A colorless liquid with a distinctive anesthetic-like odor.
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A sanctioned tanker carrying MTBE gasoline additive is traversing the Arctic route to Russia, signaling severe domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on refineries. This rare shipment hig
Chile evaluates E10 ethanol-gasoline blending to cut fuel costs by $107 million amid rising oil prices. The plan targets reduced import dependency and MTBE phase-out by 2030.
Sinostar PEC Holdings reported a 54% profit surge despite a 10.8% revenue drop caused by a merger slashing propylene and polypropylene sales. Chemical segments showed mixed results, with MTBE volumes
Indonesian Chandra Asri Petroleum has increased MTBE and butene-1 production capacity by 25% at its Cilegon base. This move enhances domestic supply security and supports downstream manufacturing grow
LyondellBasell shut down its Bayport Choate PO/TBA plants following an operational upset and gas flare, causing US MTBE spot prices and liquidity to rise.
Chandra Asri completed MTBE and butene-1 expansion in Indonesia, increasing output by 25% after technical trials at its Cilegon facility.
Asian MTBE prices surged to near two-year highs as Middle East conflict threatens feedstock supply flows, creating significant uncertainty in the regional market.
SABIC commissioned its Jubail MTBE plant ahead of schedule with 1 MMt/y capacity, while its $6.4 billion Fujian complex in China reaches 87% completion for a Q3 2026 startup.
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