ChemBriefFeedstock Costs Pressure Global Styrene Margins
Elevated benzene costs and lackluster demand are squeezing global styrene margins, with production economics expected to remain challenged amid sustained high oil prices.
chemweek · 2026-10-21 03:14
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SABIC declares force majeure on styrene, methanol supply at Al Jubail
SABIC declared force majeure on styrene and methanol supplies at Al Jubail due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, impacting two units with a combined annual capacity of 1.16 million metric tons.
chemweek · 2026-03-27 03:52
Winter Storm Disrupts US Gulf Coast Chemical Production
Severe winter storms forced major chemical producers in Texas to halt operations, disrupting methanol and styrene supplies. While immediate price impacts remain limited, markets monitor potential long
ccin · 2026-02-02 00:00
Unigel to Close Brazil Styrene, Toluene Plant
Unigel will shut down its Brazilian styrene and toluene production facility due to negative global market trends, consolidating operations solely at its Guarujá site.
chemweek · 2026-01-12 17:46