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Guangxi Huayi Energy Chemical has resumed operations at its No.2 Acetic Acid plant in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China, following scheduled maintenance. The unit has a production capacity of 700,000 tons per year, supporting regional supply availability.

Sinopec has lowered its domestic Phenol offers in East China by CNY 100 per ton, effective 1st December 2025, reflecting market adjustments and pricing pressure in the region.

Celanese is set to shut down its Acetic Acid plant in Pulau Sakra, Singapore, in early December 2025. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons, will be taken offline as part of the planned maintenance or operational adjustment.

Reliance Industries has nominated its Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Contract Price at US$ 460/MT for the first half of December 2025. The price remains unchanged from November levels, indicating a stable market trend for the period.

Saudi Aramco has raised its December Contract Prices for LPG in Asia. Propane prices have been increased by US$ 20/MT, now assessed at US$ 495/MT, while Butane prices have been hiked by US$ 25/MT, reaching US$ 485/MT. These adjustments mark an upward revision from the company’s November settlement levels.

Kochi will host the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit 2026, charting India's 'Seaweed 2030' growth vision. The event aims to position India as a global leader in the multi-billion-dollar marine biotechnology economy, fostering investments and R&D.

China's NDRC will coordinate green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol supply/demand to boost large-scale development and cut costs. With over 150,000 tonnes green-hydrogen capacity, it aims to advance infrastructure and innovation.

Guangxi Huayi Energy Chemical has successfully resumed operations at its No. 2 Acetic Acid plant following scheduled maintenance activities. The facility, located in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China, has an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons. The restart is expected to enhance supply availability in the regional market.

Indian polymer market saw price rollovers for PP, PE, GPPS, HIPS, and PET effective Dec 1, 2025. RIL reduced PP deemed export prices by ₹1,000/MT, while other major players maintained rates.

European LDPE prices saw mixed trends. Spot prices rose by Euro +10/mt to Euro 985-995/mt due to tight supply, while contract prices fell by Euro -10/mt to Euro 1835-1840/mt, despite softer ethylene.