Platts Olefinscan delivers weekly analyses and pricing from key olefins markets around the world. Track the performance of spot and contract prices for ethylene, propylene, butadiene, raffinate-1, crude C4, and ethylene, and monitor plant operations to gain the valuable market intelligence you need to make critical decisions.
Features
Every issue of Platts Olefinscan gives you the edge by providing
- Spot and contract pricing evaluated and assessed by Platts price-reporting experts for ethylene, propylene, butadiene, raffinate-1, crude C4 and ethylene glycol globally
- In-depth market commentary analyzing what is driving the market, from feedstocks down into the derivative chains
- Plant operations information with the latest on supply-demand balance including scheduled turnarounds, unplanned outages, and new plant projects
- Market transactions with commentary and details on deals made around the world
- Platts Petrochemical Cracker Margin index
- Global olefins production table.
Who Should Buy
Senior executives, producers, consumers and traders and anyone across the production chain rely on Platts Olefinscan to make informed decisions using accurate, reliable data.
Benefits
Platts Olefinscan's clear, concise and objective reporting into the global olefins market enables you to act swiftly and confidently, helping executives, strategic planners, and portfolio managers to recognize and seize opportunities as they arise.
Platts Petrochemical Cracker Margin index gives you the ability to access an integrated analysis of production economics from naphtha to polymers, so you can work out your costs in advance
Plus the Olefinscan provides you with the latest vital olefins information at close of assessment on Friday.
Make informed decisions knowing you're backed by the industry's most reliable source of news and price assessments.
Platts Olefinscan is must-read information for anyone in the olefin markets
- Expert commentary helps you understand why prices have moved
- Platts cracker margin (PCM) provides up-to-the-minute analysis of cracker profitability using the benchmark prices for naphtha and other key feedstocks
- Prices assessed using established methodologies applied by professionals who adhere to the most stringent ethical standards in the industry
- Independent compliance and editorial departments to ensure rigorous and consistent application of Platts methodology
Purchase and Delivery Options
Standard Delivery
Platts Olefinscan is delivered by mail and in PDF format via email. It is also available for download from Platts.com.
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