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China’s propylene prices dip on easing geopolitical tensions and the downtrend likely to extend

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—China’s propylene market prices dipped on eased geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, giving back some it gained previously. In this context, propylene market is mai

06-17-2026 14:23:56

Vioneo to finalize specific siting of green plastics factory in China

Guangzhou (JLC), May 12, 2026--Vioneo will finalize the specific siting in China for its 300,000 mt/yr fossil-free polyolefins production factory project in the next one to two months, Yicai reported

05-12-2026 19:35:25

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

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

Yulong Petrochemical sees progress on extended industrial chain project

Guangzhou (JLC), March 18, 2026--China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has decided to review the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Yulong Petrochemical's land reclamation works, a

03-18-2026 19:04:55

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

Guangxi Petchem puts 1.2 mln mt/yr ethylene plant into operation

Guangzhou (JLC), October 27, 2025--PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical's 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene plant produced qualified products on October 27, indicating a successful startup, the company said.

10-27-2025 16:43:49

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 market facing weak price trend

The East China propylene market weakened, pressured by sluggish downstream demand and a continuous influx of low-priced Shandong cargoes.

09-12-2025 16:30:29

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

CNOOC Daxie starts qualified production at refining-chemical project

Guangzhou (JLC), August 26, 2025--CNOOC Ningbo Daxie Petrochemical has recently produced a batch of qualified polyethylene at its refining and chemical integration project in Zhejiang, the company sai

08-26-2025 18:29:41

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

Unexpected shutdown of PDH units in Shandong further spurs propylene market

The unexpected shutdown of major PDH unit in Shandong tightened the propylene supply, further driving up propylene price this week.

06-26-2025 16:02:34

PetroChina Jilin preparing 1.2 mln mt/yr ethylene plant for startup

Guangzhou (JLC), June 18, 2025--PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical successfully ignited the No. 1 cracking furnace of its 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene plant on June 13。

06-18-2025 18:11:41

Asian propylene prices down in February on waning demand, ample supply

Shandong (JLC), February 27, 2025—Asian propylene prices moved down in past days of February, due to waning downstream demand and capacity expansions.

02-27-2025 17:12:41

PetroChina Guangxi completes over 60% of its upgrade

Guangzhou (JLC), November 27, 2024--PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical’s refinery upgrade was 62.81% completed as of November 22.

11-27-2024 18:37:41

Sinopec puts Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project into operation

Guangzhou (JLC), November 13, 2024 – Sinopec officially put its Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project into operation, as the project began producing on-spec products on November 11.

11-13-2024 18:47:46

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