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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

Middle East turmoil pushes PP prices up, with coal-based PP gaining edge

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--Geopolitical tensions are reshaping China’s PP market, favoring coal-based producers and elevating industry risks.

03-17-2026 17:40:57

China’s aniline market on rollercoaster following crude movements

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East, followed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have emerged as a key element in navigating global energy and chemical products markets.

03-12-2026 15:36:53

Cyclone Mitchell hits Australia coast, triggering supply concerns shortly

Shandong (JLC), February 14, 2026—The temporary disturbance of Tropical Cyclone Mitchell in Western Australia triggered short-term concerns over tightening iron ore supply, but it did not alter the ov

02-14-2026 11:58:45

Jiangsu coastal gas pipeline to come online by year-end

Beijing (JLC), December 4, 2025—Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group will bring the Jiangsu coastal gas pipeline online by year-end, Jiangsu government said on its official website on November 30.

12-04-2025 14:00:41

Margins of coal-based methanol producers rally in Q1

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2025—China’s coal-based methanol producers enjoyed better margins in the first half of 2025 due to lower coal prices and higher methanol prices.

04-15-2025 17:39:11

Output of China’s first coal-rock gas field tops 3 bcm

Beijing (JLC), February 21, 2025--As of February 19, PetroChina Daji coal-rock gas field has achieved a cumulative output of over 3 billion cubic meters (bcm), according to a company source.

02-21-2025 15:12:57

Shanxi produces 10.27 bcm of coalbed methane in Q1-Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2024--Shanxi produced 10.27 billion cubic meters (bcm) of coalbed methane in the first three quarters of 2024, accounting for 81.4% of the country’s total.

10-29-2024 09:07:33

Coal-based methanol plants suffer losses in Sep

The coal-based methanol plants ran at a loss from the first half of September, due to the lower methanol price and higher coal cost.

09-19-2024 18:15:09

Coal-based methanol producers see meager margins in late May

Shandong (JLC), May 24, 2024—Coal-based methanol producers faced narrowing margins in late May amid lower methanol offers and higher feedstock prices.

05-24-2024 17:40:30

LDPE coating price rises on tight supply

The price of LDPE coating grade kept rising in January-April, 2024. On April 12, the offers of LDPE coating were CNY11,300-11,500/mt in North China, which were higher than other products significantly

04-18-2024 10:33:19

Growth of domestic coal, oil and gas production accelerates in November

Guangzhou (JLC), December 15, 2023 – Domestic production of coal, oil, natural gas and power generation all saw faster year-on-year growth in November.

12-15-2023 18:37:38

CNOOC discovers deep coalbed methane field

Beijing (JLC), October 23, 2023--China’s offshore producer CNOOC announced the discovery of a deep coalbed methane (CBM) field at the eastern edge of Erdos Basin on October 23.

10-23-2023 17:35:15

China’s largest coastal oil storage facilities enter operation

Guangzhou (JLC), August 25, 2023 – Phase III of the commercial crude oil storage tank farm at Dongjiakou Port run by Shandong Port Group (SPG) has been put into operation.

08-25-2023 14:31:27

Coal-based methanol units face low profits, despite falling coal prices

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2023—China’s coal-methanol enterprises mostly suffered from margins losses in January-April, though coal prices continued to fall in the stint.

05-11-2023 17:09:56

Shanxi produces 1.71 bcm of coalbed methane in Jan-Feb

Beijing (JLC), March 29, 2023--Shanxi produces 1.71 billion cubic meters (bcm) of coalbed methane in the first two months of 2023, accounting for 82.6% of the country’s total, data from the Shanxi Bur

03-29-2023 17:38:27

Coal-based methanol units face narrower losses on slipping coal prices

Shandong (JLC), March 1, 2023—The margin loss of coal-based methanol units narrowed but the cost pressure lingered.

03-01-2023 17:56:48

Methanol futures prices pick up on higher coal prices

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2023—China methanol futures prices rallied, driven up by rebounded coal prices.

02-24-2023 17:42:57

World’s largest coal chemical project achieves MEG product

Shandong (JLC), October 12, 2022--Yulin Chemical under Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group achieved on-specification MEG product from its new chemical material demonstration project by coal sepa

10-12-2022 17:21:22

Coating-grade LDPE prices fall on bearish environment, oversupply

The decline in the coating-grade LDPE price was caused by the bearish macroeconomic environment and the lower import cost.

08-16-2022 17:37:09

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