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OUTLOOK ’26: No signs of recovery in Europe ethylene oxide chain
LONDON (ICIS)--European ethylene oxide (EO) 2026 discussions largely centred around stable-to-soft agreements, depending on starting point and account, at the end of 2026. Optimism for January...
OUTLOOK ’26: Rationalized Europe epoxy ops landscape weighed against muted demand
LONDON (ICIS)--European epoxy resin players will face reduced structural capacity in 2026 following Westlake’s Pernis site closure, but buyers remain composed amid a modest demand outlook. Seller...
OUTLOOK ’26: US caustic soda demand expected to remain challenged in 2026
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US caustic soda market is expected to face continued hurdles in 2026 with supply growth expected amid a backdrop of flat to softer demand. The market faces further headwinds from...
OUTLOOK ’26: Structural shifts drive bearish views for Europe naphtha in H1 2026
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe’s naphtha and gasoline markets are entering 2026 shaped by structural shifts in the refining and petrochemical sectors. Weak petchem demand, crude volatility to dictate...
OUTLOOK ’26: Americas base oil markets set to navigate oversupply alongside stagnant demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Americas base oil markets are expected to be oversupplied relative to demand through 2026. Key themes that will drive base oils markets in North and South America include: Group I:...
OUTLOOK ’26: Europe P-series glycol ethers bracing for more import pressure, subdued demand
LONDON (ICIS)--The focus for European propylene glycol ethers heading into 2026 will be the outcome of ongoing strategic domestic asset reviews, and the impact of Asia-origin imports on the domestic...
OUTLOOK ’26: Europe glycerine supply instability looms amid stable demand
LONDON (ICIS)--Evolving supply dynamics linked to biodiesel run rates and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) have resulted in mixed supply expectations for the European glycerine market. EUDR...
DOMO’s Germany subsidiaries file for insolvency though operations continue
LONDON (ICIS)--DOMO Chemicals’ three German subsidiaries have filed for insolvency though operations at all sites are currently continuing, the Belgium-based company said. The affected business...
OUTLOOK ’26: Europe PO demand weakness from derivatives expected to limit recovery
LONDON (ICIS)--The European propylene oxide (PO) market remained weak in 2025, with consumption in 2026 forecast to stay at subdued levels. Permanent plant shutdown in Europe Macroeconomic...
OUTLOOK ’26: Slow consumption continues to weigh on Europe oxo-alcohols market
LONDON (ICIS)--Participants in the European oxo-alcohols market anticipate 2026 will mirror 2025, as sluggish consumption, weak buyer sentiment and ongoing economic concerns are expected to persist....
ICIS TTF Early Day assessments: 30 December 2025
- EU gas storage levels at 59% full - ICIS - Turkey’s state gas importer BOTAS finalises LNG supply deal with Woodside Energy, converts HOA signed in September to binding SPA - ICIS - Developer...
Czech gas demand set to rise through 2035, reliance on German imports to grow
Czech gas demand forecast to rise on coal-to-gas switch Domestic production limited Security of supply will hinge on expanded German exit capacity at VIP Brandov LONDON (ICIS)--Czech gas demand is...
China’s Nov NBA imports down by 25.1% on fewer cargoes from major sources
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s n-butanol (NBA) imports in November fell by 25.1% month on month due to reductions from Taiwan and Russia markets, the key suppliers, data from the ICIS Supply and Demand...
China’s Nov BD imports surge by 60.1% amid more European volumes
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--In November 2025, China’s butadiene (BD, HS Code: 29012410) imports reached 56,160 tonnes, increasing by 60.1% month on month, data from the ICIS Supply & Demand...
ANALYSIS: China’s LNG imports fell 12% in 2025 despite remaining world’s top buyer
2025 LNG imports: 67.36 million tonnes, down 12% Prices fell: $465.1/tonne Jan–Nov vs $575.4/tonne 2024 Demand weak; supply up: pipelines, domestic gas crowd out LNG SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s...
China’s Guangxi Huayi gets mechanical completion of MTO project
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s Guangxi Huayi Energy Chemical has completed mechanical construction of its 1 million tonne/year methanol to olefin (MTO) project at Qinzhou in Guangxi, the company said....
OUTLOOK ’26: Asia IPA faces oversupply and margin pressure as new capacities loom
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s isopropanol (IPA) producers head into 2026 under pressure from anticipated capacity additions, which will intensify competition and keep prices subdued. IPA could glean...
OUTLOOK ’26: Asia melamine eyes trade flow impact from new capacity, Europe ADD review
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s melamine market is unlikely to experience sharp shifts in the first half (H1) of 2026, even as growing production capacity may continue to exert pressure on regional...
OUTLOOK ‘26: Asia ABS H1 optimism rooted in China’s export opportunities
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia's acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) projections are cautiously mixed in the first half of 2026, as the age-old conundrum of China’s capacity expansions could be eased...
OUTLOOK ’26: Asia MEK eyes support from tighter H1 supply
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Supply and cost factors are expected to shape the methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) market in Asia in the first half of 2026, as scheduled plant turnarounds tighten regional availability....