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3.6 million mt/yr of new PE capacity to come online in Q4

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2026--China’s PE sector will see a wave of new capacity commissioning in Q4 2026, with an estimated 3.6 million mt/yr of new capacity, accounting for 65.46% of the year’s

09-17-2026 17:08:37

MX prices surge to a new high for the year

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2026—China MX prices surged sharply in recent days, hitting a new year-to-date high.

09-16-2026 11:10:18

August styrene operating rate hits new low

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--In August 2026, multiple major units underwent concentrated production cuts and shutdowns, pushing styrene's operating rate to its lowest level since March 2024.

09-08-2026 11:49:42

Dongying port sees pre-approval public notice for new tank farm

Guangzhou (JLC), August 24, 2026--The social stability risk analysis information for a new tank farm, which is a supporting project for the Dongying Port refining-chemical complex project, was publicl

08-24-2026 16:06:48

China's PE output growth slows despite new capacity

Shandong (JLC), August 19, 2026--In 2026, despite new PE units coming online in China, surging maintenance losses and feedstock supply disruptions significantly curbed output growth, deepening regiona

08-19-2026 17:05:34

Sinopec Zhongke commissions new aromatics extraction unit

Guangzhou (JLC), August 12, 2026--Sinopec Zhongke (Guangdong) Refinery & Petrochemical successfully started up a 500,000 mt/yr aromatics extraction unit recently, Sinopec reported.

08-12-2026 15:32:00

Changhong hands over new LNG vessel to MSC

Beijing (JLC), August 7, 2026--Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard delivered the fourth 10,300 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on August 3, the company said on i

08-07-2026 10:15:24

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

New crude tanks for SDIC Yangpu T1 tank farm topped out

Guangzhou (JLC), July 29, 2026--SDIC Oil & Gas Terminal Yangpu Co., Ltd. recently topped out four 100,000-cbm crude storage tanks as part of the expansion project of the SDIC Yangpu T1 tank farm.

07-29-2026 17:05:34

China's bonded bunker fuel exports hit new high since 2020

Guangzhou (JLC), July 22, 2026--China's bonded bunker fuel exports surged significantly in June 2026, hitting a new high since January 2020, because of more re-exports and domestic refiners' efforts t

07-22-2026 18:59:34

China’s toluene and MX prices rebound on renewed U.S.-Iran conflicts

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s toluene and MX market prices rebounded in early July, after hitting a relatively low level of the year in late June. As of July 16, taking prices at Jiangsu port

07-22-2026 09:24:09

New battery tax policy to have limited impact on NEV industry

Guangzhou (JLC), July 21, 2026--China will phase in adjustments to its consumption tax policy on batteries from September 1 this year, which will lead to a moderate increase in battery costs for new e

07-21-2026 15:42:05

NW China PP new capacity coming online with supply surge ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--In the second half of 2026, domestic polypropylene (PP) new capacity is set to come online intensively, with Northwest China taking the lead in facing a major supply sur

07-16-2026 14:44:06

New green methanol & SAF project approved in Jilin

Beijing (JLC), July 15, 2026--On July 10, a new biomass-based green methanol & SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) project in Taonan, Jilin Province acquired official approval.

07-15-2026 16:11:29

PetroChina Sichuan's jet fuel production and sales set new high

Guangzhou (JLC), July 13, 2026--PetroChina Sichuan Petrochemical's jet fuel production and sales hit a record high in the first half (H1) of 2026, the company said on its WeChat platform on July 8.

07-13-2026 18:03:00

Yanchang Petroleum makes new progress on refining-chemical project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 7, 2026--Recently, Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group and the People's Government of Luochuan County signed a framework agreement on resource guarantee for the Yan'an project.

07-07-2026 16:31:57

Shandong independents' feedstock unloading sets new low since 2020

Guangzhou (JLC), July 3, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners and traders' feedstock unloading plunged sharply in June, setting a new low since 2020.

07-03-2026 17:27:56

China to promote large-scale application of new energy heavy-duty trucks

Guangzhou (JLC), June 26, 2026--Recently, China's eleven government departments jointly issued the Implementation Plan for Promoting the Large-Scale Application of New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks.

06-26-2026 18:07:43

Ningbo Shihua introduces three new crude grades in two months

Guangzhou (JLC), June 25, 2026--Ningbo Shihua Crude Oil Terminal Company unloaded a batch of Medanito crude oil on June 23.

06-25-2026 18:25:39

New policy to optimize gas consumption mix in the next 3 years

Beijing (JLC), June 20, 2026—On June 15, NDRC and relevant departments issued the Notice on Launching Three-Year Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Upgrades in Key Industries.

06-20-2026 11:07:03

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