N-Propyl Acetate (NPA) prices in the U.S. Gulf Coast remained stable for the week ending July 25, 2025. Steady operations at major production facilities and uninterrupted feedstock supply helped maintain balanced inventories. Although production costs eased slightly due to lower natural gas prices, demand stayed seasonally soft, with buyers only meeting immediate requirements. Export flows to Latin America continued without disruption, while domestic consumption in coatings and specialty sectors was modest. Despite improved margins, weak downstream interest limited any shift in market direction. Overall, the N-Propyl Acetate market is expected to remain steady with only mild downside risk ahead.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
