15
Dec
US Petchems: operating rates rise strongly in Q3 – Week 50 2025
In Week 30 we highlighted the growth of US ethylene production in first half 2025.
08
Dec
2025 in review: How actual market indicators stacked up against early forecasts – Week 49 2025
2025 was marked by significant volatility, driven largely by the impact of US–China tariffs, which
03
Nov
Spotlight on US-China relations – Week 44 2025
Since the recent US presidential election, relations between the US and China have been at
13
Oct
Chinese port fees: Bracing for the impact of escalating US/China trade tensions – Week 41 2025
On 14 October, China’s special port service fee takes effect on U.S.-related vessels (built, flagged,
06
Oct
Mont Belvieu at a crossroads: price correction or persistent elevation? – Week 40 2025
2025 has been an atypical year for global energy markets, including LPG, with geopolitics increasingly
15
Sep
USTR Fees: Implications for the VLGC Market – Week 37 2025
On 14 October, USTR Section 301 port-entry fees take effect on Chinese-owned/operated and Chinese-built vessels.
28
Jul
US ethylene production & ethane consumption up in first half of 2025 – Week 30 2025
Although final figures are not yet out, it appears that US ethylene capacity utilisation has
21
Jul
VLGC freight market outlook: volatility driven by geopolitics, fundamentals set to strengthen – Week 29 2025
VLGC freight markets were marked by significant volatility in the first half of 2025, with
30
Jun
Navigating US-China ethane licensing challenges – Week 26 2025
After the announcement in May that, effective 23 May 2025, U.S. exporters would need a
09
Jun
How much can US NGL production be affected by associated vs non-associated gas output? – Week 23 2025
Ongoing market uncertainty over global crude oil versus natural gas demand is creating complex dynamics