ICIS - Search Articles by Date : October 04 2010 - October 10 2010

Surfactant manufacturers look for green but cheap petro-alternatives
For surfactant formulators, price and performance come before green. But oleo alcohols and bio-surfactants gain ground Green and eco-friendly.... more
(04 October 2010 15:14)

Feedstock issues rebalance petrochemicals
Plant closures, the selected rejuvenation of key assets in Europe and feedstock shortages in the Middle East are subtly rebalancing the competitive.... more
(04 October 2010 15:14)

Uncertain future for biodiesel-based glycerin
Regional issues concerning biodiesel complicate the global market for glycerin The market for glycerin, a coproduct of biodiesel manufacturing,.... more
(04 October 2010 18:48)

Outlook is positive for Southeast Asia
After bouncing back from the recession, Malaysian and Indonesian demand is set to rise strongly, with new uses driving growth The oleochemical.... more
(04 October 2010 18:48)

Petrochemicals: European margins surge
A drop in naphtha values and a weaker dollar push up contract margins in September European cracker contract margins have surged by 27% because.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: PX price spike stems from strained supply
Asian paraxylene prices are in backwardation as second-half October material is stretched Asian spot paraxylene (PX) prices have jumped.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

petrochemicals: BD buyers mount resistance to more hikes
Sellers' proposed increases could put prices above $1,750/tonne Butadiene (BD) buyers and sellers in Asia are at loggerheads over potential.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

US chemical profile: VAM
USES Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a key intermediate for making several polymers and resins for use in adhesives, coatings, paints, films,.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Contract talks; BD sees 10.5% drop in Europe
With decent demand expected throughout the month and supplies constrained by planned cracker maintenance, market sources say the rollover for.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(04 October 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals news in brief
OMNOVA BUY GIVES BD SOURCING ADVANTAGE US-based OMNOVA Solutions' planned acquisition of France's Eliokem ... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

What's on: ICIS pricing launches weekly Africa Caustic Soda report
ICIS pricing has added a weekly Africa Caustic Soda report to its portfolio, covering the caustic soda markets in Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Latin.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Saudi and Middle East chemicals shift downstream
Saudi Arabia and the Middle East sharpen their emphasis downstream from petrochemicals. Could intermediate chemicals be the sweet spot for the.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Think tank: DSM prepares its next leap forward
A projected growth rate of two times GDP and an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin of 17% are targets.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

This week's world news
SHELL TO FOCUS ON ADVANTAGED FEEDSTOCKS UK-based Shell Chemicals expects to become more profitable by focusing on processing advantaged.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

News Focus: Dow Chemical sees over $100m in sales for its new acrylic TPO rooftop coating
Corrections: In the ICIS Chemical Business story headlined "News Focus: Dow Chemical sees over $100m in sales for its new acrylic TPO rooftop.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Shell shifts strategy
Now that the company's rationalization program is mostly completed, Shell Chemicals is moving on from "cracker plus one" towards a focus on.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Look for Wall Street to boost Q3 earnings estimates for chemical companies
The third quarter is looking strong for the global chemical industry. Fears of a summer slowdown following a robust second-quarter (Q2) are fading.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Polymers: PET, PP, and PE seeing rising trend in Latin America
PET, PP and PE firm up in Latin America as availability remains scarce and demand is mixed Prices for plastics in Latin America firmed across.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
JAPAN PVC EXPORTS FALL ON WEAK SALES Japan's total polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports in August fell by 19% year on year to 56,209 tonnes, on weak.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
DUPONT HIKES TIO2 PRICE IN BRAZIL US-based producer DuPont Titanium Technologies has increased its titanium dioxide (TiO2) net prices for resale.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: Maintenance in Asia and Europe crimps VCM supply
Prices in Asia and Europe on the upswing on tightening supply and strengthening PVC demand Ongoing maintenance shutdowns from several vinyl.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: September 20-27, 2010
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(04 October 2010 00:00)

Projects: Iran's NPC eyes methanol JV with Chinese partner
More stringent international sanctions against Iran are proving to be a major obstacle for potential investors to overcome Iran's National.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Projects: Braskem invests $50m in US PP business
Braskem plans to expand one polypropylene (PP) line and close another at its site in La Porte, Texas, US, as part of a $50m (€37m) investment in.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: European naphtha stable, Asia mired in doldrums
US naphtha prices bolstered by higher demand during the refinery turnaround season European naphtha markets were quiet but stable and relatively.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: MTBE in Asia tightens as holiday nears
Trends in China's automotive sector drive demand for methyl tertiary butyl ether Preparations for a spike in gasoline consumption during.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
ASAHI KASEI ROLLS OVER ASIA ACN NOMINATION Japan's Asahi Kasei rolled over its Far East Contract Price nomination for October acrylonitrile (ACN).... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
TRAMMO PETROLEUM ENDS TRADING US trader Trammo Petroleum has ceased all trading and is winding down following the arrest of its former.... more
(04 October 2010 00:00)

ICIS publishes EPCA 2010 supplement
ICIS Chemical Business today publishes a special supplement devoted to European petrochemicals, produced in association with the .... more
(04 October 2010 10:13)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 4 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 4 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 October 2010 05:55)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 4 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 4 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 October 2010 14:36)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 4 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 October 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 5 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 5 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(05 October 2010 06:22)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 5 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 5 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(05 October 2010 13:23)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 5, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast October 5, 2010   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 4 covers.... more
(05 October 2010 19:42)

VIDEO - ICIS news Lunchtime Bulletin 6 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 6 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(06 October 2010 06:20)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 6 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 6 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(06 October 2010 14:59)

VIDEO - ICIS news Lunchtime Bulletin 7 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 7 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(07 October 2010 06:08)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 7 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday, 7 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(07 October 2010 15:06)

VIDEO - ICIS news Lunchtime Bulletin 8 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 8 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(08 October 2010 05:42)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 8 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday, 8 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(08 October 2010 14:46)