ICIS - Search Articles by Date : June 13 2011 - June 19 2011

Polymers: PE sees descent in China because of weak demand
Prices for polyethylene (PE) in China are on a downtrend as demand remains weak. Film-grade linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and low density.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
NEW POLYESTER PLANT IN PAKISTAN Pakistan-based Ibrahim Fibre will have a new $250m (€178m) polyester staple plant in Pakistan by 2012. The plant.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Weak demand may cool ethylene pricing
The outlook is dubbed bearish as downstream markets are likely to impact naphtha and ethylene pricing Traders have issued a warning that.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Cracker rate cuts looming in Europe
  Bearish sentiment may affect European crackers Less downstream demand for C2 and C3 means operating rates may need to.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: June IPEX hits a 34-month high
The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) for June has reached 374.37, continuing its upward trend and increasing a further 2.8% on the revised* May.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU ACN SPOT DIPS AS BUYERS WAIT The acrylonitrile (ACN) spot price range has fallen by $100/tonne (€69/tonne), after decreasing by $150-200/tonne.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: US May barge acetone contract settles at record high
The US May barge acetone contract price has settled at a record high on soaring propylene values. ICIS assessed the contract at 77.00 cents/lb.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Intemediates: Capro in Europe - is a rollover due?
Asian prices may have bottomed out as yarn spinners boost demand for nylon chips After a month of discussions, European caprolactam (capro).... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: Concerns grow for China polyolefins
Domestic polyolefins demand remains flat while inventories are reportedly high, leading to continued price pressure. Could growth for PE and PP be.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Think tank: US economic recovery wobbles
The once promising US economic recovery has begun to falter under a barrage of bad news bulletins, lowering expectations and raising worries about a.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: May 30-June 6, 2011
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Commentary: how much of the shale gas story is hype?
Reading some of the current reporting about US shale gas might make you think we are about to see a complete rebirth in the fortunes of the US.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Commentary: OPEC's latest move may fuel an economic slowdown, hitting chemicals
The cartel's latest move to maintain oil production quotas could send a shock to the global economy, especially as growth has already been slowing .... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

News Focus: Ashland's transformation story not over with ISP deal
  O'Brien: "ISP was always at the top of our list" Ashland After Ashland's planned acquisition of.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
SHELL DEVELOPING PLANS FOR US CRACKER Anglo-Dutch energy and chemicals company Shell is developing plans for a worldscale ethylene plant with.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

What's on: ICIS pricing launches Asia solar-grade polysilicon price assessment
ICIS pricing has expanded into the solar sector with the launch of a weekly price assessment for Asia solar-grade polysilicon grades 6N-9N, in a.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

US Chemical profile: Caustic Soda
US, FELIZA MIRASOL profile last published APRIL 13, 2009 Caustic soda USES Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is mainly used in the manufacture... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
AKZONOBEL BUILDS TIO2 PLANT IN CHINA AkzoNobel is entering a partnership with China's Guangxi CAVA Titanium Industry to produce and supply.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Projects: Indorama Ventures expands Polish PET capacity
Thailand-based producer plans to raise its global PET and PTA footprint   PET capacity at Wloclawek will be raised.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne .... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
SHELL'S QATAR GTL ON TRACK FOR MID-2012 Shell is on schedule to have its huge gas-to-liquid (GTL) project in Qatar fully operational by the.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Robust demand signals tightness in global LNG
Negative outlook for nuclear power generation may benefit LNG, says PETRONAS The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is set to remain tight.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Green Chemicals: Bioplastic industry grows in China
China's bioplastics production increases to meet growing export demand as well as future domestic consumption China's bioplastics.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

Trends and data: Markets awash with contract discussions
US ethylene contracts have been settled for May at 58.50 cents/lb ($1,290/tonne).... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

US propylene spike ripples downstream
Soaring propylene prices resulting from lack of supply have affected a number of key intermediates The petrochemical sector's enthusiasm for.... more
(13 June 2011 12:07)

Global monoethylene glycol will be tight with varying prices
  Although current low MEG demand is causing the shutdown of plants, others are being lined up for expansion or.... more
(13 June 2011 12:07)

Merger and acquisition boom reshapes European petrochemical industry
Chemical M&A activity has rallied since the middle of last year, creating opportunities to reshape the European petrochemical sector. But will.... more
(13 June 2011 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 13 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 13 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(13 June 2011 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 13 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 13 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(13 June 2011 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 13 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(13 June 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 14 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 14 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(14 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 14 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 14 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(14 June 2011 13:22)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 14 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(14 June 2011 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 14, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast June 14, 2011   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 13, 2011, starts.... more
(14 June 2011 22:21)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 15 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 15 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(15 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 15 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 15 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 June 2011 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 15 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(15 June 2011 20:24)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 16 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 16 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(16 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 16 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 June 2011 13:43)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 17 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 17 June from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(17 June 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 17 June from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(17 June 2011 13:14)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 17 June 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(17 June 2011 19:00)