ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 06 2009 - April 12 2009

Price and margin management is crucial to boosting the bottom line
In today's era of cost cutting, price and margin management tends to be ignored. What do companies need to watch out for? Consultant's corner .... more
(06 April 2009 00:00)

India suffers patchy enforcement of environmental regulations
Environmental legislation for chemicals and other sectors in India has been in place for decades. But enforcement is patchy, especially among.... more
(06 April 2009 00:00)

In Monday's Asia papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page North Korean launch draws Japan 's anger North Korea heightened.... more
(06 April 2009 02:00)

In Monday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front page Qaida, Taliban present across Pak: NWFP police chief In what will deepen fears about Pakistan’s.... more
(06 April 2009 05:00)

In Monday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front page N Korea launches rocket North Korea fired a long-range rocket on Sunday, provoking international.... more
(06 April 2009 05:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(06 April 2009 05:00)

In Monday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Pensions body seeks change to payments Employers will have to pay more into the Pension Protection.... more
(06 April 2009 05:30)

Asian petchems prices up on tight supply, rising feedstocks
By Bohan Loh SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Asian petrochemical prices are expected to maintain an uptrend this week following a broad based rally in.... more
(06 April 2009 07:56)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s end of day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(06 April 2009 11:00)

In Monday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front page Earthquake in Italy kills 20 A powerful earthquake struck central Italy early Monday,.... more
(06 April 2009 11:30)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)-- Here is Monday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI: $52.90/bbl,.... more
(06 April 2009 12:01)

Second-generation biofuels firms 'must ensure access to feedstock'
LONDON (ICIS news)--Second-generation biofuels producers should partner with forest and food industries to gain access to feedstocks and.... more
(06 April 2009 14:20)

WACKER sharpens focus on photovoltaics and fine chemicals
WACKER has announced its plans to sharpen its focus on two critical high-tech growth areas - photovoltaics and fine chemicals DESPITE.... more
(06 April 2009 15:28)

Canada’s Agrium pressures CF shareholders on takeover bid
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Canadian fertilizer producer Agrium  is urging the shareholders of its acquisition  target, CF Industries ,.... more
(06 April 2009 15:48)

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 : May WTI :.... more
(06 April 2009 17:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s mid-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: WTI: .... more
(06 April 2009 18:00)

Venezuela Pequiven, Japanese firms sign petchem agreements
CARACAS (ICIS news)--Venezuelan state producer Pequiven signed on Monday a broad array of energy agreements with several Japanese firms that.... more
(06 April 2009 22:16)

Sharing the safety
Process-safety culture change is like the cliched joke about men when they drive: they never want to read the map or ask directions LAST.... more
(07 April 2009 00:00)

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: May WTI: $51.05/bbl,.... more
(07 April 2009 00:01)

In Tuesday's Asia papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page Record stimulus to top 10 trillion yen Prime Minister Taro Aso on Monday told.... more
(07 April 2009 02:00)

In Tuesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front page Terror blasts ahead of PM’s visit rock Assam, kill nine Ten days before it goes to the polls and.... more
(07 April 2009 05:00)

In Tuesday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front page Inflation to drop to 6-8%: Sangour Inflation in the Sultanate, which dropped to less than 9% in.... more
(07 April 2009 05:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(07 April 2009 05:00)

In Tuesday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Gates unveils sweeping defence cuts Robert Gates, US defence secretary, unveiled a sweeping overhaul.... more
(07 April 2009 05:30)

Asia PX jumps to six-month high above $1,000/tonne
By Salmon Aidan Lee SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Asian paraxylene (PX) spot prices crossed $1,000/tonne (€750/tonne) for the first time in six.... more
(07 April 2009 06:38)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s end of day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(07 April 2009 11:00)

In Tuesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front page Rescuers dig for survivors as quake toll rises Rescuers worked frantically in this medieval.... more
(07 April 2009 11:35)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)-- Here is Tuesday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI: .... more
(07 April 2009 12:00)

Europe polypropylene buyers resist hikes, exports remain strong
By Linda Naylor LONDON (ICIS news)--European polypropylene (PP) buyers are resisting proposed hikes for April in sharp contrast to the.... more
(07 April 2009 12:03)

Iran’s BIPC eyes cracker restart in April
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Iran’s Bandar Imam Petrochemical Co (BIPC) is expected to restart its 400,000 tonne/year gas cracker this month, a source.... more
(07 April 2009 12:29)

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 : May WTI :.... more
(07 April 2009 17:15)

US CEOs six-month economic expectations get gloomier
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Top US business leaders have lowered their expectations for the next six months as the global economic slide continues to.... more
(07 April 2009 17:24)

April IPEX continues rebound with 9.7% increase
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) for April rose by 9.7% to 182.93, as chemical prices continued a rebound on stronger.... more
(07 April 2009 17:50)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s mid-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: WTI: $49.77/bbl,.... more
(07 April 2009 17:52)

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: WTI: $49.15/bbl,.... more
(07 April 2009 23:35)

American Chemistry Council sharpens focus on product stewardship
The American Chemistry Council seeks to highlight product stewardship and sustainability via Responsible Care as part of a global effort TIMES.... more
(08 April 2009 00:00)

In Wednesday's Asia papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page Manual auctioned on Net led to scam A man accused of masterminding a plan to.... more
(08 April 2009 02:00)

In Wednesday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front page Take charge, Obama tells Iraqis US President Barack Obama said on a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday.... more
(08 April 2009 05:00)

In Wednesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front page Alarm at LoC but it’s jihadis, not Taliban The Line of Control has become red-hot. There is a huge.... more
(08 April 2009 05:00)

In Wednesday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Aon UK cuts pension payments The British arm of one of the world’s biggest insurance brokers is.... more
(08 April 2009 05:30)

Asia MEG spikes on renewed demand, less Mideast supply
By Salmon Aidan Lee SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot prices have surged by about $90/tonne (€67.5/tonnes), or 21%, in the.... more
(08 April 2009 05:47)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s end-of-day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May .... more
(08 April 2009 11:00)

French PET producer Tergal in proposed management buyout
LONDON (ICIS news)--The management of Tergal Industries has offered to acquire the company in a bid to revive the insolvent French.... more
(08 April 2009 11:21)

In Wednesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front page Italy quake rescue extends to artwork Anna Maria Reggiani, head of the local branch of.... more
(08 April 2009 11:30)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)-- Here is Wednesday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI: .... more
(08 April 2009 12:02)

GM makes preparations for bankruptcy filing - report
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Shares of General Motors (GM) fell by nearly 4% to $1.92 in early Wednesday trading on the New York Stock Exchange.... more
(08 April 2009 17:03)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday's end of day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE : May WTI :.... more
(08 April 2009 17:06)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s mid-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: WTI: $50.88/bbl, up.... more
(08 April 2009 18:04)

Possible GM bankruptcy could cost plastics makers
(adds market reaction, paragraphs 1-9, updated GM stock information, paragraph 10) HOUSTON (ICIS news)--A possible bankruptcy filing by .... more
(08 April 2009 19:04)

LyondellBasell will cut 3,000 jobs, close 10 plants
HOUSTON (ICIS news)-- LyondellBasell will cut 3,000 jobs and close at least 10 manufacturing plants as part of a new plan to eliminate $700m.... more
(08 April 2009 22:52)