ICIS - Search Articles by Date : December 12 2011 - December 18 2011

Commentary: European Central Bank rate cuts another positive step for the chemical sector
As we put the final issue of a turbulent 2011 to bed, the financial outlook for the global chemical sector in 2012 depends heavily on confidence on a.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Commentary: Global trends impact Middle East chemicals
The deteriorating global financial situation is likely to have more of an impact on Middle East chemical producers than slowing demand in various.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
europe Europe cracker margins fall to post-January lowThe European contract ethylene cracker margin has fallen by 24% to €303, its lowest level.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

ICIS Innovation Award winners honored
The victors in this year's ICIS Innovation Awards celebrated their success earlier this month in a top London hotel The winners of the ICIS.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Think tank: Near-term risks persist for economy
Economic growth among developed nations is facing serious headwinds, expansion in emerging economies is slowing and, despite some recent encouraging.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: BASF shifts strategy
The German chemical giant wants to go in a direction that capitalises on global megatrends and moves from 'classical' chemicals towards functional.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Chemical mergers and acquisitions market falling off the peak
2011 has already been a record year for chemical mergers and acquisitions, but signs point to fewer deals ahead This year is set to be a.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

China Insight: Government to revise oil pricing mechanism
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(12 December 2011 00:00)

China Insight: New polypropylene capacities delayed
China's apparent demand for polypropylene (PP) is expected to increase to 16m tonnes by the end of 2011, up by 5.7% from 2010 but much less than the.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

China Insight: Petrochemical prices drop in November, but China central bank rate cut improves sentiment
While China chemical prices fell in November, sentiment has improved after the central bank cut rates China's chemical market continued.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: As end of year looms prices see hefty drop
Domestic propylene prices in China are soon expected to fall owing to weak demand from the... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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Petrochemicals: German ethylene pipeline to start up in 2012
Ethylen-Pipeline Sud expects to complete its much delayed project by mid-2012 Germany's long-delayed 400,000 tonne/year ethylene pipeline is.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Lighter maintenance slate will affect Asian olefins
Recovery in Asian market may be capped as a result of a reduced cracker turnaround schedule in 2012 The 2012 cracker maintenance slate in Asia.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: IPEX tumbles for sixth consecutive month
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(12 December 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asian exports less benzene to US
Asia's benzene exports to the US are likely to stay low in December, as in the previous two months, given a lack of price incentive to ship out.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Polymers: Asia PS prices stay weak on demand
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(12 December 2011 00:00)

Polymers: SBR rebound fizzles out on weak downstream demand
Auto and tire makers in China trim production bringing halt to upswing in SBR prices Following two weeks of sharp increases, the rebound in spot.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
CHINA LLDPE IMPORT OFFER PRICES RISE Imports for film-grade linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) into China were offered at higher prices on.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: China MIBK prices to stay weak into the new year
Falling feedstock costs and low demand give methyl isobutyl ketone buyers an edge Spot methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) prices in China have.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU GLYCOL ETHERS FALL ON SLOW DEMAND European spot prices for glycol ethers were assessed down by €10-20/tonne ($14-28/tonne) during the week.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
ARKEMA RESTARTS CHLOR-ALKALI UNIT France-based Arkema has restarted its chlor-alkali facilities at Jarrie, France, following an unplanned.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: US caustic soda producers plans price hikes as supply tightens
Several US caustic soda producers propose price rises, citing low inventories amid weak chlorine demand Several US caustic soda producers.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: European chlorvinyl market stagnates on slow PVC
European VCM prices hit 30-month low as PVC demand slows amid high feedstock costs High ethylene and energy costs, combined with depressed.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks: Asia and Europe naphtha prices head downwards
Hand-to-mouth buying takes place in Europe whilst the arbitrage west is closed Naphtha prices in Asia are expected to wane amid volatile crude.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
CNOOC TO INVEST $1.2BN IN YANTAI LNG China's CNOOC Gas & Power Group has signed a cooperation framework agreement with Yantai Port Group to.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Projects: Rosneft plans cracker project in Nakhodka, Russia
Russia's state-owned Rosneft is developing a naphtha cracker and downstream petrochemicals project in Nakhodka in the Primorsky region of Russia's.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

Projects: INEOS names possible sites for US EO project
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(12 December 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
QATAR PETROLEUM SIGNS PACT WITH SHELL Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Shell have signed a heads of agreement to develop a petrochemicals complex in.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Rising piracy on chemical tankers out of the Middle East drives up costs
Piracy on chemical tankers has increased on routes out of the Middle East, driving up costs and forcing ship operators to increase security and even.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Growing Middle East polyurethane markets drive regional investment
Pic credit: Getty Caption: Construction is a growing market for polyurethanes in the Gulf region Robust growth is expected for the next five... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Indian polymer demand slows
India was an attractive growth market for polymers as the economy expanded rapidly. But 2011 has seen a slowdown in demand as interest rates rise.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: New Middle East capacity heralds growth in polymers exports to China
New Middle East polyolefins capacity will see even more material being shipped to China to satisfy its huge demand for imported polyethylene and.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Middle East petrochemical producers seek to diversify output for Asian middle classes
Petrochemical producers in the Middle East are looking to diversify into downstream products for the growing Asian middle classes and to provide.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Huntsman CEO discusses the pros and cons of Middle East development downstream
Peter Huntsman, president and CEO of Huntsman Corporation, discusses the advantages and challenges to downstream development in the Middle East .... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: ExxonMobil president on sustainable products and investment in the Middle East
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(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Abu Dhabi Petroleum Institute student represents region at EPCA Berlin meeting
Pic credit: none Caption: Sara Al Dhaheri (third from left) with Queen Noor and other delegates Sara Al Dhaheri, a chemical engineering student... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Association makes progress signing up to Responsible Care
GPCA has made rapid progress with its Responsible Care Initiative, with 29 of its full members signed up and plans for all members to achieve.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Plastics industry tackles marine litter
At a meeting in Dubai in November, 54 plastics trade associations signed up to an action plan to reduce marine litter Plastics industry.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Talent Convention draws human resources experts to Dubai
Pic credit: none Caption: H.H. Sheikh Al Nehayan gave the inaugural address The inaugural Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA)... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Supply chain issues come under the spotlight
Pic credit: none Caption: Supply chain issues came under the spotlight in Abu Dhabi in October According to official statistics, organized.... more
(12 December 2011 16:17)

GPCA: Ziad S al-Labban inteview
ICIS editor John Baker interviews Ziad S Al-Labban, president and CEO of Petro Rabigh, about plans to expand the product portfolio further.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Sixth Annual Forum 2011 agenda
TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 14.00 Optional CMAI seminar: Emerging economies and emerging supply - a powerful chemical formula. Global petrochmicals.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Hamad al-Terkait inteview
  ICIS editor John Baker interviews Hamad al-Terkait, GPCA board vice chairman and Equate president and CEO, who outlines the.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

GPCA: Forum seeks answers to petrochemical industry challenges downstream
This year's forum in Dubai will recognize the challenges facing the petrochemical industry as it looks downstream for answers The global.... more
(12 December 2011 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 12 December 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 12 December from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(12 December 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 12 December 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 12 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(12 December 2011 12:57)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 12 December 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(12 December 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 13 December 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 13 December from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(13 December 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 13 December 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 13 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(13 December 2011 14:51)