ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 25 2008 - March 02 2008

Africa: an attractive proposition for chemical firms
For all the potential and promise of Africa, are chemical companies really ready to take the plunge? more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Pharma companies work towards affordable medicines for developing countries
Despite the availability of newer drugs for infectious diseases, high costs and access to these treatments hinder them from reaching poorer.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Egyptian petrochemical industry attracts foreign investors
Egypt has the potential to peak, but is looking a little dry as a world-class petrochemical hub. Best laid plans are in place, so why is.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

DDT may be used to prevent malaria in Third World
DDT has found itself in the doghouse since the 1960s - bad news for the world's poor in the fight against malaria more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Africa to experience chemicals boom in 50 years?
In fifty years, with a different geopolitical climate and an established manufacturing industry, Africa could become a significant petrochemical.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Sasol fills the pipeline
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(25 February 2008 00:00)

BWA Water Additives sees high growth in Africa water desalination market - corrected
BWA Water Additives sees a torrent of growth for water desalination markets in Africa. Annual sales could triple by 2015 - corrects date of sale of.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Excipients: safety and reliability of supply a growing issue
Maintaining a secure supply of excipients is an increasingly critical and complex task Clay Boswell/New York FORMULATION HAS never been more.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Police overreact to chemistry student's home lab
Ivan Lerner/New York How is the US supposed to stay in the lead of chemical research when its young practitioners are being hassled by The Man?.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125, and 25 years ago
125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: Glycerin
DEMAND 2006: 455m lbs (206,000 tonnes) 2007: 465m lbs 2011: 505m lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 164m lbs 2007: 198m.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: BASF's Seufert proves the adage: you've got to speculate to accumulate
interest is building for efficient construction No one cared. That was the opening gambit of BASF's Walter Seufert, president, region Europe, at.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
This week, one ICIS editor puts up a stout defence of his article on new technologies that may allow industry to make profits while tackling climate.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends and data: Crude spikes boost prices
The firming energy complex means more record highs. Meanwhile, Asian PX looks set for $100/tonne contract hikes, but Europe's acetic acid producers.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends & data: databank
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

New projects, February 13-19, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, February 13-19, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Fengfeng... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' risks wrecking the country's economy
There has never been any love lost between the US and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, but increasingly turbulent relations between the two.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Why chemical feedstock costs are fundamental to operations
GETTY GETTY e_SDRq There can be little doubt that feedstock costs are key in chemicals. Producers may espouse the... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Steven Mills currently senior vice president, strategic planning, will become executive vice president and chief financial officer for US.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Africa’s potential may sway doubters
Africa is not high on the growth strategy agenda of many chemical industry executives. Most of the continent is often written off as a "basket case".... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
BASF predicts record 2008 BASF forecasted improved sales and income from operations this year, as it produced record profits for 2007. It last.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS Turkiye sets out its wares
A full listing of the conferences diarywww.icis.com/conferences ICIS CHEMICAL Business Turkiye, which launched in August last year, is the.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

What's on: DCAT ExcpientFest Americas to take place from April 16-17
DCAT'S CONFERENCE and pharma expo, ExcipientFest Americas, will take place during DCAT Week, from April 16-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now in.... more
(25 February 2008 00:00)

ICIS TV Recruitment special
Andy Brice looks forward to the March 3 issue of ICIS Chemical Business which will focus on the skills shortage looming across the chemical.... more
(26 February 2008 13:01)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 27 February 2008
Feed Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides discuss the latest in chemical shipping trades TT club weblink more
(27 February 2008 12:04)

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 29 February 2008
Feed Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying.... more
(29 February 2008 14:01)