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US continues to be a major driver of global ethylene demand

Global ethylene demand continues to grow, reflecting the essential role of this petrochemical in producing plastics, packaging, and other everyday…
China to be at the forefront of global propylene demand in 2026

The global propylene market has posted steady growth in recent years and is forecasted to grow significantly at a CAGR…
Oil and gas contracts activity drops in 2025

Global oil and gas contracts activity reported a decrease of 12% in the number of contracts from 6,993 in 2024…
India to significantly contribute global polyolefins capacity additions through 2030

India is set to significantly expand its polyolefins production capacity to address rapidly increasing domestic demand, reduce heavy import dependence…
Low-carbon hydrogen sector faces challenges meeting ambitious capacity targets

The global hydrogen economy is evolving, entering a new inflection point in 2026 amid shifting market realities, changing policy landscapes,…

Asia to spearhead global CDU capacity additions by 2030

Asia is likely to witness the highest crude distillation unit (CDU) capacity additions globally, representing about 40% of the total…
Hormuz under escort: market and geopolitical implications of US naval protection for tankers

Hundreds of oil and LNG tankers remain stranded in Gulf waters amid growing hostilities, highlighting the scale of disruption at…
Oil and gas contracts value reports increase in Q4 2025

Global oil and gas contracts reported a quarter-on-quarter increase in total disclosed value, with $44.7bn in Q4 2025 as compared…
Geopolitics to have a profound impact on upstream investments, says GlobalData poll

Companies operating in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry have been observing capital discipline in recent years…
China to dominate the global plastics demand in 2026

The global plastics market is on an upward trajectory and is forecast to grow significantly at a CAGR of 2.6%…

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