ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 24 2007 - September 30 2007

Plastic packaging market grows despite green movement
Packaging grows despite the greens The plastic packaging industry is growing strongly, with innovative products and greater recycling helping.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

2008 North American petrochemicals upswing projected
Early indications point to a robust 2008 for North America's petrochemical and plastics producers - but this could be the last gasp of the up-cycle more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Russia's petrochemical plans progress slowly
Visions of petrochemical self-reliance and increased exports stall as big plans for capacity expansions linger on the drawing board more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

European phthalic anhydride market hits tough times
No new investment in capacity leads to a shortage in the European market and rising prices. The market could be tight for years to come more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Total Petrochemical's Olivier Greiner looks at ways to overcome an economic downturn
One of the ways to overcome an economic downturn is to reorganize the company. Another could be through integration of refining operations with.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Odjfell President Jan Arthur Hammer warns safety issues in chemical shipping look set to bring on steep price hikes
Safety issues are the single biggest challenge facing chemical shipping. A shortage of trained tanker crews around the world is bound to result in.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Swiss Logistic's Bertschi warns of driver shortage in Europe
Young people don't want to become truck drivers and that's affecting the logistics industry more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Lyondell Chemical's David Prilutski looks at the hurdles faced by firms when restructuring
There could be tough times ahead, so what do you need to consider when planning to restructure? David Prilutski, of Lyondell Chemical explains more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Tessenderlo's Frank Coenen on the growing challenges faced by European SMEs
SMEs could find good business niches in Europe as the industry goes through unprecedented levels of consolidation more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Europe's petrochemical sector prepares for a difficult future
Europe's petrochemical sector prepares for a global capacity glut by drawing customers closer, adding value and rationalizing. But the future.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Naphtha volatility not over yet
It's so far been a pretty mixed year for European naphtha, punctuated with record high prices and stretched supplies. But things could be a whole lot.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

ICIS and Kline announce biofuels 2007 conference
Biofuel conference takes global look at the sector ICIS AND Kline have brought together the cream of the biofuels industry to address Biofuels.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

ICIS unveils new ICIS blog
Wide-ranging blog launched ICIS IS pleased to announce the launch of the New at ICIS blog at www.icis.com/blogs/new-at-icis. The blog aims to... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Editors commentary: Use good times to prepare for change
Use good times to prepare for change Despite dire predictions about its future, the European petrochemical and plastics industry has held its.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Readers letters
As the greening of the global chemical industry continues in full force with new technologies, one reader gives his insights on defining what is.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Food for thought in the organic debate
FOOD for thought in the organic debate I feel like the odd one out among friends and relatives. Most of them are dedicated supporters of organic.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

This week's world news
INEOS shelves cracker at Wilhelmshaven Skyrocketing capital costs have forced INEOS to suspend its planned ethane cracker at Wilhelmshaven, in.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

China's Bluestar to thrive with Blackstone as partner
US PRIVATE equity firm Blackstone has marked its first purchase in China, bagging a significant stake in Bluestar, a subsidiary of state-owned China.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EU pushes chemical competitiveness with High-Level Group
Does the fact that the EU has established a High Level Group (HLG) on competitiveness in chemicals show how important its politicians and... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

People on the move within the chemical industry
Martin Soeters will take the position of senior vice president of the European region for Novo Nordisk. Soeters is currently senior vice.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Chemical profile: propylene glycol
DEMAND 2005: 895m lbs 2006: 885m lbs 2010: 960m lbs, projected. Demand equals production, plus imports (2005: 89m lbs 2006: 46m lbs),less exports.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Global naphtha prices continue to soar
Global naphtha prices continue their uptrend on the back of higher crude values. European buyers bemoan acrylic acid targets, while Asian SBR.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
THIS WEEK 125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

New additive makes chewing gum nonstick
That fellow we see wielding a modified sandblaster that spews supersonic water at recalcitrant blobs of sidewalk-fused gum is doomed. Thankfully. more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Lucite CEO Ian Lambert outlines ambitious plans to expand MMA using Alpha technology
CEO Ian Lambert seeks to leverage new methyl methacrylate technology around the world. Where will the next worldscale plant come up after Singapore? more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: SABIC's Boy Lijtens on why Europe's petrochemical sector must think long-term
European Petrochemical Association SPECIAL Can Europe's petrochemicals hold steady in the global gold rush? We ask the main movers behind the.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Dow Chemical's energy adviser Theo Walthie looks at how the chemical industry can help solve environmental issues
The chemical industry can help solve environmental problems - if it is allowed to, says the key energy adviser to Dow Chemical more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

New projects, September 12-18, 2007
Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Albemarle Magnolia,... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: INEOS's Tom Crotty advises on increasingly tough trading conditions
WITH TRADING conditions becoming increasingly tough in Europe, a solid raw material position and a low-cost base have never been more important,.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

EPCA interview: Repsol YPF's Benjamin Palomo Sanz on how Europe can attract investment away from Asia and the Middle East
FOR EUROPE'S petrochemical producers, "competition is getting tougher," says Benjamin Palomo-Sanz, managing director for chemicals at Repsol YPF..... more
(24 September 2007 00:00)

Rotterdam World Gateway signs deal for Maasvlakte 2 terminal
The Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) consortium has officially signed an agreement for the first terminal on Maasvlakte 2 in the Port of Rotterdam.... more
(24 September 2007 13:50)

CTL opens rail link from Rotterdam to Russia
Polish rail company CTL has been granted a safety certificate to use the Dutch rail network, thus opening up a new non-stop rail link from .... more
(24 September 2007 13:56)

IM Skaugen agrees to transform to European joint stock company
Norwegian shipowner IM Skaugen has started a process that could lead to it eventually relocating out of Norway . The board of directors have.... more
(24 September 2007 14:05)

Oman Shipping and Emirates Trading Agency agree methanol/alumina venture
Oman Shipping (OSC) and Emirates Trading Agency have signed two joint venture agreements to ship methanol for Salalah Methanol, and alumina for.... more
(24 September 2007 14:21)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 24 September 2007
Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides discuss the perils of wrongly loading containers and key price movements in the world of chemicals shipping .... more
(25 September 2007 16:04)

Welcome to EPCA Berlin 2007
Welcome to EPCA 2007 from ICIS more
(29 September 2007 13:59)