ICIS - Search Articles by Date : June 06 2011 - June 12 2011

Polymers: Polypropylene margins squeezed but outlook is positive
Producers face soft demand in the near term, while capacity expansions continue more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Polymers: news in brief
ASIA ABS DOWN ON WEAK DEMAND The spot prices of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin lost further ground in mid-May because of the weak.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Green Chemicals: Plastic-to-energy development gains ground
The potential benefits of plastic-to-fuel developments are highlighted by Dow Chemical's new project more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

European chemical profile: Polypropylene
europe, ELAINE BURRIDGE profile last published July 14, 2008 Polypropylene Uses Polypropylene (PP) is used in a wide range of consumer... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: BD continues to rise; others see June drop
BD continues to rise; others see June drop The European butadiene (BD) monthly contract for June has jumped by €270/tonne to settle at.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

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(06 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: US poised to list styrene as carcinogenic
The labeling of styrene as a likely carcinogen could have a major impact on manufacturing more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Global olefins demand growth to surge by 2015
Asian industries expected to drive an upsurge in olefins consumption by 2015 more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Global ethylene margins good in May
May was a good month for global ethylene producers, with margins well above the long-term average, as assessed by the ICIS Weekly Margin reports. more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: news in brief
TAIYO OIL CUTS STYRENE AND BENZENE OUTPUT Japanese producer Taiyo Oil is running its Ube-based styrene plant... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: news in brief
US MAY ACRYLATES UP 5 CENTS ON FEEDSTOCKS US acrylic acid and acrylate esters contract prices for May rose by 5 cents/lb ($110/tonne, €78/tonne).... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: Moody's lays out the bullish case for chemicals
  The bull case relies on growth and pricing power The credit ratings agency foresees solid growth in the next 12-18.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Think tank: US prepares for a potential earthquake, which could impact infrastructure and chemical capacity
As Japan struggles to recover from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated its northeast coast, US policymakers and disaster response.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Projects: news in brief
WORLD'S LARGEST MMA UNIT PLANNED IN SAUDI Japan-based Mitsubishi Rayon Co (MRC) is partnering Saudi Arabia's SABIC in a methyl methacrylate (MMA).... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Projects: JBF-RAK plans PET project at BP site in Geel, Belgium
Polyester producer JBF-RAK has signed a memorandum of understanding with BP Aromatics to build a 390,000 tonne/year polyethylene.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: May 23-30, 2011
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT shutdowns May 23-30, 2011 more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
ASHLAND TO ACQUIRE ISP FOR $3.2BN IN CASH US chemical firm Ashland has agreed to acquire US-based privately-owned specialty chemical manufacturer.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Formosa shutdowns cut Asian naphtha prices
European cargo prices firm while US heavy naphtha markets remain quiet Asia naphtha prices continue to decline on reduced demand from the.... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks: news in brief
FRENCH REFINERY COULD FETCH $500M Netherlands-based petrochemicals company LyondellBasell could... more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: PTA strong in Taiwan, weak in India
Indian Oil cuts back on PTA production and looks to increase PX exports from India, while PX imports to Taiwan surge more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: MEK slips in Asia – US and EU next?
A decline in Asian prices for methyl ethyl ketone is likely to resonate in foreign markets more
(06 June 2011 00:00)

Acrylate prices drive new manufacturing routes
Rocketing acrylate prices could open the door to alternative production technologies For more than two years, the price of acrylic acid has.... more
(10 June 2011 12:07)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 06 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 1 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(06 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 6 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 6 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(06 June 2011 13:38)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 06 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(06 June 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 7 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 1 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(07 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 7 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 7 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(07 June 2011 13:15)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 7, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 7, 2011   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 6, 2011, features a.... more
(07 June 2011 23:03)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 8 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 8 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market news.... more
(08 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 9 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 9 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(09 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 9 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 9 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(09 June 2011 12:56)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 9 June
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(09 June 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 10 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 10 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market news.... more
(10 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 10 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 10 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(10 June 2011 12:58)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 10 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(10 June 2011 19:00)