ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 27 2012 - March 04 2012

Commentary: Wave of US methanol
The US shale gas boom has led to a surge in new cracker projects. Methanol could be next as cheap and abundant natural gas provides the incentive .... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Commentary: China chemicals could be sidelined by ASEAN bloc
China could be usurped as the most important engine of global chemical industry growth by the ASEAN (Association... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

News Focus: North American titianium dioxide buyers see ample supply
Customers resist price hikes, citing a surplus of material - but producers expect earnings gains in 2012 North American titanium dioxide.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

This week's world news
AMERICAS WESTLAKE Q4 NET INCOME FALLS SHARPLY US-based Westlake Chemical's fourth-quarter 2011 net income fell sharply year on year to $26.4m... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Think tank: Solvay integrates Rhodia at the right time
Analysts believe the merger between Belgium's Solvay and France-based Rhodia can deliver both growth... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(27 February 2012 00:00)

Chemical profile: Acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile (ACN) is used in acrylic fibers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), adiponitrile (ADN), acrylamide and.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Chemical profile: Methanol
Methanol's main uses are in formaldehyde, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and acetic acid. more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Chemical market trends: March rises on high upstream and Asia prices
A US producer has nominated a 25 cent/lb increase for its March butadiene (BD) contract price. The hike would move the producer's contract price to.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Asian butadiene keeps soaring
Asia butadiene (BD) spot prices have surged above $4,000/tonne (€3,024/tonne), but the price upsurge may fizzle out in the second quarter as the.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Global ethylene map
Ambitious projects are being planned worldwide. China in particular will host the bulk of the expansions, while the US will finally see new crackers more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Polymers: Polypropylene
Higher propylene settlements and snug supply raise PP prices, but demand remains soft Polypropylene (PP) prices have surged 20% and 24% in.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
CHINA PET PLANT SHUTS ON POOR MARGINS China-based Jiangsu Hengli Chemical Fibre shut down its 400,000 tonne/year polyethylene terephthalate (PET).... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Surging crude drives naphtha up
Tight spot availability keeps demand in Asia healthy while Europe trade remains optimistic Asian naphtha prices have firmed, with the crack.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
CNOOC ACQUIRES UGANDA EXPLORATION China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has closed a sale and purchase agreement with UK-based Tullow Oil.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
Eu ACN up by €90/tonne February acrylonitrile (ACN) contracts settled up by €90/tonne because of this month's €90/tonne hike in upstream.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Intermediates: European MA jolted by Sasol-Huntsman outage
European spot prices for maleic anhydride (MA) have vaulted upward by a record €250-300/tonne in response to a force majeure declaration by Europe's.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals: NatureWorks enters bioplastic compounding market
The joint venture between NatureWorks and BioAmber will start selling PLA/PBS bioplastic resin at $2-2.50/lb   The.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Green Chemicals: Developments of bio-based nylon feedstock increase
The Japanese companies have joined up to develop bio-based nylon feedstock 1,5 pentadiamine using lysine Japan-based chemical firms Toray.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Market Intelligence: US refinery closures in the Northeast rattle policymakers
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(27 February 2012 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns, February 13-20, 2012
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

INEOS director expresses cautious optimism for olefins market in 2012
After the ups and downs of 2011, INEOS's Tom Crotty considers the challenges facing the European market in 2012 and beyond more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: European styrene prices jump
Stronger feedstock values and producer buying interest have forced up styrene numbers in February European styrene prices jumped sharply on.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Petrochemicals: European and Asian BD prices soar
Output constraints fuel price spikes but cuts in downstream production may halt upsurge Export prices for European butadiene (BD) have surged.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Petrochemical news in brief
SENDAI PROPYLENE RESTART ON TRACK Japanese refiner JX Nippon Oil & Energy is ramping up production at its... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

China develops coal-to-olefins projects, which could lead to ethylene self-sufficiency
The country's deficit in ethylene supply, relative to demand, could be solved by a wave of coal-to-olefins plans. Capacity is coming, but there are.... more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

Chemical M&A market in transition in 2012 after a record 2011
Potential buyers have complained about the overall quality of the businesses that have been put on the market more
(27 February 2012 00:00)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 27 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(27 February 2012 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 27 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(27 February 2012 19:00)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 28 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(28 February 2012 13:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 28, 2012
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 28, 2012   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 27,.... more
(28 February 2012 21:43)

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

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 29 February 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 29 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 February 2012 13:05)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 29 February 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 February 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 1 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 1 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(01 March 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 1 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 1 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(01 March 2012 12:55)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 1 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(01 March 2012 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 2 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 2 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(02 March 2012 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 2 March 2012
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 2 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(02 March 2012 13:10)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 2 March 2012
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS. http://www.icis.com/news. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(02 March 2012 19:00)