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

On-purpose technologies ready to fill propylene gap
On-purpose production technologies such as propane dehydrogenation, olefin metathesis and methanol-to-olefins promise to fill the growing propylene.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Glycerin gets the green light for use in US engine coolants
5m lb of refined glycerin could be used in the glycol market in 2012, and this could double in 2013 more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICAS EXXONMOBIL ALLOCATES US HEVA LDPE US-based ExxonMobil announced it will begin allocating specific grades of high ethylene vinyl.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Europe chemical profile: Caustic soda
USES Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is a versatile alkali. Its main uses are in the production of pulp and paper, alumina, soap and detergents,.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Asia chemical profile: PET
USES Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be made into a resin, fiber or film. The largest outlet is synthetic fibers, followed by bottle resin. more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Global cracker ethylene margins to hit a low in 2012
Lackluster demand growth and a high volume of new capacity coming on stream will turn 2012 into a poor year for global cracker margins. more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Commentary: Europe casts a shadow
US ethylene producers enjoy record high margins, but this favorable dynamici s being overshadowed by renewed fears about phase two of the European.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Deluge of April contract talks are concluded
Much to the disdain of some US buyers, a three-tiered butadiene (BD) settlement has emerged for April, which some have dubbed a mess. more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Think Tank: Mood improves, but issues remain
PHOTO CAPTION: Shutdowns may become more common among chemical makers Rising petrochemical prices don't tell the whole story, we wrote in.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Technology fundamental to Shell Chemicals
Shell Chemicals outlines its key areas of technology development as it continues its quest of maximizing and adding value in the petrochemicals.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Projects news in brief
Projects news in brief more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Projects: CP Chem plans 1-hexene project in Texas
Project addresses tight supplies resulting from growing polyethylene production, says CEO more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Second-quarter fears for chemical makers
During the first quarter of 2012 it seemed the year-end worries about economic decline had been overblown. But as the next quarter gathers pace, the.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

ICIS Innovation Awards: Going for gold in 2012
This week, we launch the ninth ICIS Innovation Awards, to reward innovation, environmental advances and sustainability in our industry. Will you be a.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Asian market threatens to undermine global naphtha
Participants remain wary as possible naphtha price decline weighs on their minds more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
Feedstocks in brief more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Bio-based chemicals on the fast track to commercialization
Commercial production is set to grow quickly in the coming years, challenging petroleum-based chemicals. Despite risks, the future is promising more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

China invents and reinvents coal to chemicals
Innovative companies are looking back to old technologies, as well as developing new ones, as they strive to take advantage of the country's vast.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Polymers: PET market in Europe rides out further falling prices and market uncertainty
Despite peak season, buyers wait for prices to drop further as feedstock ethylene falls more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Inorganics: India delays implementing soda ash anti-dumping duties
A court challenge and high soda ash prices defer India's move to impose anti-dumping duties on soda ash imports more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Inorganics: Chlor-alkali players cautious on 2012 demand outlook
Producers continue caustic soda hikes, citing tightening supply. But consumers see weak downstream demand. more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Polymers: INVISTA moves ahead with plans to build China nylon plant
The company will proceed with its world-scale production facility despite the slowdown in china's growth rate more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US POLYCARBONATE SPOT PRICES MOVE UPSpot prices for US polycarbonate (PC) moved up based on successful price-increase proposals from producers.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Upbeat mood at annual meeting
PHOTO caption: This year's event in San Antonio attracted 3,000 delegates In the balmy April heat of San Antonio, Texas, US, the halls of the... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

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(16 April 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns
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(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: US can support more PDH units for propylene
The increased focus on shale gas in the US and the likelihood of reduced propylene supplies suggest there will be plenty of potential for propane.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: On-purpose BD may offset supply restrictions
Butadiene output falling short as producers consider alternative methods of production more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Poland's LOTOS nears completion of xylenes plant
Polish refiner LOTOS is set to take its first step in petrochemical production with the completion of a 120,000 tonne/year mixed xylenes (MX) plant..... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Trinidad considers SABIC/Sinopec methanol project
A methanol derivatives project being negotiated would give a major boost toe the island's petrochemical industry. more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: April IPEX up for fourth consecutive month
The ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) has improved to 359.21, its highest since September 2011, and is up by 2.9% from the revised* March figure of.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU CX Q2 DELTA FULLY CONFIRMED AT €145The European cyclohexane (CX) second-quarter delta contract has been fully confirmed at €145/tonne.... more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: Turnarounds and feedstocks put squeeze on MMA
Asian inventories are low, and downstream demand has improved in Europe and the US more
(16 April 2012 00:00)

Sugar fatty alcohols near commercialization
Developers of sugar-based surfactants expect commercialization by 2013-2015 Several US developers of sugar-based fatty alcohols are looking for.... more
(20 April 2012 10:41)

Natural surfactant raw materials on a slippery slope?
Even though price levels for natural surfactant feedstocks have moderated, they remain at historically high levels, which has damaged demand in some.... more
(20 April 2012 10:41)

Performance overshadows sustainability in oleochemicals
Product performance, system efficiency and price are high priorities for end-users of oleochemicals Buyers and sellers of oleochemicals are.... more
(20 April 2012 10:41)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 16 April 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 16 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(16 April 2012 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 16 April 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 16 April from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(16 April 2012 14:44)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 17 April 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 17 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(17 April 2012 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 April 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 17 April from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 April 2012 13:36)

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

ICIS Chemical Business podcast April 17, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast April 17, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 16, 2012,.... more
(17 April 2012 21:07)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 18 April 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 18 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(18 April 2012 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 April 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 18 April from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(18 April 2012 13:00)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 19 April 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 19 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(19 April 2012 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 19 April 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 19 April from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(19 April 2012 13:00)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 20 April 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 20 April from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(20 April 2012 06:00)