Reduction in Ethylene Production by Petrochemical Companies, Including Mitsui Chemicals
Mitsui Chemicals has announced a reduction in ethylene production at its Chiba and Osaka facilities due to uncertainty surrounding the procurement of naphtha from the Middle East.
Uncertainty in crude oil supply leads to cutbacks in plastic raw materials, increasing burden on consumers
Concerns over crude oil supply due to escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted domestic petrochemical producers in Japan to reduce production, risking higher consumer costs.
Middle East Shock Forces Yeocheon NCC to Declare 'Force Majeure'... Chain Crisis in Petrochemicals, Rubber, and Textiles
Yeocheon NCC has declared a 'force majeure' due to disrupted naphtha supply chains from the Middle East, raising alarms about a wider crisis in the petrochemical industry.
Bananas can stay fresh for up to a week if stored with 1 household item
Bananas can remain fresh for up to a week when stored with a specific household item that slows down their deterioration caused by ethylene gas.