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China VAM market poised to soften on rising run rates and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026—China’s VAM market is poised to soften in the near term, pressured by rising operating rates and lackluster demand.

08-11-2026 17:30:27

Qinzhou port's petrochemical terminal throughput leaps 41.5% in H1

Guangzhou (JLC), August 11, 2026--Qinzhou port's cargo throughput at its petrochemical terminal jumped by 41.5% year on year in the first half (H1) of 2026, China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone said

08-11-2026 16:00:31

China's oil product exports rally on month in July

Guangzhou (JLC), August 10, 2026--China's oil product exports rebounded month on month in July 2026, according to the preliminary data released by the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GAC

08-10-2026 14:55:21

China’s crude imports rebound from nearly decade low

Guangzhou (JLC), August 7, 2026--China's crude oil imports rebounded month on month in July 2026 after hitting a nearly decade low in June, according to data released by the General Administration of

08-07-2026 19:29:46

China INE crude price rallies amid growing geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), August 7, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

08-07-2026 18:48:48

Crude stocks at Shandong ports surge due to capacity increase

Guangzhou (JLC), August 6, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports rose significantly in the week ending August 6 due to an increase in the total storage capacity and

08-06-2026 19:09:43

Independents' refining margins for imported crude turn positive

Guangzhou (JLC), August 6, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining margins for imported crude turned positive in early August, as crude costs dropped rapidly and sales revenue increased.

08-06-2026 16:05:40

Singapore to issue eight new LNG bunkering licenses

Guangzhou (JLC), August 4, 2026--The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue eight new licenses to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as bunker fuel in Singapore, which will be vali

08-04-2026 18:52:17

Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical exports MTBE for first time

Guangzhou (JLC), August 4, 2026--Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical exported its first batch of MTBE by sea recently, the company said on its WeChat platform on August 2.

08-04-2026 18:49:57

Sinopec Jinan starts export of lubricant base oil processed with supplied materials

Guangzhou (JLC), August 3, 2026--Sinopec Jinan Refining & Chemical completed the loading and dispatch of its first batch of high-viscosity Group II No. 10 lubricant base oil in late July, destined for

08-03-2026 17:01:37

China INE crude dips after Saudi Arabia’s naval coalition proposal

Guangzhou (JLC), July 31, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday following Saudi Arabia’s proposal to establish a multinational co

07-31-2026 19:01:58

Crude stocks at Shandong ports slip to over 45-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), July 30, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports fell further in the week ending July 30, hitting a new low in more than 45 months.

07-30-2026 18:37:11

Independents' refining margins for imported crude weaken

Guangzhou (JLC), July 30, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining margins for imported crude weakened in late July, as crude costs rose more significantly than sales revenue.

07-30-2026 15:55:54

Singapore's bunker fuel sales increase in H1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), July 29, 2026--Singapore's bunker fuel sales increased in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to the data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

07-29-2026 19:23:15

China’s toluene exports rise in H1 2026 amid multiple bullish driving factors

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China exported about 820,784.91 mt of toluene, surging by 123.24% year on year, driven by tightening supply in Asia due to feedstock supply con

07-29-2026 16:56:22

PE prices retreat after losing cost support

The PE prices retreated due to weak fundamentals in China, after the cost-side support was depressed by lower crude oil price.

07-29-2026 16:26:37

Jun propylene imports saw on-month rise

07-29-2026 14:41:06

Jul PE supply rises on unit restarts while spot prices stay elevated

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026--China’s polyethylene (PE) supply rose month-on-month in July as maintenance units restarted, while spot prices stayed elevated and range-bound tracking upstream costs.

07-28-2026 16:50:51

August maintenance to tighten China coal-based PP supply, but support seen fleeting into H2

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—China’s coal-based PP supply is expected to tighten in August on maintenance, providing temporary support, but gains will be capped by weak fundamentals in H2.

07-28-2026 15:12:42

LNG bunkering volume at Shanghai Port hits 2 million cbm

Beijing (JLC), July 27, 2026—The cumulative LNG bunkering volume at Shanghai Port surpassed 2 million cubic meters (cbm) on July 25, according to Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd.

07-27-2026 18:09:49

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