ICIS - Search Articles by Date : August 25 2008 - August 31 2008

EPA responds to reports of drug-contaminated drinking water
Pharmaceuticals found in US drinking water spark concern and draw attention to water treatment THE SIGNIFICANCE of a recent Associated Press.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Water conservation integral for chemical sector success
Chemical companies are among the largest consumers of water. Energy and cost savings, therefore, should make reducing water use a priority for the.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Water treatment swirls through consolidation
Chemical players in global water treatment are expanding through a wave of acquisitions and joint ventures THE GLOBAL water treatment industry.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Chlorine cleans water for millions but comes under attack after health scares
The use of chlorine has helped provide potable water and has improved public health for many years. Now, its credibility is under attack after.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Desalination a growth market for chemical companies
Desalination is a growth market for chemical companies supplying water additives and membranes HOW MANY desalination plants would you.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

European chemical majors face falling second-quarter profits
Chemical majors across the continent felt a dent in their second quarter bottom line, with the economic downturn beginning to take its toll on.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

The Endpoint: Vertical farming can be made to work
An old song asks, "How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm (after they've seen Paree)?" Perhaps because the farm is now in Paree AS IT is.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Newsbites: 125 and 25 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 125.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING KLAUS ENGEL will become chairman of the executive board of German chemical and industrial group Evonik Industries.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
Cefic takes a keen interest in Andy Brice's article on how chemicals play such a key role in our everyday lives, and highlights its program for.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Chemical dispute left money in my pocket
Anyone who has visited Turkey will understand what I mean by the "richness" of Turkish cuisine. Wonderful smelling spices, traditional mixtures of.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
BASF in talks with bidder for styrenics German chemical giant BASF is in talks with a potential buyer for its soon-to-be restructured.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Commentary: A growing thirst for liquid assets
While some say oil makes the world go around, it is water that plays that critical role. Without it, life ceases to exist. And the growing world.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: US Congressional and Senate leaders face off on offshore drilling vote
THE OFFSHORE energy issue is heading for a showdown vote in the US Congress next month, and it is shaping up as a major, one-time, all-or-nothing.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Concerns about Europe's slowing economy weigh on chemical industry
European economies have paid a price in the second quarter for their strong start to the year. GDP declined by 0.2% in the 15-nation euro area.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup and data: EU and Australian carbon prices predicted to rise
Carbon prices are set to rise in both Europe and the emerging Australian scheme, two consultancies have said. IDEAcarbon, the UK consultancy.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

New projects: August 9-20, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, August 9-20, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Al-Waha... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: percholorethylene
DEMAND 2006: 365m lbs (166,000 tonnes) 2007: 370m lbs 2011: 393m lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 68m lbs 2007: 78m.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Markets a little subdued
Asian spot ECH market is at a standstill, while PX nominations emerge for September despite August remaining unsettled. Proposed PE hikes in .... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS reports on soaring nitrile rubber prices increases
ASIA'S EMERGING economic giants, China and India, have insatiable appetites for a whole host of commodities, such as energy, steel, metals, plastics.... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

What's on: cost reduction - making strides in a challenging environment
Cost reduction - making strides in a challenging environment SHORT-TERM cost-cutting measures can damage a company in the longer run. But, by... more
(25 August 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas August 25, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas August 25, 2008 The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the water chemicals market. Senior features.... more
(25 August 2008 15:24)

ICIS radio Americas September 1, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas September 1, 2008 This week, ICIS Chemical Business looks at textiles and fabrics. Global editor Joe Chang looks.... more
(29 August 2008 17:26)