bring online its Tarim Phase-II 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene project in 2026, People's Daily reported on January 16, 2026, citin

01-29-2026 11:54:54

PetroChina Guangxi delivers first batch of cryogenic ethylene

Guangzhou (JLC), November 12, 2025--PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical successfully delivered the first batch of cryogenic ethylene out of its refinery on November 6.

11-12-2025 18:33:58

China propylene prices fall on bearish fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025-After the National Day holiday (Oct 1-8), China’s propylene market entered a downward trend under mounting supply pressure. As of October 29, 2025, mainstream prices i

10-30-2025 17:29:01

China butadiene market fails to strengthen in H1 Sep on thin demand

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--In early-to-mid September, China’s butadiene market failed to gain the expected momentum.

09-25-2025 08:50:21

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project achieves mechanical completion of 1 mln mt/yr ethylene unit

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project celebrated the mechanical completion of its 1 million mt/yr ethylene unit on the morning of August 31, 2025, marking a milestone in the progression toward the full-

09-22-2025 09:18:38

China propylene glycol prices seesaw on higher cost but subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2025--Domestic propylene glycol prices moved sideways in early September due to higher cost but bleak demand.

09-10-2025 00:00:00

PetroChina Jilin brings 1.2 mln mt/yr ethylene plant online

Guangzhou (JLC), September 4, 2025--PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical's 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene plant produced on-specification products on August 31, indicating s successfully startup.

09-04-2025 19:07:34

China Jul butadiene imports & exports analysis

China's butadiene imports experienced a significant year-on-year rise in July 2025 despite a month-on-month decline. Exports remained low due to weak global demand. Higher imports but constrained expo

09-01-2025 10:54:34

Sino-Saudi Gulei ethylene project to come online by 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), July 4, 2025--The Sino-Saudi Gulei ethylene project is expected to be completed and put into operation by 2026, CCTV News reported on July 2.

07-04-2025 18:56:40

Sinopec Henan starts building ethylene and supporting project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 3, 2025--Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical held a construction commencement ceremony for its ethylene and refining supporting project on June 27.

07-03-2025 18:45:31

Propylene market to keep range-bound at high level

Shandong (JLC), June 30-The propylene prices may fluctuate around a high level of CNY6,800-7,000/mt.

06-30-2025 15:15:25

Mar butadiene imports fall, exports up on month

Shandong (JLC), April 24, 2025—China’s butadiene imports declined by 46.5% month on month, while exports surged by 199.13% month on month.

04-24-2025 17:30:28

ExxonMobil's Huizhou ethylene plant produces on-spec products

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2025--ExxonMobil's ethylene plant for the phase-I Huizhou ethylene project successfully produced on-specification products at a trial production recently.

04-14-2025 18:32:52

Jan ethylene imports and exports both down on month

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2025—China’s ethylene imports in January fell by 19.96% month on month and exports slipped by 0.69% MoM.

03-25-2025 17:40:59

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