Solutions for NGL & Petrochemical Companies

Trading in a Volatile Market Demands a Reliable Price Reference

Global LPG and petrochemicals price transparency and expert market insight

Worldwide markets as complex as LPG/NGL and petrochemicals require analysis that also provides perspective. OPIS can help you cut through the complexity of trading in these volatile markets through accurate price discovery and expert perspective on the factors influencing markets.

Nearly every gallon of NGLs in the U.S. is pegged to an OPIS price and every gallon trading in the influential Mont Belvieu LP hub is transacted on OPIS pricing; in turn helping set prices across the globe. In addition, PetroChem Wire by OPIS is the industry benchmark for petrochemicals pricing.

Tap into the industry’s pricing benchmarks for natural gas liquids, liquid petroleum gas and petrochemicals markets through OPIS. Our expert editors examine the causes of price volatility, from processing upsets to capacity expansions and more. Watch the video to learn more.

Download the NGL and petrochemicals companies fact sheet for additional information about our pricing and information solutions.

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A variety of LPG and petrochemicals reports provide extensive daily price discovery

  • OPIS publishes the industry-selected North American LPG price benchmark report for all spot contracts of propane, ethane, butane and natural gasoline. The Global LPG & Naphtha Report enables buyers and sellers to compare OPIS Mont Belvieu Delivered prices at key hubs around the world.
  • Track global supply and demand trends with expert analysis and forecasts with the OPIS Global LPG Outlook.
  • See what suppliers pay at the spot level and which suppliers have the lowest postings at the rack with daily, customized wholesale propane prices.
  • The prompt NGL market is increasingly influenced by what’s trading along the forward curve. The NGL Forwards Report gives you an impartial forward assessment from multiple sources.
  • PetroChem Wire by OPIS reports provide pricing for the entire U.S. petrochemical market, including ethylene, polyethylene, propylene, polypropylene, olefin and polymers. PetroChem Wire Daily report is recognized as the benchmark for spot petrochemicals futures.
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Track markets intraday with OPIS live price ticker services

Nothing is faster than now. OPIS real-time pricing services help you see what our editors are confirming in the market around the clock. We examine every market move with care, to ensure full-day pricing you can trust to set your deals.

  • Make better supply decisions with the Global LPG Ticker, tracking the price relationships between European and Asian spot LPG markets and the influential Mont Belvieu hub in real time.
  • See live spot propane price indications as they happen in the market from the start of morning trade to the close for Mt. Belvieu, Conway, Canada and more with the North American Propane Ticker.

Make smarter commercial decisions

Leverage historical and forecast price insights to settle contracts confidently, validate pricing with our trusted end-of-month assessments, and identify arbitrage opportunities through real-time tracking of price movements and global trade flows down to the country level.

NGL & Naphtha Offerings: Deep insight into global trade flows, pricing dynamics, and feedstock competitiveness

Oil, Gas & Refined Products Offerings: Comprehensive macro-level and refined products data to inform strategic planning

Chemical Cost Curves & Competitor Benchmarking: Understand how your production costs compare to competitors now and in the future to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Analyze chemical price dynamics, identify which units will stay profitable or face challenges, assess cost and margin estimates for competing assets by location and technology.

Consulting & Advisory Services: Partner with over 200 specialized energy & chemical industry consultants to solve your most complex challenges.

Short-Term Chemical Merket Outlook & Pricing Services:
Market Advisory Service – Stay agile with real-time chemical pricing data and short-term market intelligence.

  • Pricing insights for 150+ commodity chemicals across 30+ services
  • Spot and contract pricing trends
  • Supply & demand movements
  • Trade flow assessments and forecasting

Long-Term Chemical Market Outlook & Strategic Forecasting:
World Analysis – Plan with confidence using our forward-looking chemical market forecasts through 2060.

  • Covering 150+ chemicals across 40 services, with a market outlook through 2060
  • Global capacity, production, and trade outlooks
  • Long-range supply and demand modeling
  • Industry megatrends and scenario planning
Learn better business strategies by attending OPIS events.

Learn better business strategies with OPIS events

OPIS events help you navigate the complex world of NGL trading.

  • NGL producers see how to maximize the margin between natural gas and NGL prices.
  • Petrochemical producers discover how to minimize LPG feedstock costs.
  • Propane wholesalers learn strategies for achieving best-buy prices and avoiding over-buying.