Petrochemicals
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas liquids (NGL) , Natural Gas , Frac Spread , Storage
Frac Spread: Prices Falling And They’re Not Done
Natural gas, ethane and propane struggle with too much output and more to come.
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas liquids (NGL) , Frac Spread , Crude Oil , Storage
Frac Spread: Iran Crisis Vs. China Talks—A Good Trade
Oil prices retreat after the Middle East tensions eased, but stronger fundamentals could emerge if trade initiatives succeed.
Petrochemicals , Midstream
Enterprise, Navigator Load First Vessel At Ethylene Export Terminal
Vessel carries 25 million pounds of ethylene for Marubeni Corp.
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas , Crude Oil , Trade , International
Column: US Energy Consumption Hit By Economic Slowdown
Most traders are anticipating a cyclical acceleration in oil and energy consumption this year as the manufacturing and freight sectors put last year’s slowdown behind them.
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas liquids (NGL) , Natural Gas , Frac Spread , Crude Oil , Storage
Frac Spread: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Price Slump
Last week’s dip was slight, but NGL haunted by ghost of December prices past.
Petrochemicals , Imports , Exports , International
China Announces Tariff Exemptions For US Chemical, Oil Products
The decision, in effect for a year, could increase US petrochemical exports to China.
Marcellus–Utica Midstream , Petrochemicals , Shale Plays , Construction
Why Shell Headed For The Hills To Position Its Petchem Plant
Not only will the ethane cracker be supplied by the Marcellus and Utica shales, but the customers for its polyethylene are within a 700-mile radius.
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas liquids (NGL) , Natural Gas , Frac Spread , Crude Oil , Storage
Frac Spread: Slow Ride
Hydrocarbon prices are improving, but at a slower rate than expected based on tailwinds.
Petrochemicals
Three Workers Injured At TPC Refinery Explosion
Officials reported all workers were accounted for and three workers were injured in an early morning explosion at TPC Group’s refinery in Port Neches, Texas. The blast was reportedly that felt more than 30 miles (48 kms) away from the plant, a law enforcement official told Reuters.
Petrochemicals , Natural Gas liquids (NGL) , Natural Gas , Frac Spread , Crude Oil , Storage
Frac Spread: Winter Demand For Butane Bolsters NGL ‘Barrel’
Exports are also strong as normal butane chips away at the spread with isobutane.