ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 15 2010 - November 21 2010

Rising metallocene LLDPE capacity will drive prices lower
Forthcoming metallocene LLDPE capacity is poised to pressure prices, even to below those of LDPE Why should metallocene linear low density.... more
(15 November 2010 18:20)

Plastics to gain from consumer packaging's sustainability goals
Plastics producers innovate as major consumer goods companies aim to reduce packaging materials and use renewables as part of their sustainability.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Innovative packaging aims to cut supply chain footprint
Driven by consumer demand, smart polymer companies are producing new grades of packaging materials that lower environmental impact Demand for.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Projects news in brief
plants and projects in brief Oxiteno sees Brazil EO expansion online Brazilian chemicals producer Oxiteno expects to complete its ethylene.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

US chemical profile: polystyrene
US, feliza Mirasol profile last published JULY 7, 2008 Polystyrene Uses Polystyrene (PS), a thermoplastic resin with good processing.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
EUROPEAN POLYSTYRENE PRICE TO INCREASE BASF announced that it intends to increase its polystyrene (PS) price in Europe by €65/tonne ($90/tonne)..... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
US METHYLENE CHLORIDE UP 5 CENTS/LB ON METHANOL COSTS US methylene chloride producers Dow Chemical and Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) both.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
NAVOIAZOT BUILDS CAUSTIC SODA UNIT Uzbek fertilizer, ammonia and acids producer Navoiazot will start building a new 32,000 tonne/year caustic soda.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
EIA PROJECTS OIL TO RISE ABOVE $100/BBL The price of oil is expected to rise above $100/bbl as the strength of the global economic recovery holds.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers: Polycarbonate sees rising competition from new polymer
Polycarbonate market remains stable, though a growing competitor in the form of Tritan copolyester is catching up more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Price surge continues for US ethylene
More shipments of styrene in December from Iran are adding to the large volumes heading towards northeast Asia Planned and unplanned supply issues.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: European chemical M&A will move up a gear in 2011
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Europe should accelerate swiftly in 2011, having already experienced a steady improvement in 2010. .... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Chemical companies begin to make more bullish five-year projections
Comfort levels are rising to the point where some chemical companies are rolling out five-year profit projections. Expect more bullish forecasts in.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Think tank: Africa is the next frontier for chemicals
Two years ago, the global economy suffered its most profound shock since the 1930s. While the worst of the storm appears to be over, one question.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Market intelligence: US chemical industry hails the November election results
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(15 November 2010 00:00)

What's on: ICIS, Houlihan Lokey to hold M&A webinar
Sign up for the ICIS webcast: "M&A activity and the availability of credit in the debt and equity markets" on December 8, sponsored by global.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Iranian cargoes add extra length to styrene market
More shipments of styrene in December from Iran are adding to the large volumes heading towards Northeast Asia China will receive around 30,000.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: PEMEX reveals project plans
Company's Mexican ethylene oxide and styrene expansions unveiled at APLA conference Mexico's PEMEX Petroquimica is in expansion mode and has.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: Yulin to start up Shannxi olefins in 2013
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(15 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers: China LLDPE rises despite futures downturn
Divergence of China's physical LLDPE and futures market unusual; LLDPE rises on strong demand and futures fall on market sentiment Physical trade.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Contracts are moving higher for aromatics
The first few weeks of the month have been punctuated with contract talks and more settlements. US November propylene contracts have been.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: November 2–8, 2010
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(15 November 2010 17:12)

News Focus: Petrobras delays Comperj
Brazil's state-operated energy and chemical giant delays the start-up of the Comperj project to 2016-2017 In a major setback to new Latin.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

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(15 November 2010 17:12)

Petrochemicals: SK Energy weighs restart of cracker
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(15 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: PETRONAS to restart methanol unit by January 2011
Malaysia's PETRONAS plans to restart its 660,000 tonne/year methanol unit in Labuan by January next year after clean water supplies resume by.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: PTA prices soar in Asia
Outages and strong demand downstream push PTA prices to record highs The market for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is strong, and given.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: US chlor-alkali producers report Q3 sales gain
Producers saw strong Q3 earnings on price hikes and improved demand Volume and price recovery for chlor-alkali remained the central theme for.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Asia naphtha buoyant as oil continues to strengthen
Asia naphtha prices continue to rise, driven up by robust crude futures. However, steam cracker margins have plummeted to $34/tonne (€25/tonne) NE.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

Middle East producers are looking for Western technology so they can move downstream from the cracker
The interplay of petrochemical interests in Europe and the Middle East is set to increase as producers in both regions seek alliances for downstream.... more
(15 November 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 15 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 15 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 November 2010 04:56)

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 15 November 2010
FEED   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week.   Logistics companies results .... more
(15 November 2010 13:35)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 15 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 15 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 November 2010 13:34)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 15 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(15 November 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 16 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 16 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 November 2010 04:21)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 16 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(16 November 2010 13:21)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 16, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 16, 2010 The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 15 features a cover.... more
(16 November 2010 21:21)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 17 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 November 2010 13:52)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 18 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 18 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(18 November 2010 04:23)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 18 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(18 November 2010 14:46)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 19 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 19 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(19 November 2010 04:25)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 19 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 19 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(19 November 2010 15:19)

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