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Consumer industry increases sustainability initiatives
The US consumer market has taken big steps toward sustainability. How is the chemical industry adaptingto these green changes? Doris De.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

US presidential candidates tackle climate change
The next US president, whether Republican or Democrat, is likely to support climate change legislation Mickey McCarter/Washington AS THE US.... more
(11 February 2008 00:00)

In This Week’s ICIS Chemical Business
In this week’s  ICIS Chemical Business , we are delighted to present our 2nd annual Green Issue, with all its features available free online. .... more
(11 February 2008 00:15)

In Monday's Asia Papers
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 1:00 GMT in the following Northeast Asia/ Southeast Asia newspapers on Monday.  .... more
(11 February 2008 01:00)

Oversupply to weigh on Asia adipic acid
By Wan Hsin Hun SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Oversupply could be a bugbear for adipic acid sellers in Asia this year as continued high export.... more
(11 February 2008 02:45)

NOON SNAPSHOT-Asia Market Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s midday Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: .... more
(11 February 2008 04:07)

In Monday's South Asia papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:00GMT in the following South Asia newspapers’ online versions on Monday. ICIS has not verified.... more
(11 February 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Middle East papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:30 GMT in the following Middle-East newspapers’ online versions on Monday. ICIS has not verified.... more
(11 February 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Europe papers
LONDON (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 06:00 GMT in the following European newspapers’ online versions on Monday. ICIS has not verified.... more
(11 February 2008 06:00)

Octal has one-fifth of APET market in its sights
By Henni Abdelghani   DUBAI (ICIS news)--Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals is aiming to corner one-fifth of the market for.... more
(11 February 2008 08:27)

EVENING SNAPSHOT-Asia Market Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s end of day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: .... more
(11 February 2008 10:00)

In Monday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page New hitches in markets may widen credit woes A widening array of financial-market.... more
(11 February 2008 11:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE : March WTI : $91.71/bbl, down.... more
(11 February 2008 12:00)

Europe benzene, styrene tighten, climb $20-45/t
By Peter Salisbury LONDON (ICIS news)--Early European benzene and styrene indications were up as much as $45/tonne (€31/tonne).... more
(11 February 2008 12:42)

China's economic boom causes environmental crisis
China's economic boom has created a surge in pollution. Can the country meet the challenge of managing growth and protecting the environment? more
(11 February 2008 14:42)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday's end-of-day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE : March WTI :.... more
(11 February 2008 17:09)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday's midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: March WTI .... more
(11 February 2008 18:00)

Economic woes raise default risk for chems - S&P
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Rising risks of default will be among the top trends affecting the US chemical industry this year, Standard and Poor's.... more
(11 February 2008 18:40)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE : March WTI .... more
(11 February 2008 22:52)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s midday Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   March WTI .... more
(12 February 2008 04:00)

Asia soda ash price gap may widen soon
By Hong Chou Hui SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--China's extreme winter may soon widen the gap between Asian soda ash contract and spot.... more
(12 February 2008 04:06)

In Tuesday's South Asia papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:00GMT in the following South Asia newspapers’ online versions on Tuesday. ICIS has not.... more
(12 February 2008 04:30)

In Tuesday's Middle East papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:30 GMT in the following Middle-East newspapers’ online versions on Tuesday. ICIS has not.... more
(12 February 2008 04:30)

In Tuesday's Europe papers
LONDON (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 06:00 GMT in the following European newspapers’ online versions on Tuesday. ICIS has not verified.... more
(12 February 2008 06:00)

Dubai still finalising plastics contracts launch
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) are presently.... more
(12 February 2008 10:01)

In Tuesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Scrutiny tightens for title insurers The collapse of the housing boom is bringing.... more
(12 February 2008 10:53)

LME Plastics: Dubai plastics futures launch delayed
LONDON (ICIS news)--Global and regional plastics futures prices from the London Metal Exchange are given in the table below.    .... more
(12 February 2008 11:24)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: March WTI .... more
(12 February 2008 12:00)

Europe PP rolls over into Feb as buyers see peak
By Linda Naylor LONDON (ICIS news)--Europe polypropylene (PP) buyers are reporting increasing offers of PP at rollover levels of the.... more
(12 February 2008 12:20)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday's end of day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE : March .... more
(12 February 2008 17:17)

US recession started two months ago - S&P
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--The US economy has been in a recession for the past two months but recent stimulus legislation could cause an early end.... more
(12 February 2008 17:42)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday's midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: March WTI.... more
(12 February 2008 18:00)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: March WTI .... more
(12 February 2008 23:37)

In Wednesday's Asia Papers
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 1:00 GMT in the following Northeast Asia/ Southeast Asia newspapers on Wednesday. .... more
(13 February 2008 01:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT-Asia Market Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s midday Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE : .... more
(13 February 2008 04:00)

Asia BR hits record high on soaring BD
By Helen Yan SINGAPORE (ICIS news)-- Butadiene rubber (BR) spot prices in Asia are at a record high on tight supply, strong demand and soaring.... more
(13 February 2008 04:08)

In Wednesday's South Asia papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:00GMT in the following South Asia newspapers’ online versions on Wednesday. ICIS has not.... more
(13 February 2008 04:30)

In Wednesday's Middle East papers
MUMBAI (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 4:30 GMT in the following Middle-East newspapers’ online versions on Tuesday. ICIS has not.... more
(13 February 2008 04:30)

In Wednesday's Europe papers
LONDON (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 06:00 GMT in the following European newspapers’ online versions on Wednesday. ICIS has not.... more
(13 February 2008 06:00)

EVENING SNAPSHOT-Asia Market Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s end of day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: .... more
(13 February 2008 10:00)

In Wednesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Three more big wins for Obama Barack Obama notched three more big victories.... more
(13 February 2008 11:00)

Iran's KHPC melamine still down on gas shortages
LONDON (ICIS news)-- Iranian melamine producer Khorassan Petrochemical Co (KHPC) was still out of action due to ongoing feedstock natural.... more
(13 February 2008 11:32)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: March WTI :.... more
(13 February 2008 12:00)

MEG players ponder Europe price floor after drops
LONDON (ICIS news)--European monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot players were questioning how low prices could go , after a deal this week was.... more
(13 February 2008 12:24)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday's end of day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. .... more
(13 February 2008 17:05)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday's midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: March WTI .... more
(13 February 2008 18:02)

Canada Petromont closure ‘a major loss’
By Stefan Baumgarten   TORONTO (ICIS news)-- Petromont ’s decision to mothball its olefins and polyolefins operations near .... more
(13 February 2008 18:17)

Financial sources doubt BASF Albemarle bid
By Joseph Chang NEW YORK (ICIS news)--A bid from German chemical giant BASF for US-based specialty chemical producer Albemarle is.... more
(13 February 2008 21:18)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: March WTI .... more
(13 February 2008 23:20)

In Thursday's Asia Papers
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--These were the top stories at 1:00 GMT in the following Northeast Asia/ Southeast Asia newspapers on Thursday. .... more
(14 February 2008 01:19)