Core Viewpoint - Shandong Naisite Carbon Black Co., Ltd. has launched a new technology for the preparation of multi-phase carbon black NC1107 based on silicon, boron, and carbon, along with the authorization of 3 invention patents, 6 utility model patents, and the establishment of 1 enterprise standard [1] Group 1 - The new technology employs multi-scale and multi-dimensional characterization methods combined with mechanical and dynamic performance testing [1] - Techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy are utilized to study the surface functional groups of carbon-silicon/carbon-boron composite carbon black [1] - The technology systematically evaluates the performance of carbon black in rubber, providing a reference for the preparation of other types of modified carbon black [1] Group 2 - The technology has developed a dual-phase and multi-phase carbon black with high conductivity and structural stability by doping carbon with silicon and boron elements [1] - This enhancement improves the mechanical properties, conductivity, wear resistance, and thermal stability of carbon black, while reducing rolling resistance in tires [1] - The application of this technology contributes to improving vehicle fuel efficiency and extending tire lifespan [1]

中化新网讯 近日，利民股份子公司坦桑尼亚利丰公司携手核心客户，启动了系列"好品质，看得见"主 题推广活动。作为活动首站，在坦桑尼亚主要市场Morogoro与Makambako两地的推广活动已顺利落 幕，共吸引110余名经销商、零售商及种植大户踊跃参与。 会上，利丰推广团队通过现场演示产品入水状态、展示核心指标，结合示范试验案例，详细阐述了公司 核心产品Farmerzeb与Masterkinga的品质优势，及其在作物上的显著应用效果。同时，团队针对不同市 场的特点及重点作物的实际需求，精准分享了作物管理要点与科学用药方案，推动利丰产品组合落地应 用，为作物健康全程保驾护航。 利民股份深耕非洲市场20载，依托核心优势精准对接当地需求，通过积极推进产品登记、搭建完善的销 售与服务体系，让"利民"品牌在东非市场扎根生长。 2024年，利丰公司依托核心客户成功举办7场"好品质，看得见"主题推广会，全面提升了核心产品的市 场影响力，也坚定了客户的合作信心。今年，利丰公司将结合当地农业种植结构，推动自有原药制剂及 产品组合的精准应用；同时计划联合当地农技中心开展技术培训，以提升农户科学用药的认知与实践能 力。未来，凭借持续 ...

Core Viewpoint - Saudi Aramco has signed a $11 billion lease and leaseback agreement with an international investment consortium led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners for the Jafurah gas processing facility [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - The newly formed subsidiary, Jafurah Midstream Gas Company (JMGC), will acquire the development and usage rights of the Jafurah gas processing plant and the Riyadh gas liquid fractionation facility, leasing these assets back to Saudi Aramco for a 20-year term [1] - Saudi Aramco will hold a 51% majority stake in JMGC, while the remaining 49% will be owned by investors led by GIP [1] Group 2: Project Significance - Jafurah is Saudi Arabia's largest non-associated gas development project, estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of gas and 75 billion barrels of condensate [1] - This project is a core component of Saudi Aramco's "2021-2030 Gas Capacity Enhancement Plan," aiming to increase gas production capacity by 60% compared to 2021 levels to meet growing demand [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Saudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser expressed expectations for Jafurah to play a significant role as a feedstock supplier for the petrochemical industry and to provide energy for emerging growth areas such as AI data centers in Saudi Arabia [1] - The first phase of the Jafurah development project commenced in November 2021 and is progressing well, with initial production expected in Q3 2025 [1] - The total lifecycle investment for the Jafurah project is projected to exceed $100 billion, with stable sales gas volume expected to reach 2 billion standard cubic feet per day by 2030, alongside significant quantities of ethane, natural gas liquids, and condensate [1]

