A private sector coal-based ammonia urea company?
8Cost: Rs 7500 crore
8Is it possible to build one
8Going by the risk-taking capability of this business group, it may well go ahead
8The company is planning to hire the PMC contractor first, RFQ for the PMC contractor is likely to be released in April 2021 and RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in May 2021

The thing about the downstream refinery industry is that there is a fair amount of competition for contracts
8Here is a PX plant, of IOC, at Paradip, where an L-1 contractor emerged yesterday

8Are you looking for a plastic park to set up a new unit?
8Here is an outline of all the parks in India

Sri Narayani Plastic is another trading company
8That seems to be doing well
8It recently got a rating upgrade.i

8Pan Synthetics Pvt Ltd is a family run business engaged in trading flexible packaging films like Polyester, BOPP films, aluminium foil and other polymers
8It seems to be going from strength to strength

8Sodium Chlorite is needed in bulk
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8The quantum of installed capacity, demand, and production of caustic soda and soda ash during the year 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21(estimated)
8Import and Export of Sulphuric Acid & Sulphur for this period

8BPCL's Kochi refinery expansion has lead to the setting up of an industrial park
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Find out more on the chemicals on which BIS standards have been made mandatory
8There are 34 chemicals in all
8Imports too will have to elicit this certification

8The Atmanirbhar Bharat programme may not have much to offer to the chemical sector
8Here is why

GACL's profits are lower in Q-3 but then there is time ahead to pick up speed
8Interestingly cost of material consumed is higher in Q-3 this year compared to the same period last year
8This point to raw material cost inflation that could not perhaps be passed down to consumers

On February 10, 2021, moderate buying activities were observed in the open markets of Kanpur.

On February 10, 2021, slow buying activities were observed in the open markets of Delhi.

On February 10, 2021, slow buying activities were observed in the open markets of Mumbai.

On February 10, 2021, POM prices in the domestic market were stable in spite of lower international prices on higher domestic demand.

On February 10, 2021, DOP prices drifted lower in the domestic market of Chennai.

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket was quoted at around $60.49 per barrel on February 10, 2021.

BAM prices have increased continuously this week indicating a shortage of supply with a growing demand in the kandla market.

On February 10, 2021, demand for acrylic was moderate and prices have been steady for the last week in the Indian market.

Methanol prices have increased today indicating a shortage of supply with a growing demand in Mumbai and Kandla market.

On February 10, 2021, Petrochem sources confirmed that acetic acid prices have slipped in the Mumbai and Kandla market.

On February 10, 2021, caustic soda lye prices increased in the Delhi market.

The next ethane cargo for RIL is slated to arrive on March 13
8Port of origin Houston
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Why is Shell's Hazira terminal running surprisingly dry when all other terminals are taking in normal cargo?
8Is this because spot prices are still higher, or is there more to it than meets the eye?
8JKM prices are setting down, and isn't it time that the terminal start reporting fresh cargoes?

A Rs 25 crore fine was imposed on IOCL for polluting the environment in a refinery
8The company has paid up but under protest