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Korean EPS unit shutdown creates window for China's EPS exports

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026--The shutdown of BASF's Ulsan EPS plant disrupted South Korea’s supply-demand, bringing short-term opportunities for China's EPS exports.

08-26-2026 17:15:44

China’s PDH unit operating rate continues to fall

Beijing (JLC), August 24, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 66.73% in the week to August 20, down 3.32 percentage points compared with the week to August 13.

08-24-2026 16:47:49

State-owned refinery run rates rally on unit restart

Guangzhou (JLC), August 21, 2026--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates rebounded in the week ending August 19 (Wednesday) following the restart of a refinery, JLC’s data shows.

08-21-2026 11:36:47

Eco Prime Hainan to bring its HVO/SAF unit online

Beijing (JLC), August 20, 2026—Eco Prime (Hainan) Green Energy Technology’s 300,000 mt/yr HVO/SAF unit, equipped with self-developed technology and catalysts, is expected to enter trial operation in S

08-20-2026 14:44:24

China’s SBS unit operating rate rises in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026--In July, the operating rate of SBS producers was 45.28%, up 3.97% month on month but down 22.24% year on year.

08-20-2026 11:03:00

China’s PDH unit operating rate slips

Beijing (JLC), August 17, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 70.05% in the week to August 13, down 0.21 percentage points compared with the week to August 6.

08-17-2026 16:31:19

China PP supply recovery to cap price rally as maintenance units restart

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026—China’s PP prices are likely to retreat from recent highs as restarting maintenance units and weak downstream demand loosen the supply-driven rally.

08-13-2026 17:16:00

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

China’s PDH unit operating rate climbs further

Beijing (JLC), August 10, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 70.27% in the week to August 6, up 1.66 percentage points compared with the week to July 30, JLC’s data showed.

08-10-2026 17:09:35

China’s PDH unit operating rate rebounds

Beijing (JLC), August 3, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 69.34% in the week to July 30, up 3.53 percentage points compared with the week to July 23, JLC’s data showed.

08-03-2026 17:12:58

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

China’s PDH unit operating rate goes down

Beijing (JLC), July 27, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 65.84% in the week to July 23, down 4.39 percentage points compared with the week to July 16, JLC’s data showed.

07-27-2026 15:40:53

China’s PDH unit operating rate continues to climb

Beijing (JLC), July 20, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 70.23% in the week to July 16, up 2.58 percentage points compared with the week to July 9, JLC’s data showed.

07-20-2026 16:26:17

Sinopec Hunan to build 1.2 mln mt/yr jet fuel unit

Guangzhou (JLC), July 17, 2026--Sinopec Hunan Petrochemical plans to build a 1.2 million mt/yr jet fuel hydrogenation unit, according to a public notice.

07-17-2026 19:03:24

China’s SBS unit operating rate rises in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--In June, the operating rate of SBS producers stood at 41.52%, up 4.09% month on month but down 27.63% year on year.

07-15-2026 16:02:00

China’s PDH unit operating rate goes up

Beijing (JLC), July 13, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 67.65% in the week to July 9, up 3.81 percentage points compared with the week to July 2, JLC’s data showed.

07-13-2026 16:16:16

China ethyl acetate firms on unit turnarounds, cost hikes, margin squeeze

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026—China's ethyl acetate prices have firmed in July, underpinned by scheduled unit turnarounds, cost support from rising acetic acid prices, and producers' reluctance to sell

07-08-2026 15:05:01

China’s PDH unit operating rate slips

Beijing (JLC), July 6, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 63.74% in the week to July 2, down 5.25 percentage points compared with the week to June 25, JLC’s data showed.

07-06-2026 16:34:05

China’s PDH unit operating rate rises further

Beijing (JLC), June 29, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 68.99% in the week to June 25, up 2.58 percentage points compared with the week to June 18, JLC’s data showed.

06-29-2026 16:26:18

China’s PDH unit operating rate moves up

Beijing (JLC), June 22, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 66.41% in the week to June 18, up 3.86 percentage points compared with the week to June 11, JLC’s data showed.

06-22-2026 16:29:13

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