ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 26 2012 - December 02 2012

Asia top stories - weekly summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here are some of the top stories from ICIS Asia and the Middle east for the week ended 23 November 2012. (Please click on.... more
(26 November 2012 01:00)

China October imports of most petrochemicals fall from September
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s import volumes of most petrochemical products in October decreased compared with the previous month, with significant.... more
(26 November 2012 04:21)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 26 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 26 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(26 November 2012 05:00)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 26 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 26 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(26 November 2012 05:00)

China domestic PO market to soften as demand turns weak
By Viola Pan SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Domestic spot prices of propylene oxide (PO) in China may fall for the rest of the year as demand typically.... more
(26 November 2012 07:40)

Europe benzene eyes US and Asia ahead of December
LONDON (ICIS)--The European benzene market is carefully watching supply balances and price developments in other regions ahead of December as an.... more
(26 November 2012 10:54)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 26 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 26 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(26 November 2012 13:07)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 26 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 26 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(26 November 2012 13:09)

Americas top stories - weekly summary
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Here are some of the top stories from ICIS Americas for the week ended 23 November 2012. (Please click on the link to read the.... more
(26 November 2012 15:00)

Ofgem suggests 11% cut on Avonmouth regulated LNG storage prices
British energy regulator Ofgem has suggested an 11% decrease on the current price for regulated services provided by the Avonmouth short-range LNG.... more
(26 November 2012 16:16)

Iberia could join NWE electricity market coupling for Q2 2013
(recasts, amending quotation in 12th paragraph) The northwest Europe (NWE) market coupling project could include Spain and Portugal at the same.... more
(26 November 2012 16:18)

US LDPE margins rise 0.78% on lower ethane prices
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US polyethylene (PE) margins for low density polyethylene (LDPE) rose by 0.78% from the previous week, based on a decrease in.... more
(26 November 2012 17:51)

EU must signal greater green ambition as Doha starts
Carbon prices were steady on the first day of the Doha climate summit, as traders have low expectations of the meeting's impact on the EU Emissions.... more
(26 November 2012 18:02)

US propylene producer nominates rollover for December
HOUSTON (ICIS)--A US propylene producer on Monday nominated a rollover for December, market sources said. The initiative would keep.... more
(26 November 2012 22:40)

Asia ACN may have hit bottom; output cuts to support prices
By Helen Yan SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot acrylonitrile (ACN) prices in Asia may have bottomed out at an average of $1,700/tonne ( €1,309/tonne), .... more
(27 November 2012 03:29)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 27 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 27 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(27 November 2012 05:00)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 27 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 27 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(27 November 2012 05:00)

GPCA '12: MEGlobal eyes expanded MEG Canada ops by H1 ‘13
DUBAI (ICIS)--Dubai-based MEGlobal is expected to begin operations at its newly-expanded monoethylene glycol (MEG) unit at Fort Saskatchewan in.... more
(27 November 2012 09:55)

Europe Dec PX to balance weak demand with bullish upstream values
LONDON (ICIS)--Players in the European paraxylene (PX) market are anticipating tough negotiations for the December contract price following high.... more
(27 November 2012 11:19)

GPCA '12: MEGlobal to commercialise new PET grade to replace PC
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Dubai-based MEGlobal will introduce a new grade of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that is aimed at replacing the polycarboate.... more
(27 November 2012 11:24)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 27 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(27 November 2012 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 27 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(27 November 2012 13:00)

Romanian electricity traders doubt Hidroelectrica will cancel force majeure
Romanian traders are sceptical whether state-owned hydro producer Hidroelectrica will lift the force majeure on its delivery contracts from 1.... more
(27 November 2012 16:10)

German natural gas market opens up but only in certain sectors
The German natural gas market continued to open up across a number of key sectors in 2011, but large players were still dominant in certain areas,.... more
(27 November 2012 17:59)

Climate finance initiative will be launched at Doha, says UNFCCC
An initiative aimed at promoting public-private financing mechanisms which have successfully supported climate change adaptation and mitigation will.... more
(27 November 2012 18:09)

