
Ammonium Nitrate CAS: 6484-52-2

PetroChina has big projects under construction. It is spending $4.7 billion and $4.2 billion

The US Gulf Coast begins recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur as ports, rail networks and petrochemical facilities assess restart operations. While production impacts are expected to remain limited, buyers should closely monitor logistics recovery and shipment schedules throughout the first week of July.

Iran enters H2 2026 presenting three distinct institutional positions on diplomacy, maritime security and international engagement. For chemical buyers, understanding these competing policy signals is becoming as important as monitoring production capacity or sanctions compliance.

Bangladesh is evaluating the restart of its state fertilizer plants as ammonia supplies improve. The outcome will be closely watched for its impact on fertilizer availability, rice production, and regional food security during the 2026 growing season.

The July start of India’s new economic reality sees customs duty exemptions on petrochemical inputs expire, raising import costs across multiple sectors. Plastics, textiles, pharma, and auto industries must now recalibrate pricing and margins. This article explores the immediate impacts and strategic responses.

South Korea’s petrochemical sector is emerging from a wave of force majeure declarations as LG Chem, Lotte Chemical and Hanwha Solutions resume normal cracker operations. Naphtha and LPG supplies are stabilising, Brent crude is stabilising, and battery‑material chemicals such as NMP, PVDF and LiPF6 are seeing renewed demand. Global buyers must navigate contract renegotiations, delivery commitments and a tightening supply chain to secure competitive pricing and reliable logistics.
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