News reporter David Haydon speaks with deputy news editor Al Greenwood on the recent announcements made by INEOS regarding construction of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit in Europe, as well as several cracker expansions.

Discussion includes how increased US oil production is providing confidence for the supply of natural gas liquids (NGLs) as feedstocks to European and US plants.

News reporter David Haydon speaks to senior editor John Dietrich, deputy managing editor Zachary Moore and senior editor manager Katherine Sale on the June 6-7 ICIS Pan-American Phenol/Acetone Conference held in Houston.

Discussion includes the ongoing capacity expansion in Asia, as well as optimism for future demand growth via innovation.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with markets editor Lane Kelley on the US polyethylene (PE) market. Discussion ranges from the effect that ample supplies are having both in the US market and abroad, as well as the Texas PE plants coming online later in the year.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with senior editor Ignacio Sotolongo on the crude oil market following the 25 May meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC members to extend oil production cuts. Discussion includes market sentiment, as well as the developing relationship between OPEC and shale oil producers in the US Gulf Coast.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with editor Steven McGinn on the current US gasoline market. Discussion ranges from the effect fuel-efficient vehicles are having on market demand, as well as the recent uptick in refinery run rates.

News reporter David Haydon speaks to deputy managing editor Zachary Moore on two segments of the US aromatics market: toluene and mixed xylenes. Discussion includes margins coming down for toluene disproportionation plants, as well as the anticipated effect summer gasoline demand will have on the market.

News reporter David Haydon speaks to markets reporter Jessie Waldheim on the US olefins market. Discussion includes the effects that tighter Q1 supply had on butadiene and propylene, as well as the upward trend for ethylene spot prices.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with senior editor Ignacio Sotolongo on the crude oil market. The discussion ranges from the drop in prices for crude futures, to possible decisions during the ministerial meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC members on 25 May.

News reporter David Haydon speaks to senior editor Zachary Moore on the US benzene market. Discussion ranges from the still-low import volumes from Asia, as well as an update on turnarounds at US styrene facilities.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with senior editor Leela Landress Perez on the regional and global oleochemical market. The discussion ranges from glycerine supply issues to the effect US biodiesel production could have on kosher crude glycerine.