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China INE crude price slips on bearish IEA demand forecast

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a decrea

04-15-2026 19:09:19

Shandong independents' run rates rally in mid-May

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates rebounded in the week ending April 15, JLC’s data shows.

04-15-2026 19:07:32

Ningbo completes first cross-regional blended biofuel bunkering in East China

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--Chimbusco Ningbo recently completed the first cross-regional blended biofuel bunkering in East China, the China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) said on its WeC

04-15-2026 18:58:09

Independents' refining margins for imported crude surge

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude surged in mid-April when crude costs dropped more significantly than sales revenue.

04-15-2026 18:49:12

Jieyang supporting terminal project to be delivered by June 30

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--The supporting terminal project for the 5.2-million-cbm commercial crude oil storage tank farm in Guangdong's Jieyang is expected to be delivered by June 30.

04-15-2026 18:38:26

China PE maintenance losses to up by 36.73% MoM in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026 – China polyethylene (PE) maintenance losses might reach around 660,000 mt in April, a month on month increase of 36.73% from 482,700 mt in March, which is expected to h

04-15-2026 17:10:29

China’s SBS unit operating rate down in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026--In March, the operating rate of SBS producers was 52.68%, down 14.19% month on month and 11.30% year on year.

04-15-2026 15:04:00

Yanchang Petroleum gas output jumps 19% YoY in Q1

Beijing (JLC), April 15, 2026—In the first quarter of 2026, Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group produced 3.641 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas with a year-on-year increase of 19.03%.

04-15-2026 14:58:15

Natural latex price higher on firm cost support

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—High temperature and drought weather in rubber-producing regions domestically and internationally have slowed the tapping process and consequently shored up latex prices

04-15-2026 14:27:40

New wave of POM capacity set to reshape China's supply landscape

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026--A wave of capacity expansion is accelerating China's transition from import dependence toward self-sufficiency, altering the competitive dynamics of the POM market.

04-15-2026 13:40:27

China’s HDPE prices lead gains in early Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—In early April, China’s PE market saw sharp fluctuations, with HDPE prices showing the most pronounced gains among the three major varieties.

04-15-2026 11:35:24

Feb NBR import and export analysis

04-15-2026 11:21:48

Rises in PE prices underpinned by high cost, tight supply

04-15-2026 11:20:12

China n-butanol prices to go range-bound at highs before decreasing in Q2

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026 – In the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, China n-butanol (normal butanol) market price would go range-bound at highs in short term amid geopolitical conflict in the Middle

04-15-2026 10:14:58

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

China INE crude price extends gains after US blocks Strait of Hormuz

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rose again on Tuesday amid mounting supply concerns following the US announcement of

04-14-2026 19:20:37

PetroChina Fushun ethylene upgrade project to see mechanical completion by June

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2026--PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical is pushing forward its 800,000 mt/yr ethylene upgrade project, looking to achieve mechanical completion by June this year, according to

04-14-2026 18:58:59

China's foreign trade exceeds 11 trillion yuan for first time in Q1

Guangzhou (JLC), April 14, 2026--China's foreign trade reached 11.84 trillion yuan (about 1.69 trillion US dollars) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, surpassing 11 trillion yuan for the first time.

04-14-2026 18:32:19

China’s EVA market sees supply constraints in Apr-May

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—China’s EVA market has been experiencing periodic supply constraints amid concentrated unit maintenance domestically and falling imports in April-May.

04-14-2026 17:34:30

Crude volatility, supply-demand battle keep PE high-range

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—In March 2026, Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher, lifting polyethylene (PE) prices sharply; April saw high-range volatile trading, with supply-side spring tur

04-14-2026 17:03:00

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