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The impact of COVID-19 on the ethylene and petchems markets
The impact of COVID-19 on the ethylene and petchems markets
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
With COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe rapidly bringing the petrochemical demand into a lull, pressure on the upstream naphtha market has become two-fold in the recent weeks. Travel restrictions and the progressive loss in demand from the petrochemical sector have added extra weight. S&P Global Platts ethylene and naphtha editors look closely at the cycle of events since the coronavirus breakout.
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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