JAPAN DATA: Jan naphtha-fed steam cracker runs fall to 75.8% from 77% in Dec

Japan’s naphtha-fed steam cracker operations in January averaged 75.8%, down from 77% in December 2025 and 80.6% in January 2025, the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association said Feb. 19. The rate was the lowest since June 2025, when it hit a record low of 74.8%, according to the association’s data. Meanwhile, Japan’s ethylene production in January fell 5% month over month and 7% year over yearJapan’s naphtha-fed steam cracker operations in January averaged 75.8%, down from 77% in December 2025 and 80.6% in January 2025, the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association said Feb. 19. The rate was the lowest since June 2025, when it hit a record low of 74.8%, according to the association’s data. Meanwhile, Japan’s ethylene production in January fell 5% month over month and 7% year over yearRead More