The Ethane Edge: Intelligence that Powers What’s Next
Ethane has evolved from a regional feedstock into a global game-changer—reshaping cost competitiveness, trade patterns, and strategic investments across the petrochemical value chain.
The industry’s only dedicated intelligence resource
The Global Ethane Outlook is the industry’s only dedicated intelligence resource focused solely on ethane, delivering unmatched clarity, forward-looking insights, and commercial relevance in a rapidly shifting market.
End-to-end coverage of the global ethane market
The OPIS Global Ethane Outlook is the industry’s first and only end-to-end intelligence service focused on the global ethane market. From production and rejection to transport, trade, pricing, and long-term dynamics—it delivers the full picture. Gain the short-term insights and long-term forecasts you need to act decisively and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market.
Seamless integration into your workflows
Subscribers get weekly and monthly market reports, exclusive waterborne ethane pricing indices, and global forecasts on supply, demand, and pricing. Access everything via our Data Browser or Excel downloads—built for seamless integration into your workflows. The Global Ethane Outlook brings all ethane-specific intelligence into one powerful source, eliminating the need to chase fragmented data.
A New Standard in Ethane Intelligence
Ethane plays a pivotal role in global olefins production and cross-continental trade—but is often underrepresented in broader NGL or energy reports. The Global Ethane Outlook changes that.
Built specifically for businesses that rely on accurate, timely ethane insights, this product delivers essential intelligence to support decisions around feedstock selection, trading strategy, capital planning, and contract positioning.
Clear, actionable forecasts for global ethane supply, demand, and trade across all major regions
Evaluate ethane’s competitiveness in real time—versus propane, naphtha, and other feedstocks—with deep dives into cracking economics and cost trends
Understand how global flows, export capacity, and logistical shifts will shape opportunities and risks in key markets
Get ahead of changes in tariffs, trade agreements, and regulatory trends that could redefine the competitive landscape
Access multi-year forecasts to inform everything from quarterly strategy to long-horizon investments—updated regularly with new intelligence
Why Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS?
With a legacy of excellence in NGL and petrochemical market analysis, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS brings deep technical expertise, commercial insight, and trusted methodologies to every product we deliver. The Global Ethane Outlook reflects our commitment to helping the industry stay ahead of change—not just react to it.
Exclusive Ethane Focus
The only subscription service dedicated entirely to global ethane markets. Get in-depth data and analysis that help you stay ahead, rather than scrambling to catch up.
Proprietary Pricing Indices
Access exclusive monthly indices and forecasts for waterborne ethane trade—giving you unmatched visibility into evolving price trends before the rest of the market reacts.
Long-Term Foresight
Make confident strategic decisions with supply, demand, and pricing forecasts through 2050—crafted to support planning, investment, and long-range scenarios.
Flexible Delivery Options
Receive insights the way you need them: weekly and monthly reports, dynamic web tools, and downloadable Excel data for integration and modeling.
Be Among the First to Access This Intelligence
When markets shift, timing is everything.
Stay ahead of emerging ethane trade trends and capitalize on new market opportunities.
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