ICIS - Search Articles by Date : August 03 2009 - August 09 2009

Sustainable green chemical technology rises up the corporate agenda
New process concepts are being developed for sustainable chemical production in a future that will be increasingly reliant on green design .... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Obama's green message boosts biopolymer profile
Listen to an audio clip from the interview with Marc Verbruggen President Obama's green message is helping to boost biopolymers demand in the.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Middle East Delays Boost Markets
Delays to projects due to start up in 2009-2010 have been so numerous that they have contributed to reasonable returns. Can this breathing space.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Asian engineering and construction firms see signs of a recovery
Asian engineering and construction firms are witnessing a revival in Middle East project activity, following delays. Meanwhile, hopes ride high in.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Middle East projects keep engineering & construction firms confident
Major E&C firms remain confident, backed by several large upcoming Middle East petrochemical projects as well as photovoltaics WHILE THE.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Shift in solar will challenge chemical suppliers
Imminent structural changes in the photovoltaic industry will benefit chemical suppliers ready to adapt Consultants' corner Alexander Keller.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

What's on: ICIS launches PE pipe grade price report
ICIS pricing has launched a weekly price report for polyethylene (PE) pipe grade resins covering the Middle East and South Asia. The report arrives.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS reveals short list for 2009 Innovation Awards
...announced for this year's ICIS Innovation Awards. Thirteen entries are short-listed, with the winners to be announced in October. IN.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

New projects: July 22-28, 2009
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, july 22-28, 2009 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
Bayer to close US plants, sees no recovery German chemical and pharmaceutical major Bayer plans to close down several chemical plants in the US,.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: JURGEN GUNTHER an employee of German specialty chemical company LANXESS , has been chosen as the new management board.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Newsbites: 75 and 10 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 75.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Commentary: Chemical industry must not lose sight of its capacity to benefit humanity
WITH A relentless focus on the bottom line by management and the financial community, it's easy to lose sight of the human side of the chemical.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

The endpoint: WD-40 exec John Barry has passed away
John Barry didn't actually invent it, but you certainly know about the ubiquitous WD-40 because of him more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader slams the ASTM D6400 standard on plastics designed to be compostable as unfairly benefiting PLA producers. We welcome others to please.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: A common use for gutta-percha
Now then, this won't hurt a bit The other day I found myself partially anaesthetized, lying on my back on a specialized bed covered in a sheet of.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: cyclohexane
USES Nearly all cyclohexane (CX) is used in the production of nylon intermediates adipic acid (ADA), caprolactam (capro) and hexamethylene.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Asian petrochemical demand baffles experts
"WHERE HAVE all the petrochemicals gone?" is a question that everyone keeps asking, and US oil and gas consultancy Purvin & Gertz is no.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Big chemical companies benefit from higher capital intensity
Europe's capital-intensive chemical companies have the capability to pull strongly out of this downturn and outpace their peers in regions like.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Producers push prices up
The global drive to raise prices continues, boosted by tight supply and rising crude. Increased ethylenediamine supply in Europe forces prices.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb .... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data
Isabel Save/London CZECH POWER producers have to start planning green investments shortly, in order to secure free EU allowances (EUAs) in the.... more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

Map of world cracker projects
Follow this link to reach a downloadable map of world cracker projects . more
(03 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 3 August 2009
FEED Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the recent slew of quarterly results and their implications for the chemical industry going.... more
(03 August 2009 12:25)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 3 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 August 2009 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 3 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 August 2009 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 3, 2009
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 3, 2009 This week, ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at chemical-related engineering and.... more
(03 August 2009 20:44)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 4 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 4 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(04 August 2009 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 4 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 August 2009 22:31)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 5 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 5 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(05 August 2009 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 5 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(05 August 2009 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 6 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 6 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(06 August 2009 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 7 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(07 August 2009 13:00)