ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 08 2010 - November 14 2010

Coal to chemicals gains upper hand
China's coal-to-chemical industry is set to enjoy massive growth over the next few years   Rex Features All.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: SABIC studies polyurethane project
Saudi group starts talks with technology providers to become an integrated PU producer SABIC is planning to move into polyurethane (PU).... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

European chemical profile: SBR
PROFILE LAST PUBLISHED MARCH 17, 2008 SBR USES Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is the largest volume synthetic rubber. More than 70% of... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Projects news in brief
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(08 November 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
US SHALE GAS WILL HELP WESTLAKE Increased ethane availability from rising US shale gas production will keep Westlake Chemical cost-competitive in.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: Braskem sees green propylene plant on stream in 2013
Braskem plans to start producing green propylene, made from sugarcane-based ethanol, in Brazil in the second half of 2013. The Brazilian chemicals.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Global hubs emerge
Correction: In the article headlined "Global hubs emerge," please read, in the second paragraph: "Between now and 2016 the two regions will account.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Optimism at K show as polymers rebound
Major polymer producers were out in force at last week's K show in Dusseldorf, Germany, exhibiting plenty of optimism now markets have rebounded;.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

News focus: Dow Chemical CEO Liveris shifts approach to plastics
CEO Andrew Liveris takes a different approach to the plastics portfolio. Expect deals in polypropylene and HDPE Forget about a complete sale of.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

This week's world news
PETRONAS LAUNCHES $4BN IPO TO FUND EXPANSION Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG)said it will raise around Malaysian ringgit (M$) 12.5bn ($4bn) from.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks: Asian margins are under pressure as ethylene falls
European naphtha described as balanced with a bullish paper and steady physical market Asian naphtha prices have continued to rise, supported.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Green chemicals news in brief
ELEVANCE PARTNERS WITH STEPAN Elevance Renewable Sciences and surfactant firm Stepan, both of the US, plan to commercialize surfactants,.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Green chemicals: Latin America outlook good for bioplastic expansion
Market entrance by Brazil's Braskem expected to lead to significant production shift All eyes are on the Latin American bioplastic market as.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU SEPT PTA CONTRACTS INCREASE WITH PX European September purified terephthalic acid (PTA) contract prices moved up by €44/tonne ($60/tonne) in.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Perc prices continue to spiral upward
Producers are in a position of unaccustomed leverage as demand continues to rise Despite - or perhaps because of - years of relative stability,.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
CHINA-US PP DEAL DRIVEN BY WEAK PRICES The first US-China polypropylene (PP) arbitrage window for the year has opened as a result of weaker US.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Demand drives SBR price increases
Although the cost of feedstock butadiene has been decreasing, prices remain steady The decreasing butadiene (BD) values that styrene.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: November IPEX at highest level since June
The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) for November rose for the third consecutive month to reach its highest level since June - up by almost 5% to.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Think tank: K 2010 showcases change in plastics
The plastics industry is a growth sector with a bright future, say the organisers of the huge K Fair in Dusseldorf ,... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Market intelligence: PX/PTA rally may end
Astounding hikes in Asian PX and PTA prices earlier this year look set to continue Asian paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA).... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Methanol price soar in Asia and US
A surge in spot levels has prompted big increases in contract nominations for November Soaring methanol spot prices have led North American.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

petrochemicals: Supply speculation stems styrene slump
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(08 November 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Many markets report hikes for contracts
Reports of new cracker outages in Texas, US, and rising ethane prices saw ethylene spot numbers for November hit 44 cents/lb last Tuesday - a 7%.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: October 26-November 1, 2010
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(08 November 2010 00:00)

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(08 November 2010 00:00)

Thailand's chemical projects at Mab Ta Phut back on track
Project activity at Mab Ta Phut starts humming again after suspensions are lifted     Thaivest Project activity.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Glut puts crackers under pressure
Full article and projects map Teething troubles and delays have deferred the effect of additional ethylene hitting the market but.... more
(08 November 2010 00:00)

Bottle-grade PET rises in line with polyester fiber
High demand for polyester fiber is driving up the price of bottle grade PET Unusually strong demand for polyester fiber in Asia has had an.... more
(12 November 2010 18:11)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 08 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 8 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(08 November 2010 04:24)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 8 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 8 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(08 November 2010 13:49)

ICIS Podcast:Chemical News Central: 8 November 2010
FEED   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business of the week: Strong third quarter results and volume growth.... more
(10 November 2010 09:40)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 09 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 9 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(09 November 2010 04:32)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 9 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 9 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(09 November 2010 13:16)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 9, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 8, 2010   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 8.... more
(09 November 2010 18:01)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 9 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(09 November 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 10 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 10 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(10 November 2010 04:29)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 10 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 10 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(10 November 2010 12:58)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 11 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 11 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(11 November 2010 04:20)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 12 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 12 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(12 November 2010 04:17)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 12 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 12 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(12 November 2010 14:23)