In this paper, Chemicals Analyst Anna Fittock explains the vagaries of European ethylene and propylene monthly price settlement and forecasting according to Alan Williamson, Olefins Consultant EMEA and Sarah Rae, VP, Propylene and Derivatives including:
- How contract volumes are becoming increasingly competitive to place
- How discounts and the length of contracts are changing
- How the spread to naphtha impacts monthly price settlements and price forecasts alongside market fundamentals
The insight paper is the first of a 3-part series, taking a deep dive into the Europe, US and Asia ethylene and propylene markets.
Further details and additional insights are available from Argus' Light Olefins services including:
- Argus Olefins Outlook
- Argus Ethylene Analytics
- Argus Propylene Analytics
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