ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 22 2010 - November 28 2010

Caldic outlines growth strategy
Keeping a sharp focus on changing customer needs and fast-moving markets is the key to Dutch distributor Caldic's growth plans   .... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Chemical companies can improve risk management to deal with wild cards
Successful companies are improving their risk management capabilities to address supply threats posed by unforeseen risks When Hurricane.... more
(22 November 2010 20:47)

Chemical market trends: US ethylene sees gains on supply issues
A force majeure declaration by Williams at its 612,000 tonne/year Geismar cracker in Louisiana, US, spurred an upsurge in ethylene prices and.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Think Tank: EU identifies 2020 energy policy goals
The EU will need to invest around €1 trillion ($1.4 trillion) over the next 10 years to create a single European energy market, reduce emissions and.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Projects news in brief
cnooc builds project in Hainan Chinese oil company CNOOC has started building a yuan (CNY) 8.33bn ($1.2bn) petrochemical project on Hainan.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

European chemical profile: caprolactam
USES Caprolactam (capro) is mainly used to make nylon 6 fibers and engineering plastics, accounting for about 68% and 32% of global demand,.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
US MA CONTRACTS ROLL ON UPR LULL US November maleic anhydride (MA) contracts rolled over at 76.2-82.2 cents/lb ($1,680-1,812/tonne,.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Market intelligence: US greenhouse gas rule could halt US chemical expansions
US manufacturing may be under threat The US administration's plans to begin enforcing restrictions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
NORD STREAM PIPELINE CROSSES INTO GERMANY A pipeline that connects with the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea region has crossed.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

This week's world news
DNP GREEN TECH ACQUIRES BIOAMBER JV US-based renewable chemicals producer DNP Green Technology has restructured its Bioamber succinic acid joint.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Chemical distribution mergers and acquisitions expected to increase
Still a fragmented business, global chemical distribution is set for more rounds of mergers and acquisitions as the world recovers from the.... more
(22 November 2010 17:14)

Fortunes improve for chemical shippers
Although favorable winds blow for many chemical shippers, others still struggle in the doldrums The rising tide that lifts all boats has begun.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

What's on: ICIS runs petrochemicals training in February in London
EVENTS WHAT'S ON ICIS petchem training in London Petrochemicals I - an in-depth introduction (15-16 February, 2011). Learn about the.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Rest of world awaits results of Reach as deadline approaches
November 30, 2010 is the deadline for the submission of registration documents and evidence to the European Chemicals Agency for compliance with .... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Fear not the QE2 backlash - chemical markets will remain strong
Global worries are taking the spotlight - from China's inflation to Ireland's debt crisis to the backlash to the US QE2 policy. But chemical markets.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: SABIC/Lummus develop PX technology
SABIC Americas has signed an agreement with US engineering firm Lummus Technology , part of the CB&I group, to jointly develop and.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: Reliance eyes Jamnagar expansions
The producer is studying various chemical investments, including a delayed cracker project Reliance Industries is evaluating investments in.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Projects: Ecopetrol project to include PE and PP, possibly aromatics
Ecopetrol 's proposed petrochemicals project in Cartagena, Colombia, will include a cracker and polyolefins complex, and possibly also aromatics.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

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(22 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers: PE demand and prices remain strong
Strong demand and increasing feedstock ethylene costs push PE prices up With demand strong, and feedstock ethylene costs up, polyethylene (PE).... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
EUROPEAN PET PRICES SOAR ON FEEDSTOCKS European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices are rising as suppliers keep up with feedstock.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: November 8-15, 2010
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Iran aims to become major player on the market
Ambitious plans could be hampered by international sanctions Ambitious plans to expand Iran's methanol production capacity were met with.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Asian capro prices spur bubble fears
High demand for synthetic fibers has driven up the price of the nylon feedstock Asian caprolactam (capro) prices have risen to historic highs,.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Spot ACN prices rise on strong Asia demand
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(22 November 2010 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
LATIN AMERICAN CAUSTIC SODA REMAINS TIGHT Caustic soda availability in Latin America is expected to remain tight until the end of the year, with.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: More TiO2 price hikes expected in 2011
Producers expect more 2011 price hikes on higher raw material costs and tight supply Titanium dioxide (TiO2) producers expect further price.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

News focus: Brazil's quantiQ to grow profits by 20%/year
Brazil's largest chemicals distributor seeks acquisitions to help it meet its ambitious growth targets Brazilian chemicals distributor quantiQ .... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks: US naphtha spikes as China supply crunch boosts Asia
Asia naphtha prices have continued to trade in tandem with global crude futures. The market is also drawing support from China, where an oil supply.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asia sees lighter cracker turnaround schedule in 2011
Supply constraints may be alleviated next year as fewer units are down for maintenance in Asia Ethylene's limited availability throughout 2010.... more
(22 November 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Gains expected for China's benzene
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(22 November 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 22 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 22 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(22 November 2010 04:21)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 22 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 22 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(22 November 2010 13:43)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 23 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 23 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(23 November 2010 04:27)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 23 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 23 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(23 November 2010 13:46)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 23, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 23, 2010 The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 22 takes a look at.... more
(23 November 2010 21:03)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 24 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 24 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(24 November 2010 04:52)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 24 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 24 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(24 November 2010 13:35)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 25 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 25 November from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(25 November 2010 04:09)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 25 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 25 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(25 November 2010 12:49)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 26 Nov 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 26 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(26 November 2010 05:17)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 26 November 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 26 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(26 November 2010 13:59)