ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 14 2011 - February 20 2011

PHA shows great promise in packaging applcation
PHA bioplastic is showing great promise in packaging applications despite its current price premium Amid the explosion of polylactic acid (PLA).... more
(15 February 2011 18:26)

Tougher regulation threatens survival of the plastic bag
With many countries attempting to restrict the useof plastic bags, industry bodies are fighting back, using existing laws to argue their case .... more
(15 February 2011 18:27)

International Year of Chemistry kicks off
Events in Paris and Philadelphia herald a year-long celebration of the contribution that chemistry can make to securing a healthy, prosperous future more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

What's on: ICIS training runs courses in Dubai
ICIS training runs courses in Dubai ICIS training seminars in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, will help you gain a clearer picture of.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

New SIBUR investor mulls IPO
As Leonid Mikhelson builds his stake in the Russian petrochemical major, the noncore disposal program accelerates Russian petrochemical major .... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS FIRE BURNING OUT The fire at US natural gas processor Enterprise Products' west storage facility in Mont Belvieu, Texas, US is.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

European chemical profile: ethylene glycol
europe, ELAINE BURRIDGE profile last published July 28, 2008 Ethylene glycol Uses The main use for ethylene glycol (EG), which accounts... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Supply/demand behind olefins’ ascent
February contract negotiations for European ethylene and propylene ended as many had expected, with both markets experiencing their fourth.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Comment: US petrochemical sector suffers setback on Enterprise fire
Fire at Enterprise Products' Mont Belvieu plant is a small setback for advantaged petrochemical feedstocks The US shale gas feedstock advantage.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Think tank: Reach time bomb keeps ticking for chemical producers
Chemical producers and formulators may complain mightily about the burden of Europe's Reach chemicals control regulation, but many of those based in.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
JURONG AROMATICS SET TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION Jurong Aromatics Corp. (JAC) is expected to start construction of its delayed large-scale aromatics.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
AFRICA SPOT PRICES UP FOR IMPORTS Spot prices in southern Africa climbed by $50-100/tonne (€37-73/tonne) for February business, as importers.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: US Congress moves to block Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of greehouse gases
Momentum is building in the US Congress to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) plans to impose limits on greenhouse gas (GHG).... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

US LDPE producers enjoy boom times
Packaging producers hit by surging prices as tight supply and higher demand hit the market   Rex Features If.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: US chlor-alkali earnings up on price hikes
US producers report Q4 gains from price hikes and strong PVC exports - but how long can this momentum continue? Recent earnings reports from US.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: African caustic soda price rises on Egypt unrest
Supply chains ease as northern Africa caustic soda companies get back to business Caustic soda supply in northern Africa is returning to normal.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
formosa restarts vcm production Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Corp. has restarted production of its 560,000 tonne/year vinyl chloride monomer (VCM).... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
ENTERPRISE FIRE CAUSES SHUTDOWNS LyondellBasell may shut down a unit at its La Porte complex in Texas because of a fire at the site of ethane.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Asia naphtha prices suffer as EU cargoes approach
Asian naphtha prices are expected to come under pressure from continuous hefty deep-sea inflows. The region will receive an estimated 500,000 tonnes.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: EU isocyanates, polyols push increases downstream
Higher-than-expected demand and an attempt to restore margins lead to higher prices   European producers of isocyanates and polyols - the.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU PHENOL UP BY €122 ON BENZENE SPIKE The February European phenol contract rose by €122/tonne ($167/tonne) from January on a spike in the.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Projects: Dow plans to switch US naphtha crackers to ethane
Dow may expand its ethane cracking capabilities in US Dow Chemical plans to increase its ethane sourcing and cracking capabilities in the US.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Projects: BASF eyes bioplastics expansion
Germany's BASF plans to expand its bioplastics production after acquiring a license from US bioscience company Metabolix to produce polylactic.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Polymers: Recycled PET growing strong
The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is increasing rapidly - which is why prices are increasing as well Recycled polyethylene.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Pricing index boosted further
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(14 February 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: January 31-February 7, 2011
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT shutdowns january 31-february 7, 2011 NEW PROJECTS Company Location .... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Methanex supply issues
Civilian uprisings in Egypt have stopped the start-up of a new plant in Damietta, but new gas supply contracts secure production in New Zealand for.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Hikes chased but there are mixed results
The Europe-Asia naphtha arbitrage has closed as prices firmed on high crude oil futures and transport costs. Crude has been affected by the.... more
(14 February 2011 00:00)

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

Multinationals push for expansion into China
The Chinese market is certainly full of potential, but it is also an unusual environment to do business in. Nevertheless, global companies are in.... more
(16 February 2011 00:00)

China policy shifts could trigger a slide in the chemical sector
China's reforms could mean the doom mongers will finally be right, and chemicals will have to adjust to lower growth   .... more
(17 February 2011 00:00)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 14 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 14 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(14 February 2011 12:53)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 15 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 15 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(15 February 2011 13:34)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 15, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 15, 2011 The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 14, 2011, takes a.... more
(15 February 2011 21:58)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 16 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 February 2011 14:28)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 17 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 February 2011 12:51)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 18 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 18 February Afrom ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(18 February 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 18 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(18 February 2011 12:52)