ICIS - Search Articles by Date : March 17 2008 - March 23 2008

Research on oilseed for chemical feedstock increases
The chemical industry is rediscovering its agricultural roots and looking at new plants as alternative feedstocks Doris De Guzman/New York .... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Shaw Stone & Webster maximizes value for refineries
The bottom of the barrel reaps rewards for Shaw Stone & Webster as it strives to gain maximum value out of the refinery stream Elaine.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

DSM invests in biotechnology to ease fossil fuel dependence
With environmental and economic advantages, DSM is looking to biotechnology to cushion the effect of soaring crude prices Andy Brice/London .... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Akzo Nobel sees big synergies with ICI acquisition
With  Akzo Nobel's  acquisition of ICI now almost three months old, the specialty chemical division is speeding along with its.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Bayer has revitalised its healthcare offering, but is not out of the woods yet
Many executives in Bayer's HealthCare segment may have been feeling slightly unwell of late, and those... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Venezuela and Colombia tension halts cross-border petrochemical trade
Venezuela has declared a kind of war of "red tape" against Colombia as bilateral trade ground to a halt last week. The crisis, sparked... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Iris LOw-Friedrich executive vice president, ­development and chief medical officer, and Fabrice Enderlin, executive vice president, corporate.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

New projects, March 5-11, 2008
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, march 5-11, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS and CBI China to hold polyurethanes gathering in Guangzhou
SENIOR EXECUTIVES from the polyurethanes (PUs) sector will gather in China later this month for the Asian Polyurethanes Conference, organized by.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

What's on: Increase your chemical knowledge at ICIS training seminars
DOWNSTREAM CONVERTERS and service providers to the Middle East petrochemical industry can increase their knowledge of this booming market by.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS sponsors the American Chemistry Council's 2008 ChemSecure Conference & Expo
THE AMERICAN Chemistry Council's 2008 ChemSecure Conference & Expo will take place from March 24-26 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas, US. .... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

China's coal-to-chemicals is a risky gambit
Coal-to-chemical investors in China face the dilemma that while the feasibility of projects may not be positive, government support could offer.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

ICIS/Celerant survey shows outsourcing risks are misunderstood
Is your company reaping the rewards from outsourcing its noncore activities? There's plenty to learn, according to the latest reader research.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Industry seeks alternative feedstocks as oil price continues to surge
World oil prices continue to spiral upward, and interest in gas-based processes, such as UOP's MTO technology, has grown exponentially Elaine.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Alternative chemical sources avoid oil dependence
Out from the shadow of biofuels, bio-based chemicals have returned to the agenda, says McKinsey's Jens Riese Clay Boswell/New York WHAT WILL.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
US COMPANIES face Reach disruption Many North American firms are unaware of the new European chemicals legislation Reach, which could affect them.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Ecoterrorists burn
Causing about $7m (€4.5m) in damages, five model homes in a Seattle suburb were allegedly torched in protest by the elusive and radical ELF - hey,.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Newsbites: 125, and 25 years ago
THIS WEEK 125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
UK reader Brian Orange says the magazine's coverage has become too US-oriented since it went global last year. But London-based deputy editor Will.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Fizzling revolution leaves CEE firms frustrated
fizzling revolution leaves CEE firms frustrated "Frustrated consolidation" may not be the catchiest of phrases but it neatly sums up the mood in.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Chemical industry makes great strides in search for alternative feedstocks
Industry can adjust to rising oil costs As easily obtained reserves decline and ultimately run dry, oil is becoming more difficult and expensive.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: Styrene butadiene rubber
Uses Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is the ­largest-volume synthetic rubber. The tire industry is the dominant consumer accounting for more than.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends and data
From crude and naphtha, to ethylene vinyl acetate and caprolactam, prices surge to historic highs. Meanwhile, further contract hikes are seen. US.... more
(17 March 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
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