ICIS - Search Articles by Date : May 05 2008 - May 11 2008

Fluor seeks to raise exposure to photovoltaics for solar cells
US engineering and construction giant  Fluor focuses on solar cell material plants to offset the historical cyclical downturn in.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

New projects, April 23-29, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, april 23-29, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Advanced... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Commentary: chemical cluster is key to unlock Alberta
Chemical cluster is key to unlock Alberta When it comes to integrated chemical clusters, Europe is the world champion. Even as the global.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: polycarbonate
DEMAND 2006: 1.2bn lbs (544,000 tonnes) 2007: 1.26bn lbs 2011: 1.53bn lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 161m lbs 2007:.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Specialty chemical companies must optimise supply chains
In an increasingly competitive business environment,  specialty chemical  companies can make big savings from production through to end.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader agrees with former US Chemical Safety Board head Carolyn Merritt, on the importance of focusing on process safety, while another gives us.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Gas pains in the Borscht Belt
gas pains in the borscht belt Count me among the ambivalent. Having moved to my home on a 2.5 acre (1ha) plot in the Catskill mountains of New.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Laurent Auguste has been named president and CEO of Veolia Water North America, a provider of water and wastewater services. Auguste will serve.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Market trends & data: Upstream costs take toll
High energy values and rising feedstocks support price hike push. Weak margins concern chlorinated solvents sellers. US firm to produce ethanol for.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb Change Naphtha 967.25-968.25... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Gazprom gives $5bn Sibur buyout THE NOD Gazprombank is planning to sell Sibur to the Russian petrochemical producer's management for $5.4bn.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: India's film industry may save polycarbonate
Replacing scratchy vinyl LPs and VHS tapes with shiny CDs and DVDs was a boon for polycarbonate - but are those days over? Dede.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

INEOS must resolve strike at Grangemouth, UK refinery and petrochemical site
THE UK'S INEOS is a petrochemical company and good at what it does. But its reputation is being sullied by the pension... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Authorization for methanol-powered laptops and electronics pave the way for wider use
The US Transportation Department is expected to soon issue a final rule that will permit in-flight use of... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

Trade Extensions focuses on chemicals for electronic procurement
As chemical companies strive to improve their procurement process and minimize costs,  Trade Extensions  is offering one solution .... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

ICIS, Heren Energy announce Dutch end-user energy market coverage
EUROPE'S LEADING market information provider, Heren Energy, is pleased to announce the inclusion of Dutch end-user energy market coverage within the.... more
(05 May 2008 00:00)

UK's Wilton industrial site succeeds in bringing in investment
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(05 May 2008 00:00)

Natural oils and waxes firm Elevance Renewable Sciences aims to partner with specialty chemical firms
With its Nobel Prize-winning olefin metathesis technology, can Elevance Renewable Sciences transform the specialty chemical industry? Joseph.... more
(06 May 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas May 5, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas May 5, 2008 European bureau chief Will Beacham discusses his recent visit to the Wilton International chemical.... more
(06 May 2008 23:23)

ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central: 9 May
Feed   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about:   BP’s Texas City repercussions First quarter numbers from.... more
(09 May 2008 15:58)