ICIS - Search Articles by Date : December 13 2010 - December 19 2010

Intermediates news in brief
EU MEG DEC CONTRACT SOLIDIFYING AT €975/TONNE Support is building for the initial monoethylene glycol (MEG) December contract settlement of.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

European chemical profile: ABS
USES Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is the largest-volume engineering resin. Its biggest use is in the automotive industry, followed by.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Projects news in brief
CHANG CHUN PLANS CHEMICALS INVESTMENT Taiwan's Chang Chun Petrochemical plans to invest yuan (CNY) 16bn ($2.4bn) to build a petrochemical base at.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Projects: BASF, PETRONAS study Malaysia specialty chemicals JV
Companies consider €1bn partnership for the production of specialty chemicals in Malaysia Germany-based BASF and Malaysia's PETRONAS are.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

The ICIS Top 40 Power Players
In this year of recovery, the ICIS Top 40 Power Players shine brightly. But they have earned their accolades through dark times .... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Chemical financing markets improve, but there are still some clouds
The chemical financing market has made great strides in 2010 and remains buoyant. But some storm clouds loom on the horizon. What is the outlook.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Market Intelligence: US Offshore oil and gas development moratorium provokes outrage from chemical industry
The wellhead has been capped, but the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster continues to wreak havoc on the US economy Energy and chemical industry.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

News Focus: Chemtura CEO Rogerson to actively manage portfolio as company emerges from bankruptcy
As the company emerges from bankruptcy, CEO Craig Rogerson looks to active portfolio management in the long run Fresh out of bankruptcy and.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent shutdowns: November 25-December 7, 2010
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status .... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals news in brief
US CRACKER SHUTDOWN LIMITS SHELL ETHYLENE Shell will restrict US ethylene deliveries to 90% in December, following... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US ABS PRICE HIKES FIND LITTLE RESISTANCE The most recent round of price-hike proposals for US acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) have not.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Polymers: Asian polyolefins outlook ever-more complex for 2011
Everything from China's policies to financial market speculation will shape 2011 The high degree of uncertainty in Asian polyolefin markets in.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Projects: ExxonMobil, SABIC study Saudi elastomers project
ExxonMobil and SABIC are continuing to evaluate their proposed elastomers and carbon black joint-venture (JV) project in Saudi Arabia, a.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Propylene boosted by robust demand, supply issues
Robust demand and operational problems keep the seasonal slowdown in Europe at bay Unplanned production issues and robust demand mean that.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Think Tank: Emerging markets to grab investments
The good news for those in the chemical industry is that a new investment cycle may already have begun. The bad news is that chemical.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Goodbye to former SOCMA president Joe Acker
One of the historic ICIS Top 40 Power Players, Joe Acker, former president of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Commentary: The
As we unveil the ICIS Top 40 Power Players, keep an eye on LyondellBasell - a rising commodity chemical powerhouse led by CEO Jim Gallogly For our.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Capro rises in Europe on back of Asian demand
Producers push through another increase for November contract prices European caprolactam (capro) contract prices could rise in December if.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Asian TDI producers expect lift in demand
Transportation restrictions on dangerous chemicals have subdued the TDI market since November Despite trending weakness, Asia's major toluene.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: IPEX rises on Asia
The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) for December strengthened by nearly 4% to 292.53 from its revised November figure of 281.67, returning to May.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Slackening arbitrage from Europe supports Asia prices
Prices for US naphtha continue to climb on tight supply and strong demand in Asia Asian naphtha prices are expected to climb on lower arbitrage.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Global output rises in 2010
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(13 December 2010 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(13 December 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
US RAISES OIL, NATGAS PRICING OUTLOOK The Department of Energy (DOE) has raised forecasts for average oil and natural gas prices for this year.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Biofuels news in brief
2011 ETHANOL BLENDING TARGET LOWERED The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lowered its 2011 blending target volume for.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Biofuels: New renewable diesel expands global output
Traditional biodiesel faces competition as non-esterified fats and oils-based diesel supply increases A new breed of fats- and oils-based.... more
(13 December 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Dow boosts ethane cracking in US
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(13 December 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 13 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 13 December from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(13 December 2010 04:41)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 13 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 13 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(13 December 2010 12:48)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 13 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(13 December 2010 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast December 13, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast December 13, 2010 The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 13 has a cover story.... more
(13 December 2010 22:01)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 14 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 14 December from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(14 December 2010 04:28)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 14 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 14 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(14 December 2010 13:41)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 15 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 15 December from ICIS TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(15 December 2010 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 15 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 15 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 December 2010 13:49)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 16 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 16 December from ICIS TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(16 December 2010 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 16 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 December 2010 13:10)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 16 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from  ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(16 December 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 17 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 17 December from ICIS TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(17 December 2010 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 December 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 17 December from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 December 2010 15:57)