ICIS - Search Articles by Date : July 24 2006 - July 30 2006

Market Trends & Data: European spot wanes as Asia falters
Aromatics prices stumble as Asian dip takes its toll. European MTBE leaps on a strong energy complex while olefins contracts see moderate gains for.... more
(25 July 2006 15:37)

CHEMICAL PROFILE: Formic acid
Uses more
(26 July 2006 09:25)

Lyondell profit gain falls short
LYONDELL CHEMICAL posted a 27% gain in second quarter profits, to $160 million, on 16% higher sales of $5.07 billion. Earnings per share of 62 cents.... more
(29 July 2006 11:26)

Bain Capital sells Brenntag
PRIVATE EQUITY group Bain Capital said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell Brenntag, the world's largest distributor of chemicals, to funds advised by.... more
(29 July 2006 11:26)

Albemarle and DSM Pharma negotiate South Haven sale
DSM Pharma Chemicals may have found a buyer for its South Haven, Mich., active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) facility: Albemarle Corp. more
(29 July 2006 11:26)

ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central 24 July 2006
ICIS Radio: Chemical News Central 24 July 2006 more
(26 July 2006 17:57)

ICIS TV: ICIS jobs seeks candidates
ICIS jobs is ready for launch this August, setting up employers with job seekers across the industry and trying to tempt some young blood into the.... more
(27 July 2006 17:55)

Kemira will invest €10m
Kemira will invest €10m to increase the formic acid capacity of its Oulu, Finland, plant by 25 000 tonne/year. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

ACC/AWO unite on RC auditing
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has formalised a memorandum of agreement between its Responsible Care programme and the American Waterways.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

ONGC signs MoU on energy with PetroEcuador
A subsidiary of India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PetroEcuador, the state oil company of.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

US/Oman trade pact nears
A free-trade pact between the US and Oman could provide the Gulf state with new petrochemical exports, giving the economy a boost. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Basell tidies up Asian polypropylene ventures
Global polyolefins major Basell has agreed to sell its entire 36% stake in Taiwan Polypropylene Co (TPP) to the island's Lee Chang Yung Chemical.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Going global
Indian fine chemicals firms are starting to look overseas to expand their global footprint more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Epeat eco-benchmark covers more hardware
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled more than 60 pieces of computer equipment, which it says meet the Electronic Product.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

LCR auction called off
Lyondell Chemical and Citgo Petroleum have called off the auction of their refinery joint venture and Lyondell is instead considering acquiring.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Brain drain hits chemicals
Attracting quality science graduates into the industry has become a real problem. This lack of talent could constrain the growth of Indian companies more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

India ramps up
A close second to China in terms of economic potential, India is on the way to becoming a real industrial powerhouse more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

First 100 days - how to survive
You've just landed the perfect job, and you think you've made it. Not quite. Scott Beagrie explains what you need to do to establish yourself in your.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS 24-30 JULY 2006
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS 24-30 JULY 2006 more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Markets Watch
Russian ethylene output eases in June more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

MARKET TRENDS & DATA: Heat drains petchem supplies
As crackers hot up, buyers keep their cool and stay out of market. PX and OX contracts surge to catch up with high spot numbers. Styrene buyers get.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

DATA BANK
Contract Bulk Chemical Prices more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

PLASTICS MONITOR MONTHLY
July rolls over, but buyers don't more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Prices up as markets watch Middle East conflict
Asia polyethylene (PE) prices have risen as tension in the Middle East stoked concern about rising feedstock costs. Traders' offers for all PE grades.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

INNOVATION AWARDS 2006
The importance of innovation is as great as ever in the chemical industry, and companies worldwide are in competition to come up with the newest and.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

"The law as it stands is confusing and inconsistent"
"The law as it stands is confusing and inconsistent" more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

People on the move
Jim Prokopanko more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

COMMENT
A look into the future more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

5-Minute Market Watch
Halifax wins palm oil contract more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

5-MINUTE PROJECT WATCH
Repsol doubles Portuguese complex more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

EU INSIDER
Prospectus rules hit employee share schemes more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Syngenta sees flat earnings as sales drop
Syngenta sees flat earnings as sales drop more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Europe Watch
Air Liquide sees Q2 sales rise by 5.6% more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

INNOVATIONS AWARD RULES
One of the questions I often like to ask employees when I visit our facilities around the world is: 'Whose job do you think it is to innovate in our.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Asia Watch
China Blue wins more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Stolthaven seals €52m deal
Stolt-Nielsen subsidiary Stolthaven Terminals has finalised its €52m acquisition of 50% of Oiltanking Antwerp. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

THE VIEW FROM THAILAND
Elections promise renewed investment more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Americas Watch
DUPONT IS POSITIVE FOR SECOND HALF more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

WASHINGTON INSIDER
US GAS CRISIS EFFECTS BILL PRESSURE more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

THINK TANK
Could something so small have caused such an impact? more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Brice's Prices
PETCHEM MARKETS DRIVEN BY A SENSE OF DUTY more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Supply chain
GSL gets ISO 9001 more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Environment Watch
EU companies have the bottle to recycle more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

IN BRIEF Innovations
BIRD FLU VACCINE GETS OFFICIAL BACKING more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Simplicity is key to clean water
A PLASTIC hose that transforms filthy water into drinking water 'within hours' is one of nine projects shortlisted for funding by this year's.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Insecticides deal struck
Agribusiness major Syngenta has struck a licensing deal with TyraTech, a Florida-based firm that develops novel natural insecticides. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Outages hike MA
Maleic anhydride (MA) prices have seen a rapid rise, following supply shortages, which have left industry stocks extremely low. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Moody downgrades Titan
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Services has downgraded oil trading and logistics firm Titan Petrochemicals Group's corporate rating and senior.... more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Braskem deal okay
Brazil's anti-trust agency CADE has approved Braskem's acquisition of polyethylene (PE) producer Politeno. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)

Biofuels turn up the heat
Interest in biofuels is hotting up in southeast Asia, as soaring oil prices drive governments to cut dependence on fossil fuels. more
(28 July 2006 17:50)