ICIS - Search Articles by Date : January 16 2012 - January 22 2012

Petrochemicals news in brief
US PROPYLENE STOCKS END 2011 ON A HIGH US propylene inventories rose by 4% to 5.481m bbl in the last week of December, according to US Energy.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
pic caption: Cannon: new at Valence Group pic credit: The Valance Group AMERICAS US DEMAND FOR PETCHEMS DECLINES AS YEAR ENDS US... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Commentary: US petrochemical producers face a perfect storm
The US petrochemical and polymers sector is witnessing almost a perfect storm so far in the new year. In the US, ethane and propane feedstock prices.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Commentary: Shale heralds new era
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(16 January 2012 00:00)

The downturn is prompting a number of countries to raise trade barriers
Trade protectionism in chemicals is set to rise during 2012 as a result of a weaker global economy, according to a trade lawyer who specialises in.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

European chemical profile: 2-EH
As per other oxo-alcohols, 2-ethylhexanol's (2-EH) key drivers are the construction, appliance and automotive industries as well as those industries.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

US Chemical profile: Butadiene
Due to its versatility, butadiene (BD) is used to produce a wide variety of synthetic rubbers and polymer resins and a few chemical intermediates..... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Expandable polystyrene prices being pushed up by flame retardant costs
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(16 January 2012 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US PS UP ON RISING STYRENE COSTS US polystyrene (PS) producers have nominated increases for January contracts of 7-8 cents/lb ($154-176/tonne,.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: Mixed opinions on Asian melamine outlook
New capacity across the region could put pressure on prices that are already close to cost, say producers Although participants in Asia's.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: US phenol-acetone awaits Sunoco refinery decision
pic caption: The phenol-acetone market is preparing for the potential loss of a major cumene producer   .... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
LANXESS PROPOSES INCREASE ON US MA LANXESS proposed a 4 cent/lb ($88/tonne, €68/tonne) increase on US maleic anhydride (MA), effective on January.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: PX arbitrage window opens further after gains
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(16 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Citgo/BP agree US MX contract
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(16 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: US December ethylene slips
December ethylene contracts edge down as spot prices jump in January on anticipated tightness because of turnarounds more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: January 3–10, 2012
New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: January 3–10, 2012 more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
WESTLAKE EXPANDS US CHLOR-ALKALI US-based Westlake Chemical is increasing the capacity of the chlor-alkali... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Inorganics: EU caustic soda market prepares for price hikes
As European caustic soda remains tight, producers push for contract price increases for the first quarter The European caustic soda market.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Inorganics: US chlor-alkali looks to housing for margin improvements
Participants in the US chlor-alkali market are encouraged by positive year-end housing news After a lackluster market in 2011, buyers and.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Buoyant Asian naphtha market spurs backwardation
Demand for European naphtha is further damaged by oil-driven price hikes Asian naphtha prices are expected to rise, supported by firm spot demand.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks in brief
JACOBS WINS WORK FOR SHELL REFINERY US petrochemical engineering firm Jacobs has won a contract for work to help integrate Shell's two refining.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Projects: Dow picks Honeywell's UOP for US propylene project
US industrial group Honeywell's subsidiary UOP is to provide the technology for an on-purpose propylene plant that Dow Chemical plans to build in.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Projects news in brief
BASF AND SINOPEC INAUGURATE NEW SITE more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Projects: Russia's Sibur plans 1.5m tonne cracker in Tobolsk
Petchem producer reveals more about 1.5m tonnes/year cracker and polyethylene facility more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Most contract talks conclude with price rises
US spot ethylene prices leapt by 4% on January 9 compared with the previous Friday. Limited... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(16 January 2012 00:00)

Think tank: Heralding bio-based manufacturing at scale
Heralding bio-based manufacturing Moving from pilot to commercial scale, some bio-based petrochemicals and polymers are starting to make a.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Market intelligence: Margins squeezed in Q4, but there are signs of a recovery in early 2012
The slowdown in petrochemical markets in the fourth quarter hit ethylene margins worldwide, but profitability has improved early in the new year. .... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Ethylene margins plunge at start of 2012
Variable cash ethylene margins in all regions for those using a naphtha feedstock plunged at the start of 2012 as increased naphtha feedstock.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

European PVC demand hit by poor construction outlook
Building activity in Europe has stalled, leading to poor demand for PVC from this important end-use market more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

US construction bottoms out
The US sector has been in steep decline since the subprime crisis hit. The industry is hoping that 2011 was the low point and that a gradual recovery.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

TIO2 producers are focusing on raw materials amid feedstock shortages
Shortages of feedstocks have forced prices up, leading some producers to back-integrate into raw materials such as ilmenite and rutile more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Outlook stable to firm for benzene
Year opens with escalating prices as observers prepare for year of decent supply and moderate demand Asian benzene prices reached a four-month.... more
(16 January 2012 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 16 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 16 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(16 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 16 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 January 2012 12:33)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 17 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 17 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(17 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 17 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 January 2012 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 17 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(17 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 18 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 18 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(18 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 18 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(18 January 2012 13:05)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 18, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast January 18, 2012 The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 16, 2012,.... more
(18 January 2012 17:55)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 18 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(18 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 19 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 19 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(19 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 19 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 19 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(19 January 2012 12:53)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 19 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(19 January 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 20 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 20 January from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(20 January 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 20 January 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 20 January from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(20 January 2012 13:01)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 20 January 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(20 January 2012 19:00)