ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 07 2009 - September 13 2009

Mexico's Pemex seeks to stem the decline in oil production
Mexico's state energy giant Pemex seeks to reverse the precipitous decline in oil production, but will the country's energy reforms be.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Chemtura seeks to restructure and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hear more of our exclusive interview with Chemtura CEO Craig Rogerson on a special podcast US specialty chemical firm Chemtura is taking.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Braskem and Mexican partners prepare bids for Mexico project
    Gareth JJ Burgess Mexico is resurrecting plans to build a chemical complex. And Brazilian company Braskem.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Academics raise health concerns over candle use
A three-course dinner with fresh flowers and glowing candles has for ages been the romantic ideal. But some scientists contend that certain candles.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: Indian plastic producers continue to see strength in demand
THE INDIAN polyolefins market is going from strength to strength, with recent demand estimates confirming a trend noticed earlier this year. .... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Newsbites: 50 and 25 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 50.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Mexican economic recovery relies on US chemicals export
The country's economic recovery relies largely on the fortunes of the US, and the slump there has had a big impact on Mexican chemical exports .... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Accenture Reach survey suggests missing opportunities should be grasped
Photolibrary   The global chemical industry is in top gear as the 2010 Reach registration deadline fast.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

The global financial and economic crisis will have long-term impacts on the chemical industry
    PHOTOLIBRARY The financial and economic crisis has shaken up the chemical industry worldwide. What's coming.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
HUNTSMAN MAKES $415M BID FOR TRONOX ASSETS US specialties company Huntsman has signed a "stalking horse" asset and purchase agreement to buy.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends and data: Snug supply supports hikes
Tighter availability pushes up European methylene chloride and US ethylene glycol values, while aromatics prices in the US and Europe drop .... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Emerald Isle's plastic bags missed
You never really notice the convenience of things until they're gone. Such was the case on my vacation to Ireland in August. Visiting the Emerald.... more
(07 September 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
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: propylene oxide
Uses The largest consumer of propylene oxide (PO) is polyether polyols used to make polyurethanes. The second-largest derivative is monopropylene.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy, news, roundup and data
KATYA ZAPLETNYUK/LONDON The Czech-Slovak market coupling went live on Monday August 31, with Day-ahead market bids for buying and selling.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Commentary: Mexico petchems need political will
IS THERE a real future for Mexico's petrochemical industry? We still have no answer, or at least we keep trying to justify that "with no answer" we.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: Home-building with Lego bricks
   The Lego Group The housing market is faltering, and producers face tough market conditions, but here's.... more
(07 September 2009 00:00)

Finland introduces new cabotage rules
Finland has unveiled strict new cabotage rules to prevent foreign-registered trucks from operating on a semi-permanent basis in the country..... more
(11 September 2009 12:37)

FECC launches business principles
The European Assocation of Chemical Distributors (FECC) has launched a voluntary initiative for ethical and business principles . The.... more
(11 September 2009 12:44)

Port of Rotterdam H1 results down, but investment continues
The Port of Rotterdam has released its half yearly results , and said that it expects to invest some E4bn between now and 2020..... more
(11 September 2009 12:40)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 7 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 7 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(07 September 2009 05:58)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 7 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(07 September 2009 13:09)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 08 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 08 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(08 September 2009 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 8 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(08 September 2009 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 8 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(08 September 2009 19:00)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 9 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 8 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(09 September 2009 05:33)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 9 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(09 September 2009 13:15)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 11 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(11 September 2009 13:08)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 10 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 10 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(10 September 2009 05:49)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 10 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 10 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(10 September 2009 13:00)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 11 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 11 th September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(11 September 2009 05:39)