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China’s MX output climbs in Aug on rising operating rate

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's mixed xylene (MX) output climbed to 3.33 million mt in August as operating rates rebounded toward 76.7%, with September supply expected to reach a year-to-da

09-08-2026 16:56:04

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--In August, the operating rate of China's polybutadiene units was 79.99%, up by 0.57 percentage points month on month.

09-08-2026 15:22:05

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

China’s PDH unit operating rate continues to rise

Beijing (JLC), September 7, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 70.19% in the week to September 3, up 2.46 percentage points compared with the week to August 27.

09-07-2026 15:43:28

Sinopec Beihai's 50,000-dwt terminal officially in operation

Guangzhou (JLC), September 4, 2026--Sinopec Beihai Refining & Chemical's 50,000-dwt terminal saw the completion of its first unloading, indicating that the terminal is now officially in service.

09-04-2026 17:14:34

China’s PDH unit operating rate recovers

Beijing (JLC), August 31, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 67.73% in the week to August 27, up one percentage point compared with the week to August 20.

08-31-2026 16:08:55

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

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

Liaoning Jincheng puts bonded crude tank project into operation

Guangzhou (JLC), August 14, 2026--Haihang Industrial, a subsidiary of Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical, officially put a bonded crude oil tank project into operation recently.

08-14-2026 18:12:08

PipeChina starts operating Lianhuai section of Lianyi crude pipeline

Guangzhou (JLC), August 13, 2026--PipeChina successfully started operating the Lianyungang-Huai'an (Lianhuai) section of the Lianyungang-Yizheng (Lianyi) crude oil pipeline on August 13.

08-13-2026 18:54:51

DOP production declines in H1 2026 amid persistent operating constraints

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--China’s DOP output totaled 687,800 mt in H1 2026, down 4.47% YoY, as tepid demand and poor producer margins continued to weigh on operations.

08-13-2026 10:20:35

HAPCO completes first trial operations at its crude terminal

Guangzhou (JLC), August 12, 2026--On August 10, HAPCO completed the first trial operations, including vessel berthing and simulated oil unloading, at its 300,000-dwt crude oil terminal.

08-12-2026 17:34:27

Ningbo's first methanol bunkering vessel comes into operation

Guangzhou (JLC), August 12, 2026--Ningbo's first methanol bunkering vessel ''ZHONG RAN LV NENG 85'' has been put into operation, marking the ability of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to carry out reg

08-12-2026 16:50:57

China styrene operating rate and output analysis in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026--In July 2026, multiple major styrene units underwent concentrated production cuts and shutdowns, pushing the industry's operating rate to its lowest level in nearly tw

08-11-2026 16:04:35

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026--In July, the operating rate of China’s polybutadiene units was 79.42%, up by 1.31 percentage points month on month.

08-11-2026 15:12:48

Bozhong 19-6 gas field Phase I enters full operation

Beijing (JLC), August 10, 2026—The first phase of Bozhong 19-6 gas field development project has entered full operation, with a daily output surpassing 5,200 mt of oil equivalent.

08-10-2026 17:59:43

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

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

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