该调查覆盖了英国化工供应链中的制造商、运输物流企业和分销商。CBA指出，部分领域现"谨慎乐 观"迹象。31%的受访企业表示订单量有所改善，高于第一季度的23%。但销售增长呈放缓趋势：29%的 企业报告过去3个月销售额提升，略低于第一季度的32%;26%的企业预计未来数月销售增长，仅比第一 季度高1个百分点，表明增长动能趋平。 中化新网讯 近日，英国化学品商业协会(CBA)发布的第二季度供应链调查显示，英国化工行业仍面临压 力。 77%的企业海运成本上升，受红海/苏伊士航运路线中断影响的企业从36%升至57%。但英国公路运输问 题有所缓解，报告运营困难的企业从年初的16%降至8%。 CBA强调，脱欧相关的UK REACH法规仍是"最持久且最具破坏性的问题"，其注册截止期延长导致企 业持续承担财务和运营负担。 调查显示，英国化工行业利润率持续受压。仅9%的受访企业利润率改善，60%持平。近37%的企业预计 未来3个月盈利能力恶化，同比上升10%。就业市场方面，14%的受访企业计划增加用工，但20%预计裁 员，反映出当前企业经营面临压力。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The project by China Chemical's subsidiary, China Wuhuan Engineering Co., has made significant progress with the AMUFERT fertilizer project in Angola, marking a key milestone in its construction phase [1] Group 1: Project Progress - The first strong compaction machine has been assembled, tested, and accepted, allowing the project to officially enter the main construction phase [1] - The initiation of strong compaction work is crucial for providing technical support for foundation treatment and accelerating the overall construction process [1] - The timely start of the strong compaction work has received high praise from the project owner, AMUFERT, and the project management consultant for the company's professionalism and efficiency [1] Group 2: Project Details - The AMUFERT fertilizer project is Angola's first large-scale fertilizer project, located in the Zaire Province of Soyo City [1] - The project plans to build a fertilizer plant that uses natural gas as raw material, with a daily production capacity of 2,300 tons of synthetic ammonia and 4,000 tons of urea [1] - Upon completion, the project will help Angola reduce its long-term reliance on imports, enhance food security, promote agricultural modernization, and support the diversification of the national economy [1]

此次供应量增加的预测是由于OPEC及OPEC+的增产决定，需求预测是基于主要国家需求疲软的考虑。 IEA预计，2025年全球石油供应量将增加250万桶/日，此前预测为增加210万桶/日。另一方面，IEA将全 球需求增加预测从此前的70万桶/日下调至68万桶/日。IEA表示："最新数据显示，主要经济体需求疲 软，消费者信心依然低迷，预计石油需求不会出现快速复苏。" 中化新网讯 近日，国际能源署(IEA)表示，鉴于石油输出国组织(OPEC)及OPEC+的增产，该机构在月度 报告中上调了2025年全球石油供应预测，但下调了需求预测。 此外，该报告还预测，虽然OPEC及OPEC+决定增产，但非OPEC产油国今明两年仍将推动供应增长。 ...

