POLYMER PRICES

North America August 2021: Prices mixed despite Hurricane Ida / Production downtimes drive up standard thermoplastics in particular / ABS, PC and polyamides move sideways / Market hopes for a breath of fresh air in September

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS USA

Polymer production on hold in multiple locations / Oil production in Texas reduced by 80%

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

USA update: Hurricane "Harvey" weakens / Lake Charles spared / Restarts planned in southern Texas

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Follow-up: Hurricane "Isaac" approaches Louisiana / Numerous US refinery complexes shut down or operating at reduced rates