ICIS - Search Articles by Date : January 02 2012 - January 08 2012

Commentary: New Asia Product Profiles are good news
As 2012 get underway, we are delighted to tell you about an addition to ICIS Chemical Business that will... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Two-way outlook for 2012
The range of potential outcomes for this year is wider than ever - risks are undoubtedly high but there is a real possibility that the chemical.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICAS DOW CHEMICAL FORMS CARBON FIBER VENTURE US-based Dow Chemical and Turkish acrylic fiber firm AKSA have agreed to form a joint venture... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical Profile: Acetone
Acetone USES Acetone is used in two main applications - the manufacture of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and bisphenol A (BPA). Acetone also goes... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

INTERMEDIATES: European PA makers lament oversupply
Harried by rising feedstock costs and shrunken demand, Europe's phthalic anhydride producers hope for rationalization Europe's phthalic anhydride.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

INTERMEDIATES: Phenol, BPA producers hope for improved margins
European producers in the phenol chain expect solid demand in the year ahead, but they worry about poor margins Uncertainty is by far the most.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Welcome to Austeria
As policy-makers continue to make huge mistakes around the world, the chemical industry can look forward to a tough 2012 and beyond New Year.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
SEAWEED-TO-BIOFUELS PROJECT KICKS OFF US biofuels company Bio Architecture Lab (BAL) has broken ground on a pilot facility in Chile to further.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks: Europe and Asia naphtha lift as margins improve
With both markets gaining in strength, global arbitrage opportunities have been opening up Supported by firmer margins, Asian and European.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Think tank: Chemical companies will deploy cash more carefully in 2012
At least chemical producers have run into this deeply worrying, global downturn in better financial shape than when the 2008-2009 crash hit. A.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Latin America polystyrene market to remain steady in 2012
Stable capacity and lower feedstock costs should lead to a more steady market in 2012 Polystyrene (PS) markets in Latin America are expected.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Global PET prices poised to rise gradually in Q1 2012
Global PET prices are poised to rise gradually in the first few months of next year because of higher polyester fiber demand Polyethylene.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers in brief
POLYPROPYLENE IN US DROPS ON FEEDSTOCK US polypropylene (PP) contract prices fell by 2 cents/lb ($44/tonne, €34/tonne) in December, following an.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Market intelligence: US economic and chemical recovery faces risks from eurozone debt crisis
The US economy and chemical sector are expected to grow modestly in 2012, but the risks are high as the global economy has reached a critical state.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

China Insight: China in Brief
THREE FIRMS TO START UP COAL-BASED MEG China's Wuhan Engineering, Haiso Technology and Hebi Baoma Group will jointly start up a 250,000.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

China Insight: China increases crude oil imports
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(02 January 2012 00:00)

China Insight: China acetone supply to rise through 2015
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(02 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: European aromatics face uncertain 2012
The European market looks set to be dominated by continued economic uncertainty and volatile pricing in 2012 This year is expected to contain.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals:Opinion divided on North American styrene outlook
The global economic uncertainty that has developed in 2011 is causing mixed outlooks from North American styrene participants. Producers are mostly.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Outages and crude to fuel higher olefins prices
US markets are expecting a price rebound this year as planned maintenance turnarounds and rising oil take their toll A series of planned cracker.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: China still dominates world methanol market
The global methanol outlook for next year and beyond continues to focus on the East, particularly China, methanol sources said. It will point away.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Projects: Saudi Aramco plans aromatics expansions
Producer reveals details of aromatics expansions in Saudi Arabia and a possible polyolefins expansion in China Saudi Aramco is planning.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: December 5-20, 2011
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT shutdowns DECEMBER 5-20, 2011 NEW PROJECTS Company Location .... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical mergers and acquisitions market faces challenges in 2012
Deal activity is likely to fall off in 2012, weighed down by economic uncertainty and a difficult financing market. Plus, sellers have yet to come.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals: Bio-based chemicals to draw investment in 2012
The renewable chemical space is expected to continue attracting investors in 2012 despite economic uncertainties The busts in the biofuels and.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Oil to remain buoyant in 2012
Geopolitical tensions and continued demand growth should keep upward pressure on oil prices. Meanwhile, US natural gas price forecasts have been.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

Eurozone crisis clouds industry outlook for 2012
There may be many surprises in store for 2012 but one thing seems certain: growth below the long-term trend The ongoing eurozone crisis has cast.... more
(02 January 2012 00:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 2 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(02 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 3 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 3 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(03 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 3 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 3 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 January 2012 13:54)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 3 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 4 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 4 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(04 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 4 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 4 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 January 2012 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 4 January 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(04 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 5 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 5 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(05 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 5 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 5 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(05 January 2012 13:02)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 5, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 5, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 2, 2012, has a.... more
(05 January 2012 15:09)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 05 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(05 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 6 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 6 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(06 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 6 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 6 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(06 January 2012 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 6 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(06 January 2012 19:00)