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Analysis on production margins of China’s maleic anhydride industry in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026—In the first half of 2026, with by-product steam’s value included, China’s maleic anhydride industry was gaining profits after experiencing losses in the second half of 2

06-10-2026 15:47:54

China LLDPE import by origin, Apr 2026

06-09-2026 15:38:43

First overseas LNG cargo of 2026 arrives in Guangzhou

Beijing (JLC), June 3, 2026—The Guangzhou LNG terminal, operated by Guangzhou Gas, took delivery of 15,000 mt of Mozambican LNG from the carrier British Partner on May 29.

06-03-2026 17:47:01

Geopolitical tensions delay China’s PP capacity buildup, shifting supply surplus risk to Q3 2026

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2026—Geopolitical tensions have disrupted China’s 2026 PP capacity expansion schedule. Several planned Q2 startups have been postponed to Q3, creating a supply tightness in Q2.

05-20-2026 17:09:58

China PP market influenced by cost and fundamentals in 2026

05-12-2026 18:16:57

PetroChina's net profit grows 1.9% in Q1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), April 30, 2026--PetroChina's net profit attributable to its shareholders increased by 1.9% year on year in Q1 2026, data from the company's Q1 2026 report shows, which was calculated

04-30-2026 19:36:46

Sinopec's net profit surges 28.2% in Q1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), April 29, 2026--Sinopec's net profit attributable to its shareholders leapt by 28.2% year on year in Q1 2026, thanks to rising crude oil prices, and improved spreads for by-products o

04-29-2026 19:05:12

Jiaao Enprotech profits from SAF sales in 2025

Beijing (JLC), April 29, 2026—Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech Stock (Jiaao Enprotech, 603822.SH) turned from loss to profit in 2025, with SAF playing a decisive role.

04-29-2026 09:06:19

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

China expands LPG imports in Mar 2026

Beijing (JLC), April 23, 2026—LPG inflows to China settled at 2.57 mln mt in March 2026, a month-on-month increase of 7.02%, data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC) showed.

04-23-2026 18:00:24

Liaoning to bring online 450 MW wind power, methanol project by Mar 2027

Guangzhou (JLC), April 22, 2026--Huadian Liaoning Energy is advancing its 450 MW wind power, green hydrogen and methanol project in Tieling, Liaoning, aiming to bring it online by March 2027, the Peop

04-22-2026 18:12:27

China to cut fuel ceilings on April 22, first time in 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), April 21, 2026--China will slash its retail ceilings of gasoline and diesel on April 22, 2026 (Wednesday), the first time this year, as international crude prices have retreated over

04-21-2026 18:44:49

China’s EO market soften before surging in Q1 2026 but remain unprofitable amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--China’s EO market rebounded sharply after softening but stayed unprofitable with lower operating rates in Q1 2026.

04-21-2026 16:08:22

China PTA market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026--In the first quarter of 2026, China’s PTA market saw a significant uptrend after a volatile start, with prices posting a marked increase quarter on quarter.

04-16-2026 17:34:34

China's GDP grows 5.0% in Q1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), April 16, 2026--China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.0% year on year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of S

04-16-2026 17:02:21

China acetone market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—In the first quarter of 2026, China’s acetone market price surged after fluctuating at low positions.

04-15-2026 08:30:59

PSF market fluctuates upward amid cost support in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--In Q1 2026, the polyester staple fiber (PSF) market exhibited an overall fluctuating upward trend. However, downstream buyers showed limited capacity to chase higher pr

04-14-2026 13:45:17

China unveils action plan to upgrade petrochemical sector in 2026-2029

Guangzhou (JLC), April 13, 2026--On April 3, 2026, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other top-tier ministries jointly released a comprehensive action plan to accelerate

04-13-2026 15:28:11

China’s aniline market robust in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026--In Q1 2026, China’s aniline market experienced an extreme rally.

04-09-2026 15:13:01

Chengdu to add 200,000 mt/yr UCO unit

Beijing (JLC), April 2, 2026--Tianjin Sanpinyuan Environmental Protection Technology started construction of its 200,000 mt/yr UCO unit in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, Chinanews reported on March

04-02-2026 15:20:10

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