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This week's world news
Q-CHEM STARTS UP NEW MESAIEED HDPE PLANT Qatar Chemicals (Q-Chem) expects to start up its new 350,000 tonne/year high density polyethylene.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Regional chemical companies hit hard by the global economic downturn
In part two of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies we bring the regions into sharper focus. The tables show a sea of red ink across the four areas.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Chemical companies line up to refinance debt
In the August 30 Commentary, we put out a call for chemical companies to refinance their debt now at favorable rates: "Today there is no excuse for.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

News Focus: Univar CEO stays the course after another private equity investor hops on board
The US-based company will have two major private equity shareholders, but its strategic growth plan remains the same After US-based private.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

US chemical profile: Toluene
USES In terms of chemical uses, toluene is mainly used to make benzene and xylenes. It is also used as a solvent and is consumed in the.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: September 6-13, 2010
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(20 September 2010 00:00)

Projects: Albemarle invests in South Korea to meet metallocene polyolefins demand
Albemarle plans to build a ­metallocene polyolefin catalyst and trimethyl gallium (TMG) plant in Yeosu, South Korea to meet growing regional demand.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Projects: Dow Corning invests $45m in European distribution centre
US-based specialty chemicals company Dow Corning plans to invest €35.5m ($45m) in a distribution and storage center in Feluy, Belgium, to expand its.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Projects: Putin seeks faster approvals for Russian petrochemicals projects
Government pledges to speed up the development of the country's petchems sector Russia's Energy Ministry must simplify procedures to approve.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Asia naphtha prices dip whilst Europe arb stays shut
Formosa presses ahead with maintenance shutdown despite late restart of No. 1 cracker Asian naphtha prices are losing steam in the face of.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
US TO REMAIN LONG ON GAS FOR 100 YEARS The US will likely remain long on natural gas for 100 years, a trend that should help the nation's.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: Price hikes continue for titanium dioxide
The global titanium dioxide market is seeing further price hikes. Buyers are squeezed Another round of global price hikes for titanium dioxide.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
AKZONOBEL TO REDUCE CAUSTIC SODA OUTPUT AkzoNobel is partially shutting down its 715,000 tonne/year caustic soda unit in Rotterdam, the.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
ECH MOSTLY ROLLS OVER FROM AUGUST European epichlorohydrin (ECH) September contract prices have mostly rolled over from August on a balanced.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: MEG starts to recover after two quarters of slippage
Prices have been rising, but the supply situation is unclear, particularly in China After falling for much of the first two quarters,.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Polymers: PMMA in Asia may soften because of weak demand
General-purpose-grade PMMA sees slow demand as users switch to cheaper alternatives Spot prices for general-purpose-grade polymethyl.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in Brief
US PVC CONTRACTS FALL FOR AUGUST US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) August contracts fell by 1 cent/lb ($22/tonne, €17/tonne) from July due to flat.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Polymers: Europe PP buyers resist price hike
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(20 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Agreement finally reached in the US after two months
A double-month settlement has emerged after players failed to conclude a level for July US ethylene contracts for July-August are confirmed in.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals news in brief
TECHNICAL ISSUES SHUT ISM STYRENE PLANT Idemitsu SM Malaysia (ISM) - a 70:30 joint venture between Japan's Idemitsu... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: BD spot prices fall below contract
Lengthening supply, lower demand and a weaker export market drag down European spot levels Spot butadiene (BD) prices in Europe on September 9.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Methanex methanol plant to restart in 2011
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(20 September 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Markets see price uptrend for Aromatics
Spot butadiene (BD) prices have fallen below contracts in Europe for the first time since last June (see page 14). The current spot range is.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(20 September 2010 00:00)

Think tank: Emissions plan leaves chemical industry in the dark
The chemical industry finds itself working in the dark over proposals from the European Commission for the... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Market intelligence: Stop stimulus plans
  Rex Features US industry lobbying groups condemn president Obama's latest plans to spend money on.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Top 10 chemical companies in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia
Our breakdown shows just how badly companies have been hit by the global economic downturn Welcome to the second part of the ICIS Top 100.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Top 10 chemical companies in Latin America
Our breakdown shows just how badly companies have been hit by the global economic downturn Welcome to the second part of the ICIS Top 100.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Top 10 chemical companies in Asia
Our breakdown shows just how badly companies have been hit by the global economic downturn Welcome to the second part of the ICIS Top 100.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Top 10 chemical companies in the Middle East and Africa
Our breakdown shows just how badly companies have been hit by the global economic downturn Welcome to the second part of the ICIS Top 100.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies: Petrochemical companies can turn logistics into a competitive advantage
    Photolibrary Petrochemical industry players must rethink the role of logistics amid dynamic structural changes.... more
(20 September 2010 00:00)

Podcast: ICIS Chemical News Central: 20 September 2010
Podcast: ICIS Chemical News Central: 20 September 2010 Feed   Simon Robinson talks through some of the key.... more
(20 September 2010 15:02)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 20 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 20 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(20 September 2010 05:46)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 20 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 20 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(20 September 2010 13:31)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 21 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 21 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(21 September 2010 06:09)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 21 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 21 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(21 September 2010 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 21 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(21 September 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 22 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 22 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(22 September 2010 05:39)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 22 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 22 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(22 September 2010 15:21)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 22, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 21 (22), 2010   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 20.... more
(22 September 2010 17:10)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 23 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 23 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(23 September 2010 06:04)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 23 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 23 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(23 September 2010 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 24 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 24 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(24 September 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 24 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 24 September from ICIS. The lunchtime bulletin brings you all the.... more
(24 September 2010 12:54)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 24 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(24 September 2010 18:51)