ICIS - Search Articles by Date : January 09 2012 - January 15 2012

Commentary: Automotive sector faces tough 2012
With every new automobile now containing several thousand euro or dollars worth of chemicals and polymers, our industry is closely focused on the.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Commentary: US margin profile to shift more favorably towards commodities
US commodity chemical producer margins could exceed those of specialties in the low-cost natural gas environment of the US. A new pipeline brings.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICAS BASF INVESTS IN NON-EDIBLE BIOMASS PROCESS Germany's BASF is investing $30m (€23.1m) in US technology firm Renmatix, which is.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Dow carbon fiber
Innovation in carbon fiber processing technology could lead to a breakthrough in the cost competitiveness of the material and consequent growth in.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Asian growth is good news for chemical distributors
Chemical distributors with regional expertise can help global producers by using innovative business models to make local market inroads Growth.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Global auto sector is in growth mode, and will drive chemical and polymers demand
The chemical and auto industries closely rely on each other, and despite the aftermath of the recession, growth is expected - often in unexpected.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: New Year sees markets awash with contracts
Asian butadiene (BD) spot offers for January rose to $3,100/tonne FOB Korea on December 28, 2011. more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Thank tank: Petrochemical expansions in doubt
Conventional thinking would suggest that when you have a strong feedstock advantage, you should go ahead and build more petrochemical capacity on.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Projects: China's Xianglu to add 2m t/y PTA capacity in Q3
New facility to come on stream in third quarter following delayed Dragon PX project China's Xianglu Petrochemical, a subsidiary of Xianglu... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Projects news in brief
ASAHI KASEI PLANS SINGAPORE S-SBR UNIT Japanese producer Asahi Kasei has finalised plans to build a second solution-polymerised styrene butadiene.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: December 20, 2011-January 3, 2012
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Weight loss is plastics' gain
Polymer producers are relishing the challenge of making lighter vehicle components for a more frugal era Only a few years ago, car manufacturers.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: Capro capacity up in Asia, demand down
The medium-to-long term outlook for nylon demand is clouded by a gloomy global economy, say market participants more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: Asian acetic to remain soft on ample supply
Firming prices for feedstock methanol could provide a boost for acetic acid this year more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Market intelligence: Empty chemical pipelines could lead to price bubbles
With inventories in chemical markets at low levels, any surge in demand could magnify the upside price impact. A buoyant start to 2012 could catch.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks: Tight Asia market draws in Europe naphtha cargoes
Demand from operators in South Korea and Taiwan to build inventories expected to peak more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
feedstocks in brief Sinopec to pay $2.2bn for Devon US shale Chinese energy and petrochemicals major Sinopec has agreed to pay $2.2bn (€1.7bn)... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Europe olefins players aim for balance in 2012
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(09 January 2012 00:00)

EU legislation could have positive impact for biofuels
European Commission mandates could offer biofuels industry protection in shaky economy more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Latin America PP market to tighten
Tight supply, elections and low costs are all expected to contribute to an increase in demand for PP more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

US biofuel faces challenges as tax credits expire
Market fundamentals in US ethanol and biodiesel could change with expired federal tax credits and new EPA mandates more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Biofuels news in brief
POLAND SEES NO BIOFUEL SALES GROWTH For the first time since biodiesel and bioethanol component fuels became available at the pump, Poland is set.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Outlook 2012
The polyolefins sector is poised to benefit from improving demand and tighter supply Tighter supply and improving global demand are expected to.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
EUROPE PVC DECEMBER CONTRACTS FALL Most Europe polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contracts for December settled down by €20/tonne ($26/tonne), which was in.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: IPEX stable in January
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(09 January 2012 00:00)

News Focus: Lack of visibility for Europe chemicals
The outlook for Europe's chemical sector in 2012 is clouded by economic concerns and a surge in imports more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*denotes nominal range) Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb Change .... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Projects: PTT, Perstorp plan isocyanate projects in France and Asia
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(09 January 2012 00:00)

SBR skids into 2012
Prices are likely to rise in some regions, but from a low point. Meanwhile, downstream demand from the automotive sector remains poor, even in Asia .... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asian PX and OX likely to tighten
Paraxylene (PX) and orthoxylene (OX) players in Asia could find themselves struggling with limited supply in the year ahead. An influx of.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Players cautious about Asian styrene
Uncertainties in the market in the latter half of 2011 look likely to continue throughout the first half of the new year With Asian exports of.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical profile: Maleic anhydride
Maleic anhydride (MA) is mostly used to make unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), which are used in a wide range of applications, including pleasure.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical profile: High density polyethylene
USES The main outlets in Asia for film-grade high density polyethylene (HDPE) are shopping bags, commonly known as 'T-shirt' bags, used in.... more
(09 January 2012 00:00)

CEOs targeted by anti-piracy campaign
SOS Save our Seafarers campaign is to lobby support from business leaders to increase international pressure on governments to take firmer action.... more
(10 January 2012 11:19)

Managing the supply chain in uncertain times - report
WBR Research, the organisers of Europe's annual supply chain event LogiChem, have put together a report  on how to effectively manage the.... more
(10 January 2012 11:28)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 9 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 9 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(09 January 2012 05:00)

Copy of VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 9 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 9 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(09 January 2012 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 9 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(09 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 10 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 10 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(10 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 10 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 10 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(10 January 2012 13:34)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 10 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(10 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 11 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 11 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(11 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 11 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 11 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(11 January 2012 13:29)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 11 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(11 January 2012 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 11, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 11, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 9, 2012,.... more
(11 January 2012 20:47)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 12 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 12 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(12 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 12 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 12 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(12 January 2012 13:01)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 12 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(12 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 13 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 13 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(13 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 13 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 13 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(13 January 2012 13:30)