ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 21 2011 - November 27 2011

Asain dialogue gets underway
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(21 November 2011 00:00)

Asian Oleochemicals sector attractive for companies willing to invest in new technology, M&A
  More availability of coconut oil has boosted Southeast Asian oleochemicals Copyright: Rex Features .... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

PTT Global Chemical strengthens renewable chemicals investments
   PTTGC partners with Myriant on bio-succinic platform The nation's strategic goals are driving flagship.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Bio-based chemical IPO window is closing
  Pic credit: Marc Falardeau Market concerns about green chemical firms have been magnified by several newly public.... more
(21 November 2011 12:54)

Brand owners rally on bioplastic use
  By 2020, Coke's PET bottles will all be renewable-based Copyright: RexFeatures Multinational brand owners.... more
(21 November 2011 12:54)

Chemical profile: propylene oxide
USES The largest consumer of propylene oxide (PO) is polyether polyols, which are used to make polyurethanes (PU): this sector accounts for about.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Commentary: China debt crisis could spur global declines in petrochemical and polymers demand
  China's property boom is over - now comes the bust Copyright: Rex Features The country's lending binge.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICASUS SEAWAY OIL PIPELINE TO BE REVERSED TO TEXAS US-based pipeline operators Enbridge and Enterprise Products have agreed to reverse the.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Think tank: Falling end-market demand hits European petrochemicals
As inflation increases the cost of living in Europe, consumer purchasing power is reduced - and consumers are increasingly avoiding non-essentials..... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: Earthquake fears add another level of concern for shale gas fracking
    Are cracks appearing in the argument for shale gas? Copyright: Rex Features Concerns over a potential.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(21 November 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Markets weak on supply and demand woes
US November propylene contracts have been agreed down by 6 cents/lb ($132/tonne) from the month... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: India benzene exports to rise
    Economic growth fuels demand Copyright: RexFeatures Surplus grows with new benzene capacity, but.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: US BD to rebound, European supply tightens
TPC optimistic for BD in early 2012 US butadiene (BD) prices should rebound in 2012 after falling sharply since the third quarter, Mike.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: LPG-naphtha margin gap narrows
  The gap between ethylene margins from naphtha or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cracking has narrowed as co-product prices have.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Benzene slumps to 14-month low
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(21 November 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Aromatics markets braced as lengthy outage ends
Resumption of supply from a major Asian plant after lengthy outage is looking likely to force aromatics values lower With production soon.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in briefs
US CONTRACTS FOR SBR FALL IN SEPTEMBER US contract prices for styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) for the month of September were down by 5 cents/lb.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Polymers: EPS prices follow feedstocks down
  EPS prices find little traction Copyright: Rex Features With demand mixed in the US and robust in.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Polymers: Polypropylene down on cheaper feedstock propylene
  Polypropylene takes a dive Copyright: Rex Features As propylene contracts decline, polypropylene prices.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: A bumpy ride ahead for MEG and PTA
  Rocky road: changing conditions will challenge buyers and sellers Copyright: Rex Features Feedstock.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU NOVEMBER MEG DOWN €83/TONNE The European monoethylene glycol (MEG) November contract has been confirmed at €1,053/tonne ($1,442/tonne), a fall.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Biofuels: Sugar production to rise in 2012
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(21 November 2011 00:00)

Biofuels news in brief
PETROBRAS INCREASES BIOFUEL REQUIREMENTS Brazilian petroleum company Petrobras plans to increase its ethanol exports from 8,000 bbl/day to 26,000.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Biofuels: Aviation industry starts biofuel use in commercial flights
  United Airlines flew 189 passengers using algae-based jet fuel Leading international airlines are ready to use.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Asia naphtha prices poised to rise
Oil prices buoy the petrochemical feedstock, but increases are expected to be limited Asian naphtha prices are expected to rise on expectations.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
PETROCHINA STARTS LNG OPERATIONS PetroChina started commercial operations at the first phase of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: November 7-14, 2011
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Projects: Ecopetrol defines PE, PP project study
   New PE capacity planned Copyright: RexFeatures Colombian producer says its proposed cracker.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

Projects: BioAmber, Mitsui plan succinic acid, BDO projects
   Huc: Drawing financial support US renewable chemicals company BioAmber and Japan's Mitsui & Co. .... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

News Focus: Mexichem moves with PVC expansions in Mexico, potential cracker investment in the US
The Latin American PVC giant is seeking to lock up advantaged feedstocks for its expanding ambitions Mexichem , already the Latin American.... more
(21 November 2011 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 21 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 21 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(21 November 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 21 November 2011
  This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 21 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(21 November 2011 13:17)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 21 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS. . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(21 November 2011 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 21, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 21, 2011   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 21, 2011,.... more
(21 November 2011 21:52)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 22 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 22 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(22 November 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 22 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 22 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(22 November 2011 13:13)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 22 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(22 November 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 23 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 23 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(23 November 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 23 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 23 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(23 November 2011 12:38)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 23 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(23 November 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 24 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 24 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(24 November 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 24 November 2011
Correction : Please note amended figures for naphtha in the video bulletin ticker. It now reads ...$845-853/tonne... instead of.... more
(24 November 2011 15:02)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 25 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 25 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(25 November 2011 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 25 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 25 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(25 November 2011 12:39)