ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 26 2007 - December 02 2007

This week's world news
Mexico's Phoenix is dead - Garcia The long anticipated Phoenix project, which would have revitalized Mexico's petrochemical and plastics industry,... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Chemical market trends
The future looks positive for olefins and polyefins in the Americas, although Iranian plastics importers are suffering. Asian capro hits highs. BASF.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(26 November 2007 00:00)

Chemical profile: Acetone
Uses Acetone's main use is in acetone cyanohydrin, a precursor to methyl methacrylate (MMA) and methacrylic acid. An important derivative of MMA.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Sweden uses grot from its ample forests for biofuels and energy
Grot - that's forestry residue to the uninitiated - is emerging as a key source of bioenergy in Sweden, not only for burning, but also for conversion.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

African biofuels face a long path to success
Africa has huge potential for biofuels production. But a lack of political support and financial incentives is hindering its development more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Crude oil price poised to rise to $100 and remain at elevated levels
In a world of tightening supplies and unchecked demand growth, triple-digit prices loom and could be here to stay more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Increased demand for solar energy to benefit photovoltaics
With oil pushing $100/bbl, several companies are making investments in the photovoltaic sector - but could that lead to significant overcapacity? more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Chemical companies need smart ways to measure carbon emissions
Companies want to reduce their carbon emissions. But first, they need to figure out how to measure them more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

New projects, November 14-19, 2007
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, November 14-19, 2007 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost .... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Disposable and washable diapers are as bad for the environment as each other
I made some pretty bold claims about nappies ("diapers" to you Americans) at my prenatal classes six months... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Obituary: Helga Tilton, Chemical Market Repoter editor in chief
The former editor in chief of Chemical Market Reporter taught and inspired many over nearly two decades, farewell... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Chemical and manufacturing sectors face double-barreled federal legislative initiatives
THE CHEMICAL and manufacturing sectors in the US are facing double-barreled federal legislative initiatives that could both increase demand for.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Think Tank: Biofuels crop growing is the stepping-off point to greater fuel sustainability
Turning over good agricultural soil to the production of raw materials forbiofuels makes little sense but it is a stepping off point in the... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Lennart Holm chairman and former CEO of Perstorp, has become a partner and head of the capital goods team of the French private equity group PAI.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Commentary: Legislaters must give credit where it's due
As a heavy user of electricity, the chemical sector is particularly sensitive to movements in energy costs. Already reeling from huge hikes in.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Energy managers play key role in cutting chemical industry costs
Energy costs are rising exponentially, and the chemical sector is a huge consumer. So now is the time to appoint a dedicated energy manager within.... more
(26 November 2007 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
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Why your children should go to work in the chemical industry
Retirement threatens to stamp out the developed world's workforce. So why not keep jobs in the family? It makes sense more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Paper mills use biomass for crude production
Being the world's most efficient processors of biomass, struggling US pulp and paper makers are well positioned to become thriving producers of crude.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

ICIS training seminars continue to provide a solid foundation to understanding the industry
ICIS training seminars continue to provide delegates with a solid foundation in understanding the petrochemical industry. And increasing numbers of.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

ICIS kicks off 2008 with the 12th World Base Oils conference
The first big event in the 2008 ICIS conference calendar will be the 12th World Base Oils conference, to be held at the London Hilton on Park Lane.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

Readers' letters
A Turkish student needs help, while our Chemical Profile faces questions help this student! I'm an undergraduate studentin a chemical.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 19 November 2007
FEED Andy Brice and Nick Savvides discuss:   Freight rates and developments in the Golden Nori saga TT Club weblink more
(26 November 2007 15:23)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 26 November 2007
FEED Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about:   The Golden Nori hijack, Fog in the Bosphorus and   storms in the Black.... more
(26 November 2007 16:13)

ICIS radio: ICIS Power Players 2007
FEED Each Year ICIS produces a list of the 40 most influential people in the global chemicals industry. If you think you know who our number 1.... more
(27 November 2007 16:19)

ICIS radio APLA '07 Special Report: Braskem
Feed Manoel Carnauba, Braskem vice president for basic petrochemicals talks to Anna Jagger at APLA ’07 about the strength of the dollar,.... more
(28 November 2007 13:33)

ICIS radio APLA Special Report: Unipar
FEED Anna Jagger talks on the sidelines of Apla ’07 with Vitor Mallmann, vice president of Unipar about his firm’s plans for joint ventures. .... more
(28 November 2007 13:37)

ICIS radio APLA ’07 special: Market Structure.
FEED Anna Jagger talks to Ed Gartner, director, world petrochemicals, SRI consulting about South American petrochemical markets.   .... more
(28 November 2007 13:41)

ICIS radio APLA ’07 special: Ipiranga Petroquimica
FEED Anna Jagger talks to Geraldo Markus, export and market planning manager, Ipiranga Petroquimica about the mood in the South American.... more
(28 November 2007 13:48)

ICIS radio APLA '07 Relatório Especial: em portugues
FEED/ALIMENTAÇÃO Anna Jagger conversa com o Geraldo Markus sobre os temas importantes para a industria petroquimica na America Latina .... more
(28 November 2007 13:56)