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GPCA: BASF and Astra Polymers extend plastics additives cooperation
German chemicals major BASF and Saudi Arabia's Astra Polymers have extended their cooperation for the production of plastics additives, they said.... more
(17 September 2012 00:00)

GPCA: Saudi Polymers set to begin Al-Jubail HDPE shipments
Off-spec material has already been delivered from the polymer unit, which is up and running after mechanical problems at the cracker caused delays to.... more
(17 September 2012 00:00)

Asia top stories - weekly summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here are some of the top stories from ICIS Asia and the Middle east for the week ended 14 September 2012. (Please click on the.... more
(17 September 2012 02:00)

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

India's demand for HDPE pipe likely to strengthen in October
By Prema Viswanathan SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Demand for high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe grade in India is expected to pick up in October on the.... more
(17 September 2012 06:10)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 September 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 18 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(17 September 2012 13:00)

Newcastle port exports rise but coal prices continue to drop
Coal shipments from the Australian port of Newcastle rose 12% week on week to 2.9m tonnes in the seven-day period ending 17 September, its operator.... more
(17 September 2012 13:48)

Europe benzene still tight, bull run set to continue into Q4
LONDON (ICIS)--European benzene prices have continued their bull run in September, owing to production problems curtailing supply – and the.... more
(17 September 2012 14:05)

Poland will auction early phase III volumes on EU platform
Poland will conduct its first carbon auctions for phase III of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) on the common EU auction platform, the.... more
(17 September 2012 17:36)

US chlor-alkali production drops slightly in August
HOUSTON (ICIS--US chor-alkali production in August reached a rate of 86%, down 2 percentage points from July, a trade group said on Monday. .... more
(17 September 2012 20:27)

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

Japan firms halt China operations; protests mount over islands row
By Fanny Zhang SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japanese firms, including major car producer Toyota, have temporarily stopped operations in China for at.... more
(18 September 2012 07:34)

Asia SM to stay firm as benzene shortage keeps supply tight
By Clive Ong SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot styrene monomer prices in Asia may continue to be buoyed in the coming weeks as a shortage of benzene.... more
(18 September 2012 07:52)

European chemical companies keen on M&A, KPMG survey shows
LONDON (ICIS)--European chemical companies will use cash on their balance sheets to pursue strategic acquisitions, as well as new product.... more
(18 September 2012 10:56)

Romanian regulator bans OTC electricity trading outside of OPCOM platform
Electricity trading in Romania on any platform other than local exchange OPCOM has been banned, according to a letter sent by Romanian regulator.... more
(18 September 2012 11:24)

France proposes renewable electricity feed-in tariff phase-out
A report published by two French government bodies on 14 September recommended a phase-out of the feed-in tariffs that support renewable electricity.... more
(18 September 2012 15:34)

Irish natural gas storage facility plan scrapped after geological survey
Plans to build a natural gas storage facility in Northern Ireland have been scrapped after the companies behind the project deemed the proposed site.... more
(18 September 2012 15:41)

Day-ahead natural gas capacity offered on Czech-Polish border
The natural gas network operators of Poland and the Czech Republic have begun offering market interruptible Day-ahead capacity at their joint border.... more
(18 September 2012 16:45)

Spain to spend carbon emissions earnings on cutting tariff deficit
A bill being put forward by Spain's energy ministry will seek to channel carbon dioxide emissions revenues towards cutting government debt, the.... more
(18 September 2012 17:47)

Countries keep options open ahead of carbon auction delay talks
Hungary has refused to confirm whether it supports a delay to carbon allowance auctions to boost prices ahead of a key meeting on Wednesday,.... more
(18 September 2012 18:16)

Mexico EPS producer nominates 4 cent/lb Oct increase
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Mexico expandable polystyrene (EPS) producer Polioles announced a price increase of 4 cents/lb ($88/tonne, €67/tonne) for 1.... more
(18 September 2012 21:00)

China burgeoning LNG’s supply to outpace demand by 2014
(recasts for clarity) By Jane Han SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity in China is likely to outpace.... more
(19 September 2012 05:49)

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

Limited buying in Europe jet kerosene market on weaker demand
LONDON (ICIS)--The European jet kerosene open market trading window has not seen a cargo trade in eight trading days due to weaker demand, sources.... more
(19 September 2012 10:51)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 19 September 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 19 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(19 September 2012 13:44)

UK coal-fired electricity generators weigh up LCPD extension risk - analyst
Coal-fired power generators in the UK may be eating up limited running hours prescribed under European law on the assumption that they will be.... more
(19 September 2012 15:59)

Finnish electricity TSO mulls new balancing market system
Finnish transmission system operator (TSO) Fingrid will release details about its new balancing market regime to improve electricity grid frequency.... more
(19 September 2012 16:17)

LCPD bypass risk would boost carbon allowance demand in UK
Demand for carbon emissions could get an unexpected boost from the UK after April 2013 if tight supply margins lead to coal-fired plants being.... more
(19 September 2012 17:07)

Brazilian August fertilizer sales volumes grow 10.8% year on year
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Brazil's fertilizer sales in August increased by 10.8% year on year to nearly 3.5m tonnes, the Fertilizer Distribution Association.... more
(19 September 2012 20:40)

Methanex seeks 10-year natgas contract for Louisiana plant
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Canada-based Methanex is seeking a 10-year natural-gas contract for the methanol plant it is moving from Chile to.... more
(19 September 2012 23:30)

ICIS publishes polyurethanes focus
ICIS has published a special focus on the global polyurethanes industry , looking at market developments, sustainability, recycling and.... more
(20 September 2012 00:00)

Asia polysilicon market to stay bearish in Q4 on weak demand
By Felicia Loo and Junie Lin SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The fourth-quarter outlook of the Asian polysilicon market is set to be bearish as a result.... more
(20 September 2012 04:00)

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

Europe spot PE prices soften on slow demand, lower crude
By Linda Naylor LONDON (ICIS)--Polyethylene (PE) spot prices have started to fall in Europe on slow demand, as.... more
(20 September 2012 12:24)

DECC call for evidence could trigger deeper UK wind subsidy cuts
The UK government could slash onshore wind subsidies beyond the 10% already indicated if it obtains data showing that costs will fall at a faster.... more
(20 September 2012 12:50)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 20 September 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 20 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(20 September 2012 13:17)

US airline bill stalls as ICAO meeting approaches
A potential US law banning the country's airlines from complying with the EU emissions trading system (ETS) is unlikely to be debated in time for a.... more
(20 September 2012 16:23)

Danish DONG delays natural gas capacity products launch until tariff decision
Plans to introduce shorter-term natural gas capacity products at Denmark's offshore transmission system are being delayed as DONG Energy awaits a.... more
(20 September 2012 16:41)

EU invests in Chinese ETS
The EU and China have taken what Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard says is an important step towards the development of an international carbon.... more
(20 September 2012 17:03)

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

US September cumene falls 5.3% on weaker benzene, demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US September cumene prices fell by an average of 5.3%, sources said on Thursday, tracking weaker feedstock costs and soft demand. .... more
(20 September 2012 21:48)

US PP market tight on outages, including LyondellBasell FM
(recast with paragraphs 11-13) HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US polypropylene market remains very tight with a number of production problems, including a.... more
(20 September 2012 22:13)

Initial US propylene settlement for Sept heard up 1 cent/lb
HOUSTON (ICIS)--An initial US propylene settlement for September was heard on Thursday at an increase of 1 cent/lb ($22/tonne, €17/tonne), but.... more
(20 September 2012 22:29)

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