ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 21 2009 - September 27 2009

China's robust chemical market could be a bubble about to burst
Separating the hard facts from the hype has never been harder in the Chinese market, which is either a huge speculative bubble, the lifeboat for.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
LYONDELL REORGANIZATION PLAN FILED IN US COURT Lyondell Chemical, of the US, would emerge from bankruptcy by forming a new holding company,.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

News bites: 75 and 50 years ago
75 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter .... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

New projects, September 8-15, 2009
Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Anqing Petrochemical .... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
The CEO of Chesapeake Specialty Products calls for a VAT and smaller government to get the US economy back in gear. Plus, one consultant strikes.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: STEVE HOLLAND has been promoted to the newly created position of chief operating officer, Brenntag Group, effective October 1,.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Commentary: China's burgeoning economy is an opportunity not to be missed
MANY ACROSS the global chemical industry are pinning their hopes on China as a driver for recovery in demand for chemicals. Indeed, in recent.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data
British transmission system operator (TSO) National Grid has unveiled proposals to connect French utility EDF Energy's planned 3.6GW Hinkley Point.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: US chemical manufacturers united against rulemakers
    Rex Features US chemical manufacturers this week urged federal safety officials to refrain from adding yet another.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Industry must dare to share its Reach experiences
This a challenging phase in the Reach process. The EU regulation seeks the... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Business presents the Top 10 regional chemical players
LATIN AMERICA ANNA JAGGER/LONDON Brazil and Mexico continue to dominate the Latin American chemical sector, with interesting developments, both... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Celerant Consulting expects Asian M&A activity to increase
The next decade could see growing M&A activity in Asia, as Western players look to cement their position in the region and local players seek.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

What's on: ICIS pricing launches Africa polyethylene, polypropylene reports
ICIS pricing has extended its polymers price reporting coverage by launching polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) pricing reports for the Africa.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
  SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* DENOTES NOMINAL RANGE)     Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Demand is central to trends
Varying degrees of consumption are affecting prices. In Asia, PX is threatened by weak downstream PTA, while European September MEG contracts climb.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Global chemical profile: Polyacetal
USES Polyacetal, also known as polyoxymethylene (POM), is a versatile thermoplastic with outstanding hardness, friction and abrasion.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Journalists must always check their facts
A wise man said to me recently: "All data are wrong; all you can do is make sure you are consistently wrong." Now this is not meant to be a.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: Researchers have developed edible cotton
    Rex Features "Eat my shorts!" may no longer be a young hellion's metaphorical insult, if researchers are.... more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

Specialty chemical industry presents growth opportunities
The expansion of specialty chemical operations in China is transforming the country's landscape and encouraging diversification more
(21 September 2009 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 21 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 21 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(21 September 2009 13:08)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 21, 2009
FEED The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at China ’s chemical industry. There are articles on consumer trends, the.... more
(21 September 2009 15:47)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 21 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(21 September 2009 19:00)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 22 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 22 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(22 September 2009 05:28)

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 21 September 2009
Feed   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis disucss the chemical business of the week LyondellBasell’s plans to exit Chapter 11 .... more
(22 September 2009 10:53)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 22 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 22 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(22 September 2009 13:11)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 18 September2009
Joe Kamalick examines the background behind US’ tariff barrier against entry level tires, and what it could mean for global trade. more
(22 September 2009 13:22)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 22 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(22 September 2009 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 23 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 23 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(23 September 2009 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 23 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 23 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(23 September 2009 13:31)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 24 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 24 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(24 September 2009 06:18)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 24 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 24 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(24 September 2009 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 25 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 25 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(25 September 2009 06:51)

Podcast: Chemical News Central: 28 September 2009
FEED Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key stories in the business of chemistry this week.   Is Reliance.... more
(25 September 2009 12:50)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 25 September 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 25 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(25 September 2009 13:03)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 25 Sept 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(25 September 2009 19:00)