中化新网讯 8月20日，欧洲化学品管理局(ECHA)发表声明称，已根据欧盟《化学品的注册、评估、授 权和限制》法规(REACH法规)，发布了一项关于全氟和多氟烷基化合物(PFAS)限制措施的更新提案。 ECHA表示，此次更新由丹麦、德国、荷兰、挪威和瑞典的监管机构共同完成，这些机构曾在2023年提 交了初始提案。提案方已对2023年公众咨询期间收到的5600余条科学与技术意见进行了全面评估，并基 于证据更新了原提案。更新后的报告《背景文件》将成为ECHA下属委员会形成意见的基础。 ECHA指出，该文件可能仍需根据其风险评估委员会(RAC)和社会经济分析委员会(SEAC)的持续审议进 一步调整。ECHA强调将尽快向欧盟委员会提交一个透明、独立且高质量的RAC和SEAC意见，最终限 制决定将由欧盟委员会与成员国协商后作出。 根据ECHA披露，5国监管机构对以下8个行业进行了专项评估：印刷应用(如油墨、涂层)；密封应用(工 业设备密封材料)；机械应用(含润滑剂、液压系统)；其他医疗应用(药品直接包装及辅料)；军事应用； 爆炸物；技术纺织品；更广泛的工业用途(溶剂、催化剂等)。这些领域未在初始提案中明确列出。 除全面 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have set new records in 2023, with strong demand persisting despite rising prices, indicating a robust industry outlook [1] Group 1: Export Growth - From January to August 2025, U.S. LNG exports increased by 22% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 69 million tons, which is 12.4 million tons higher than the total exports for the previous year [1] - U.S. LNG exports to Europe surged by 61% in the first eight months of this year, driven by several factors including depleted natural gas inventories in Europe and a commitment from the EU to increase energy imports from the U.S. [1] Group 2: Domestic Demand - There has been a significant rise in domestic natural gas demand in the U.S., particularly from industrial and commercial users [1] Group 3: Price Trends - The average price of U.S. LNG reached $8.34 per thousand cubic feet in the first eight months of this year, yet Europe continues to actively procure LNG [1] - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that LNG prices will continue to rise, driven by increased electricity consumption from data centers and LNG exports, with significant price increases expected from this winter through 2026 [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. has postponed the implementation of a 30% tariff on Mexico for 90 days, providing temporary relief for Mexican chemical companies, while Brazil's negotiations with the U.S. have stalled [1] - The Brazilian Chemical Association has expressed the need for an expanded exemption list in tariff negotiations, emphasizing that the U.S. trade deficit with Brazil is insufficient justification for the proposed 50% tariff [1][2] - Brazil's government has announced a 300 billion real emergency plan to support companies affected by U.S. tariffs, including low-interest loans and tax relief measures [2] Group 2 - The Brazilian chemical industry exports approximately $2.5 billion worth of industrial chemicals to the U.S. annually, with 82% of this concentrated in 50 specific product categories, most of which are now subject to increased tariffs [2] - The Mexican chemical industry is experiencing uncertainty due to delayed tariffs, with concerns that the postponement does not resolve underlying issues, and the market remains weak [3] - The Mexican manufacturing sector has been in decline for 12 consecutive months, impacting demand for chemicals like polypropylene [3]

Core Viewpoint - Global oil giants are shifting their exploration strategies back to fossil fuels due to slow progress in renewable energy transition, heightened energy security concerns, and continued profitability in oil and gas operations [1][2][3] Group 1: Company Strategies - European oil and gas companies, including Shell and BP, are significantly adjusting their strategic priorities by reducing investments in renewable energy and focusing on strengthening their oil and gas reserves [1][2] - BP announced a major strategic shift, increasing upstream oil and gas investments to $10 billion annually while cutting over $5 billion from clean energy spending, aiming for a production target of 2.3 to 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030 [2] - Shell's CEO emphasized the dangers of reducing global oil and gas production and expressed dissatisfaction with recent exploration results, indicating a commitment to invest in key regions like the Gulf of Mexico and Namibia [1][3] Group 2: Exploration Activities - TotalEnergies is enhancing its exploration portfolio by acquiring exploration licenses in the Gulf of Mexico and Malaysia [3] - Chevron is focusing on core areas such as the Permian Basin and Guyana, recently acquiring a 30% stake in the Stabroek block, which currently produces over 660,000 barrels per day [3] - ExxonMobil is also seeking opportunities in Guyana and has reached an exploration agreement in Libya, while planning to resume exploration activities in Trinidad and Tobago [3] Group 3: Industry Trends - The trend of major energy companies returning to fossil fuel exploration is supported by advancements in technology, such as seismic imaging and AI algorithms, which enhance exploration efficiency [4] - Despite long-term low global exploration investments, industry giants are leveraging cutting-edge technology to restart resource searches, indicating a long-term focus on exploration [4]