A colorless liquid with a distinctive anesthetic-like odor.
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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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