ICIS - Search Articles by Date : March 12 2012 - March 18 2012

Europe's chemical producers hit hard by US shale gold rush
Europe's producers of ethylene and its derivatives may face a bleak future if oil prices remain high and shale gas feedstocks become fully exploited.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Commentary: Indorama joins the US ethylene fray with new cracker study
The fast-growing, Thailand-based polyester player plans to partner to build a 1.3m tonne/year ethylene cracker in the US, taking advantage of shale.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

US Chemical Profile: Ethylene oxide
USES Ethylene oxide (EO) is largely used to make monoethylene glycol (MEG) , which accounts for three-quarters of global EO consumption. .... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Asia Chemical Profile: MDI
USES About 80% of the global consumption of ­methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) is in polyurethane (PU) foams. The largest outlet is.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICAS DOW AUTHORIZES CAPITAL FOR TEXAS PROPYLENE US-based chemical major Dow Chemical's board of directors has authorized capital to.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

News Focus: Is the chemical industry doomed to repeat the past?
This year's ICIS/J&M Management Consulting survey asks what chemical companies are doing to avoid earlier mistakes more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Telles failure highlights risks of technology development
Metabolix took its Mirel biopolymer to the next stage, but partner ADM lost patience more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Development of bio-paraxylene and PTA on the rise
The polyester market will soon feature renewable alternatives to petroleum-based paraxylene and purified terephthalic acid, as companies push for.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Styrene soars as supply stutters
Prices reach six-month high over concerns about the availability of the material. more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: global propylene demand recovers
Global propylene demand in developed regions is set to recover to pre-crisis levels by 2015 and will be supported by plans for additional capacity in.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: March IPEX continues upward trend
The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) has soared to 348.75, its highest level since October 2011 and a strengthening of 8.7% from the revised* February.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: European ethylene market shows unexpected resilience
New Middle East capacity, as well as regional feedstock advantages, have not deterred Europe's potential more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Asia naphtha markets remain buoyant as producers build inventory
News of 1m tonnes of naphtha moving west to east fails to calm fear of shortages more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

US chemicals to remain in Gulf coast
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(12 March 2012 00:00)

A map updating the global bioplastics picture
A map collated from ICIS reports during the past 12 months shows how much Europe and the Americas dominate announcements of new biopolymer activity more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asia toluene hits a 3.5-year high
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(12 March 2012 00:00)

Polymers in brief
CHINA PP YARN PRICES RISE BY 1.4% China's average prices of yarn-grade polypropylene (PP) have risen by 1.4% as of March 5, in line with higher.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU MEK UP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE MAY 2011 European methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) prices firmed last week for the first time since May 2011, increasing.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: Acetone shortage drives up prices
Buyers and sellers expect supply in Europe to remain tight through May or even beyond more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Polymers: India plastics demand to double by 2020
Polyolefins prices surge on local shutdowns and reduced imports from the Middle East more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals:Volatile styrene butadiene price drives use of starch-derived latex
Multinational paper companies look for alternatives to styrene butadiene and acrylic latex because of price volatility more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals news in brief
PURAC STARTS THAI LACTIDE PLANT Netherlands-based renewable chemical producer Purac has started its new 75,000 tonne/year starch-based lactides.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals: M&G Group plans for bio-PET commercialization
Italy's M&G Group forms biochemicals unit to prepare for bio-PET commercialization more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Think tank: Europe PVC tightness boosts profits
 © Rex Features European PVC players are making money in the unsettled EU market Persistently depressed.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Market intelligence: BD capacity on the way
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(12 March 2012 00:00)

Projects: Indorama sees US cracker JV onstream 2018
Thai polyester producer considers joint venture project that would supply ethylene feedstock for MEG production more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: February 27-March 5, 2012
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(12 March 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Europe OX hits record and gains continue
A US propylene producer has nominated a 7 cent/lb increase for March, undercutting a rival's proposed hike of 15 cent/lb. February contracts jumped.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(12 March 2012 00:00)

Market players are upbeat for the prospects of bioplastics
A slow but steady realization that some resources are finite has been a strong driver for biopolymers, and market players are upbeat about the.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

Chemical mergers and acquisitions fundamentals intact for strong 2012
Strategic buyers remain aggressive and financial buyers will find opportunities with more assets hitting the selling block and a booming high-yield.... more
(12 March 2012 00:00)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 12 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 12 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(12 March 2012 13:14)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 12 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(12 March 2012 18:00)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 13 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 13 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(13 March 2012 13:06)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 13 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(13 March 2012 18:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 14 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 14 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(14 March 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 14 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 14 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(14 March 2012 12:36)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 14 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(14 March 2012 18:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 14, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 14, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 12, 2012, has.... more
(14 March 2012 18:43)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 15 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 15 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(15 March 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 15 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 15 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 March 2012 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 15 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 March 2012 18:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime bulletin 16 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 16 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(16 March 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 16 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 March 2012 13:43)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 16 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(16 March 2012 18:00)