ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 20 2012 - February 26 2012

SBR prices climbing due to increasing feedstock costs
After a stagnant year, styrene butadiene rubber prices are on an upward trajectory more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: China styrene prices rebound
A slight, albeit modest, recovery in demand has combined with strong energy values to boost spot price levels more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: ethane advantage soars in January
US producers enjoy soaring margins for ethane-based ethylene but naphtha-based production is still struggling more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Obama faces criticism from fossil fuel campaign bodies
The US president faces a barrage of criticism from industry bodies that are campaigning for the promotion of fossil-fuel energy sources such as shale.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(20 February 2012 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
Eu February MDI contract prices firm European methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) monthly contract prices have firmed in February. more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: US cumene contracts leap on feedstocks
Rising benzene and propylene prices push cumene contracts 31% higher for February more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: PA prices in the US and Europe get a boost from OX
March contracts for phthalic anhydride will likely have increases in both Europe and the US more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Inorganics: TiO2 buyers seek alternative supply options
Global coatings companies seek different titanium dioxide supply options as price hikes continue this year more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Asian naphtha rallies as demand improves and supply tightens
European naphtha sees upturn linked to stronger demand for gasoline and petrochemicals more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
SIBUR, GAZPROM SIGN LONG TERM NGL DEAL Russian petrochemical company Sibur has signed a long-term feedstock supply contract with the country's.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns, February 6-13, 2012
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT SHUTDOWNS more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Projects: SABIC, Sinopec discuss Trinidad project
SABIC and Sinopec to begin negotiations with Trinidad and Tobago but bidding process sparks queries over subsidies more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Russia gets to work
The Russian petrochemical industry has had many grand schemes for transformation over the years. Now, finally, steel is meeting the ground as a new.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Projects: Indorama joins list of polyester producers investing in India
Thailand-based company announces $700m polyester project as capacity in country set to expand by 27% in 2012 more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

MOL gets lean in petrochemicals
Central European major aims to boost company productivity through new chemical projects and internal reorganization more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Wanhua to the rescue of BorsodChem
When China's Wanhua bought out the private equity owners of BorsodChem, the Hungarian company was saved from a difficult financial situation more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: US base oils return to level footing
North American base oil markets enter 2012 at a steady pace despite supply-and-demand swings and price volatility during 2011. more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Fuel shifts drive Latin American base oil developments
Latin America is seeing growing need for base oils in automotive lubricants, in a changing market driven by the shift to greater use of diesel and.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Crude oil, refining and base oils - whats’ going on?
Crude oil prices and refinery operations have a large influence on base oil economics and production more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Base oil re-refining attracts investment
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(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Prices see sharp slide from mid-2011 peaks
After several years of rising prices, base oil markets around the globe saw a sharp reversal from the middle of 2011. But it appears the fall has.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Middle East Group I demand picks up
Middle East Group I base oils are on a slow recovery path after two quarters of decline in the latter half of 2011 more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: After the storm, group I outlook remains cloudy
Europe's base oils producers are seeing market conditions improve in early 2012 after a turbulent 2011 but there are still longer-term concerns over.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Nigeria leads African base oils development
Africa presents an interesting growth potential for base oils, led by demand in Nigeria, across north Africa and in South Africa, but elsewhere.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Betting on bio for better base oils
Sustainability, regulation and performance arguments are driving the use of bio-based lubricants, produced using a variety of technologies, both old.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Base oils supplement: Asia shifts to higher quality base oils
The slowdown in global economies will likely soften Asian lubricants demand this year, but the long-term fundamentals look more robust more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
pic caption: Celerant selects Coote pic credit: none ASIA DALIAN PETROCHEMICAL PLANS TO SHUT PP UNITS PetroChina's Dalian Petrochemical... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Rises persist for contracts worldwide
Spot offers for butadiene (BD) prices in Asia soared to a record high of $4,500/tonne CFR Northeast Asia (NE Asia) for March shipments in the week of.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Think Tank: Global reach underpins CEO optimism
What keeps chemical company CEOs awake at night? Not surprisingly it's the volatile global economy, suggest data from professional services firm PwC. more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Asia chemical profile: Styrene
USES Styrene monomer (SM) is mainly used to manufacture homopolymers and copolymers, including polystyrene (PS), expandable polystyrene (EPS),.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

US chemical profile: Butanediol
BDO is a chemical intermediate used in the production of polymers, solvents and fine chemicals. more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US PP UP BY 24% THANKS TO FEEDSTOCK US polypropylene (PP) contract prices rose by 24% in February, following a 16.5 cent/lb ($364/tonne,.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

News Focus: Dow fights back on Bhopal
The 1984 incident has come back to haunt Dow Chemical as it pushes ahead with a 10-year Olympic sponsorship deal more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Commentary: Russia's petrochemical plans finally move into action
After decades of drawing up grand plans that did not translate into action, Russia's chemical companies, encouraged by the government, are finally.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Commentary: How low can US ethane prices go?
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(20 February 2012 00:00)

Dow forecasts $1bn boost to sales from 10-year Olympic sponsorship
Dow Chemical expects to gain $1bn (€766m) in new revenues from its 10-year sponsorship of the Olympics in a deal which fits perfectly with its.... more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

Mixed outlook for US supply and demand as prices plummet
US ethane prices have slumped by more than 40% so far this year, taking the market by surprise. more
(20 February 2012 00:00)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 20 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 20 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(20 February 2012 13:18)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 21 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 21 February from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(21 February 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 21 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 21 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(21 February 2012 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 21 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market news and.... more
(21 February 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 22 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 22 February from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(22 February 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 22 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 22 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(22 February 2012 13:01)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 22 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(22 February 2012 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 22, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 22, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 20, 2012,.... more
(22 February 2012 21:16)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 23 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 23 February from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(23 February 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 23 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 23 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(23 February 2012 13:02)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 23 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(23 February 2012 19:00)