ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 18 2008 - February 24 2008

Financing Middle East petrochemical projects does not gurantee adequate returns
A more selective approach to financing petrochemicals in the Middle East seems, at first glance, to make no sense whatsoever John.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

From ICI to Akzo Nobel division: what went wrong?
From world-beating power player to Akzo Nobel business unit, we chart the demise of this once-great chemical company and ask how merger and.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Dow Chemical's asset-light joint venture strategy may not suit everyone
New ground has been broken by Dow Chemical in its latest joint venture with Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Co, but its model may not appeal to the.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Cognis strides ahead with focus on wellness and sustainability
Focusing on the twin platforms of wellness and sustainability is paying dividends for Cognis as the market moves ever-faster in these directions more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Europe's polystyrene sector turns fortunes around
After years of desperately bad margins and profitability, Europe's polystyrene industry has successfully closed capacity to improve market dynamics .... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Global chemical M&A activity needs creativity to battle credit crunch
The global credit crisis and the threat of a US recession have choked financing for large, leveraged deals. But there are other options available more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Commentary: credit crisis will make financing hard
The global credit crisis has halted large leveraged mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in its tracks, and for those deals that have yet to close,.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
Readers question the silver lining in the climate cloud when it comes to converting carbon dioxide to methanol. Consider how much energy is needed.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: ethanol and food prices
WAITING FOR THE OTHER SHOE TO DROP It's been just over a year since US President George W. Bush's 2007 State of the Union address calling for a.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
BASF bid for Albemarle doubted by analysts A bid from Germany's BASF for US-based Albemarle is "unlikely," said financial sources..... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: Chemical industry must weigh positions of US presidential candidates
NOW THAT the US presidential contenders have short-listed to three candidates - Democrats Hillary Clinton and... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Ciba Specialty Chemicals' new CEO Cummins faces challenges
Ciba Specialty Chemicals' 2007 results and outlook for 2008 were not greeted with any great hurrah, but... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Evonik CEO accepts one award and rejects another
Not all awards are desired - everyone wants to win an Oscar, but no one wants the Razzie - and it's the same way with the chemical industry more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Pascal JUERY has been appointed ­president of French chemical group Rhodia's consumer care division, Rhodia Novecare Enterprise. Previously group.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: Alpha olefins
Uses Linear alpha olefins (LAO) are versatile feedstocks with many outlets. The four largest markets, which account for about 84% of world.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

New projects, February 6-12, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, february 6-12, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Advanced... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends and data
Oil prices could soon ease, with TiO2 growth to pick up. Meanwhile, China's PET output may send ripples through the market. MEG players wonder how.... more
(18 February 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
(18 February 2008 00:00)

ICIS petrochemicals training available - view now on new website
BOOKING AN ICIS training course is now much easier with the launch of the new ICIS training website, which includes online booking and payment.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

Top CEOs share their experiences at DCAT
HEAR DIRECTLY from CEOs of two major pharmaceutical companies during DCAT Week, from March 10-13. CEOs from US-based Eli Lilly & Co. and ImClone.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 18 February 2008
Feed Andy Brice and Nick Savvides talk about the latest in chemical shipping, including a look at Camillo Eitzen's fourth quarter 2007 results .... more
(18 February 2008 15:36)

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 22 February 2008
Feed John Baker and Nigel Davis discuss: BASF's financial results for 2007, Gulf Petroleum's plans for an integrated oil, gas and.... more
(22 February 2008 17:44)

ICIS radio Americas Feb 25, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas February 25, 2008 This week's ICIS Chemical Business looks at Africa, with commodities editor Ivan Lerner looking at.... more
(22 February 2008 23:43)