Braskem America secures propylene, improves operations
By Al Greenwood HOUSTON (ICIS)--Braskem America , having secured sources of feedstock propylene, will now continue to focus on improving the.... more
(27 November 2012 22:22)

India PVC may gain in December on better demand for pipes
By Veena Pathare SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins prices in India may increase in December, backed by better demand for.... more
(28 November 2012 03:06)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 28 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(28 November 2012 05:00)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 28 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(28 November 2012 05:00)

GPCA '12: Abu Dhabi to focus on downstream projects – minister
DUBAI (ICIS)--Abu Dhabi is planning to move away from its heavy reliance on volatile oil revenues and focus on downstream projects, a government.... more
(28 November 2012 08:42)

Thailand’s PTT eyes refinery/petrochemical investment in Vietnam
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Thailand’s energy giant PTT is looking at investing in a $28.7bn (€22.1bn) refinery and petrochemical project in Vietnam, a.... more
(28 November 2012 09:03)

Europe PP players cautious – but the mood is changing
LONDON (ICIS)--European polypropylene (PP) players are watching upstream movements closely to see where December prices might land, but the mood is.... more
(28 November 2012 11:36)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 28 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(28 November 2012 13:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 28 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(28 November 2012 13:00)

Sale of French TIGF natural gas network could bring storage regime changes - traders
The sale of the southern French TIGF natural gas network, a subsidiary of oil and gas major Total, is unlikely to affect trading on the country's.... more
(28 November 2012 14:11)

Low coal prices bring on new Australian mine closures
Australian miner Centennial Coal, a subsidiary of Thai coal company Banpu, said on Wednesday it will temporarily close two of its thermal coal mines.... more
(28 November 2012 16:01)

ICIS launches in-depth studies for the Chinese polymer markets
ICIS launches in-depth studies for the Chinese polymer markets. Find out more >> more
(28 November 2012 17:03)

ICIS announces launch of annual studies for the Chinese SBR and PBR markets
ICIS announces launch of annual studies for the Chinese SBR and PBR markets. Find out more >> more
(28 November 2012 17:04)

US December methanol expected to roll over on SCC posting
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Southern Chemical Corp (SCC) posted 148 cents/gal for its December contract price on Wednesday, a repeat of its November number and.... more
(28 November 2012 17:22)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(28 November 2012 19:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 28 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(28 November 2012 19:00)

China’s polysilicon prices fall on oversupply, weak demand
by Felicia Loo SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot prices of solar-grade polysilicon have weakened in China, undermined by an imbalanced market where.... more
(29 November 2012 01:41)

India acetone gains $40/tonne on weaker rupee, tight supply
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot prices of acetone in India rose by $40/tonne (€31/tonne) this week as the country’s currency – the rupee – weakened, making.... more
(29 November 2012 04:47)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 29 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 29 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(29 November 2012 05:00)

VIDEO: ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 29 November 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 29 November 2012 from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 November 2012 05:00)

Europe December propylene confirmed down by €17/tonne
LONDON (ICIS)--The European propylene contract settlement for December has been fully agreed at €1,103/tonne ($1,432/tonne), down by €17/tonne from.... more
(29 November 2012 10:38)

Italian government to step in on steel major ILVA impasse
The Italian government on Friday will try to solve an impasse affecting the country's largest steelmaker, ILVA, after a judge ordered the.... more
(29 November 2012 12:38)

Europe HDPE market reviews impact of Dow's Tessenderlo closure
LONDON (ICIS)--European buyers and sellers on Thursday gave their reactions to news that Dow will no longer supply high density.... more
(29 November 2012 12:41)

UK publishes long-awaited electricity market reform bill
The UK government confirmed a suite of measures on Thursday to promote investment in low-carbon generation between now and 2020 as part of its.... more
(29 November 2012 12:58)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 29 November 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 29 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 November 2012 13:00)