Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates

September 10, 2024

Platts proposes to launch new weekly US isobutanol FOB USG assessment

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to launch new weekly spot US isobutanol FOB USG assessment, published every Thursday, effective Nov.7.

The proposed assessment would expand Platts oxo-alcohols coverage.

Details of the proposed assessment are as follows:

Assessment Isobutanol FOB US Gulf
Basis and location FOB US Gulf
Timing Delivery 3-30 days forward
Cargo size Min Size: 500 mt
Product specifications Minimum purity of 99%
Timestamp 1:30 pm Central time
Publishing schedule US
UOM $/mt
Frequency Weekly (Thursdays)

All market information reported to Platts may be considered and will be published in real-time, including firm bids and offers, trades, and indicative values. Pricing information for material with other specifications and terms may be normalized accordingly.

Other market information deemed relevant and significant may be considered and weighed into the assessment process.

Please send any questions, comments or feedback to petchems@spglobal.com with a copy to pricegroup@spglobal.com by Sept. 26.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if they are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.