LONDON (ICIS)--Following another consecutive increase in propylene and ethylene costs for July, oxo-alcohols editor Jane Massingham discusses the impact on derivatives butyl acetate (butac), glycol ethers and acrylate esters with Nick Cleeve, Eashani Chavda and Katherine Sale.

LONDON (ICIS)--Following methanol contract settlements last week, which resulted in a 12% decline for Europe in Q3 and a 6% decrease for US in July, players are looking to the spot market for any signs of demand recovery.

ICIS market experts Eashani Chavda and Anna Matherne discuss the methanol outlook for July and the recent surge in US spot prices.

LONDON (ICIS)--Following methanol contract settlements last week, which resulted in a 12% decline for Europe in Q3 and a 6% decrease for US in July, players are looking to the spot market for any signs of demand recovery.

ICIS market experts Eashani Chavda and Anna Matherne discuss the methanol outlook for July and the recent surge in US spot prices.

BP’s decision to sell the bulk of its petrochemicals assets raises questions over the narrative that the sector as a saviour of the oil and gas industry, as some players start to look beyond the hydrocarbon era.

Also discusses the recent rise in coronavirus infection rates, China's imminent move to polypropylene independence, and paradigm shifts in the pandemic.

ICIS deputy Europe news editor Tom Brown talks to Paul Hodges, chairman at consultancy International eChem; John Richardson, ICIS Senior Consultant, Asia; ICIS Insight Editor Nigel Davis.

BP’s decision to sell the bulk of its petrochemicals assets raises questions over the narrative that the sector as a saviour of the oil and gas industry, as some players start to look beyond the hydrocarbon era.

Also discusses the recent rise in coronavirus infection rates, China's imminent move to polypropylene independence, and paradigm shifts in the pandemic.

ICIS deputy Europe news editor Tom Brown talks to Paul Hodges, chairman at consultancy International eChem; John Richardson, ICIS Senior Consultant, Asia; ICIS Insight Editor Nigel Davis.

The rally in urea prices is expected to slow as China resumes exports following the end of its domestic season. The market has been able to ride out the coronavirus slump so far but a seasonal slowdown in the coming months would be the real test for producers.

ICIS editors Julia Meehan and Deepika Thapliyal discuss how Brazil and India would be the key regions to determine market trend.

The rally in urea prices is expected to slow as China resumes exports following the end of its domestic season. The market has been able to ride out the coronavirus slump so far but a seasonal slowdown in the coming months would be the real test for producers.

ICIS editors Julia Meehan and Deepika Thapliyal discuss how Brazil and India would be the key regions to determine market trend.

The chemical sector faces the possibility of an L-shaped recovery as depression-like conditions persist for several years, with a rapid shift from oil to renewable energy also impacting the industry dynamics.

- Quick shift to electric vehicles

- Can expect a shift back towards long-term oil price of $24/bbl

- Energy mix will move quickly to renewables

- L-shaped recovery a possibility

- Rapid shift from oil to renewable energy has implications for chemicals

- China’s shift to paraxylene (PX) self-sufficiency affects projects elsewhere

- Chemical companies hit by rise of cyber-crime during pandemic

The chemical sector faces the possibility of an L-shaped recovery as depression-like conditions persist for several years, with a rapid shift from oil to renewable energy also impacting the industry dynamics.

- Quick shift to electric vehicles

- Can expect a shift back towards long-term oil price of $24/bbl

- Energy mix will move quickly to renewables

- L-shaped recovery a possibility

- Rapid shift from oil to renewable energy has implications for chemicals

- China’s shift to paraxylene (PX) self-sufficiency affects projects elsewhere

- Chemical companies hit by rise of cyber-crime during pandemic