Platts to enhance Asian ethylene methodology

Commodity: Petrochemicals Region: Asia

Platts invites feedback by May 28 on plans to revise the cargo size for its Asian ethylene assessments to reflect changes in petrochemicals trading practices in Asia.

Platts plan to assess ethylene FOB Korea, CFR South East Asia, CFR North East Asia basis 2,500-3.500mt. Platts assessment at present, takes into account ethylene cargo sizes of 1,500-4,000mt.

Please send all questions and comments to Quintella Koh at quintella_koh@platts.com or Fumiko Dobashi at fumiko_dobashi@platts.com.