Naphtha

Taiwan's CPC brings naphtha cracker online a week early

U.S. naphtha exports surge to record high on Japanese, Venezuelan buying

South Korea's LG Chem to import Russian naphtha

The country's Industry Ministry had earlier confirmed the shipment, including its size, but did not disclose the importing company's name.

Iran war chokes petrochemical supply, sends plastic prices soaring

About $20 B–$25 B worth of petrochemical products pass through the Strait annually, underscoring the fact that continued disruptions to this flow would push producers to pass the higher costs on to consumers.

South Korea enforces naphtha export ban amid Middle East supply disruptions

The move requires refiners to divert export volumes to the local market and give the government powers to order production and allocation of naphtha, a key petrochemical feedstock used in chips, autos, plastics and everyday goods.

Russia's Novatek to maximize naphtha exports in March amid Asia shortage

Rising production in Ust-Luga and easing ice conditions in the Baltic Sea will allow Novatek to boost naphtha exports to Asian markets, where supply challenges due to the Gulf conflict have sent prices to record highs.

Asia refining margins rocket to highest in nearly 4 years on Hormuz supply disruption

India's Haldia has ample naphtha, plans to step up local purchases amid US–Iran conflict

Asia's naphtha crack surges to 4-yr high

Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to U.S. firms, India

The Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 Tsft3 of raw gas and 75 Bbbl of condensate, is central to Aramco's ambitions to boost its gas output to become a major global natural gas player and to expand its offerings of light crude grades.