Sway My Way – Global Chemical Market Imbalances Lessen, Clean Energy & Renewable Ambitions Grow

Daily Chemical Reaction

Sway My Way – Global Chemical Market Imbalances Lessen, Clean Energy & Renewable Ambitions Grow

Key Points:

• The global polymer market is showing signs of moving toward a more normal balance as regional disconnects lessen, but the upcoming winter reflects significant risk.
• NW European natural gas prices have fallen considerably relative to US levels, and we discuss a few petrochemical production cost curve developments in early 4Q22.
• We highlight recent movements in NW Europe polymer and ethylene values relative to US levels, as we foresee more concerns with demand than global supply in 4Q22.
• We discuss the BP acquisition of Archaea Energy to further its clean product growth ambitions, Dow’s circular and recycled product targets for 2030, and other updates.
• Global container freight rates on avg. continue to trend toward 2019 levels. Though a few pockets reflect near-term support, indications of a global slowdown are rising.

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