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New wave of POM capacity set to reshape China's supply landscape

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026--A wave of capacity expansion is accelerating China's transition from import dependence toward self-sufficiency, altering the competitive dynamics of the POM market.

04-15-2026 13:40:27

Panjin Penyao HVO/SAF plant restarts production after upgrade

Guangzhou (JLC), April 13, 2026--Panjin Penyao Bioenergy's HVO/SAF plant in Panjin, Liaoning recently restarted production after upgrade, marking the first scale production of HVO/SAF in Northeast Chi

04-13-2026 11:54:46

China's newly installed power capacity of renewable energy jumps 21% in 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), March 26, 2026--China added 452 million kilowatts of renewable energy power capacity in 2025, a year-on-year leap of 21%, accounting for 83% of the country's total newly installed cap

03-26-2026 17:53:12

China’s PTA industry shifts from expansion to quality

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026--Between 2021 and 2025, China’s PTA industry witnessed sustained capacity growth coupled with the removal of obsolete units.

03-26-2026 17:28:37

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impacts PE supply chain

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impact PE supply chain

03-26-2026 16:08:37

PA6: Cost push meets weak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026—China’s PA6 market in 2026 is defined by a fragile equilibrium, caught between strong cost-side support from geopolitical tensions and persistently weak supply-demand fu

03-26-2026 14:42:42

China coal-to-ethanol capacity continues to expand

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—China’s coal-to-ethanol capacity has continued to expand, becoming the primary driver of domestic supply growth.

03-24-2026 15:51:53

Capacity expansion, Middle East tensions reshape China’s PE trade

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—In January–February 2026, driven by domestic capacity expansion and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, China’s polyethylene (PE) imports fell by 8.41% while expor

03-24-2026 10:45:24

China's apparent kerosene consumption gains 2.14% on year

Guangzhou (JLC), March 23, 2026--China's apparent consumption of kerosene was driven up by higher domestic output in the first two months of 2026.

03-23-2026 18:42:07

China's apparent diesel consumption grows in first two months

Guangzhou (JLC), March 23, 2026--China's apparent consumption of diesel rose year on year in January-February 2026, on the back of increasing production.

03-23-2026 18:37:45

China's apparent gasoline consumption edges up in Jan-Feb

Guangzhou (JLC), March 23, 2026--China's apparent consumption of gasoline inched up year on year in January-February 2026, following larger domestic production.

03-23-2026 18:30:51

Tarim Oilfield surpasses 500 bcm in cumulative gas output

Beijing (JLC), March 23, 2026—As of March 15, PetroChina Tarim Oilfield Company had produced a total of 501 billion cubic meters of natural gas, according to PetroChina.

03-23-2026 09:36:23

China textile and apparel exports surge in Jan-Feb 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—China’s textile and apparel exports opened 2026 with strong growth in the first two months, propelled by multiple positive factors.

03-19-2026 17:31:37

2.25 mln mt/yr new MEG capacity to be released in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026—Four new ethylene glycol (MEG) units with total capacity of 2.25 mln mt/yr would come on stream in 2026. In this way, China MEG capacity might total at 32.115 mln mt/yr

03-18-2026 10:06:56

China chlor-alkali sector faces limited impact from Middle East tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026--While rising Middle East tensions have lifted energy prices, China’s chlor-alkali sector is expected to see only limited impact, with key markets still mainly shaped by

03-11-2026 11:01:47

6.46 million mt/yr new PE capacity to come on stream in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026 – A total of 6.46 million mt/yr new PE capacity would come on stream in 2026. Therefore, China PE capacity will total at 46.31 million mt/yr by the end of the year.

03-05-2026 14:09:56

Tightening supply expectations drive MX price gains to expand

Shandong (JLC), March 3, 2026--China’s mixed xylene (MX) prices at Jiangsu ports rose by approximately CNY200/mt on March 3, exceeding yesterday's increase and accumulating a total gain of CNY390/mt s

03-03-2026 16:17:48

415,000 mt/yr new acetone capacity to be released in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 3, 2026 – Three phenol and acetone units with total acetone capacity of 415,000 mt/yr would come on stream in 2026. In this way, China total acetone capacity would be pegged at 4

03-03-2026 10:57:39

1.91 million mt/yr new toluene capacity to come on stream in 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026 – A total of 8 toluene units with total capacity of 1.91 million mt/yr would be put into production in 2026. In this way, China toluene capacity might total at 33.72

02-26-2026 09:07:31

US’s 15% global tariff to have minimal impact on China’s PVC imports and exports

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2026 – On February 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major tariff adjustment: the previously proposed 10% global import tariff under Section 122 of the Tra

02-24-2026 17:13:35

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