Ethane prices rise as margins widen in concert with the introduction of Cedar Bayou cracker.
New unit in Baytown, Texas will be one of the largest and most-efficient crackers in the world.
Latest spill is the third inadvertent release into the Snitz Creek since September.
Frac Spread: Will The Hawks Take Flight? Pompeo’s ascension to secretary of state could signal a hardline approach to Iran and Venezuela, which could impact global oil prices.
State-controlled oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA will discuss alternatives for its liquefied petroleum gas distribution unit in a board meeting this week, one person with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Five-year outlook says demand will trend toward petrochemicals and away from motor fuels and diesel.