Podcast: Tight ACN and oxo-alcohol markets closely monitor upstream propylene
Jane Massingham
26-Jan-2021
LONDON (ICIS)–The Europe acrylonitrile (ACN) and oxo-alcohols markets remain tight as both deal with force majeure declarations, but further pressure is coming from availability of upstream propylene.
In this podcast, ICIS pricing editor Jane Massingham finds out more from the propylene editor Nel Weddle as the markets are poised for another round of contract talks this week.
- ACN force majeure declarations from INEOS Nitriles and Petkim
- Oxo-alcohols force majeures from BASF and Sasol
- February contract talks for propylene due this week
- European refinery output eyed as a key influencing factor
- High US prices a driving force for C3 demand
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