ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 27 2010 - October 03 2010

Europe's petrochemical industry reliant on naphtha, remains at a disadvantage
With petrochemical production reliant on an expensive feedstock, Europe's industry fights to be competitive Because its production facilities.... more
(27 September 2010 16:05)

European petrochemical firms under threat from Middle East, global competition
What does the future hold for the chemical industry in Europe? We asked four commentators for their views on competition from the Middle East and.... more
(27 September 2010 16:06)

Changes to feedstock supplies leave markets in turmoil
Adjustments to chemical feedstock supplies caused by slowing demand for refinery products, plus the switch to ethane-based cracking is causing.... more
(27 September 2010 16:59)

In Europe, revived capital investment favors specialties
As confidence returns, Europe's chemical sector is putting money into specialty products Capital investment in the chemical sector in Europe.... more
(27 September 2010 12:52)

The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies: LG Chem is the ICIS Company of the Year
South Korea's largest chemical producer boosted sales by 8% and operating profits by 45% in an incredibly difficult year for the industry .... more
(27 September 2010 12:52)

European chemical profile: Phenol
USES Phenol's main uses are in bisphenol A (BPA), phenolic resins, caprolactam (capro), alkylphenols, aniline and adipic acid. BPA, used mainly.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

What's on: ICIS Base Oils and Lubricants Awards celebrate the industry
The inaugural ICIS Base Oils and Lubricants Awards will celebrate the achievements of the industry and recognize innovation, outstanding service,.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Projects: LANXESS expands rubber production for 'green' tires
Studies are underway to build a 100,000-150,000 tonne/year neodymium polybutadiene rubber plant in Asia LANXESS is expanding its.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: US naphtha hit by Formosa shutdown; US remains weak
Taiwanese company's closure hits sentiment, while US continues to suffer from oversupply Asian naphtha is in the doldrums, as the market has.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
SHAW ADDS REFINING TECHNOLOGIES FOR C3 US-based petrochemical engineering firm Shaw is adding two technologies developed by China's Sinopec to.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Green chemicals: Bio-based adipic acid to enter market in 2014
Rennovia and Verdezyne plan to commercialize renewable-based adipic acid by 2014 Amid tightening supply and rising prices for global adipic acid.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Green chemicals news in brief
FORD TO INCREASE WHEAT-STRAW PP USE US car manufacturer Ford Motor is increasing its use of US plastics compounding firm A. Schulman's wheat.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: MDI tightens in Asia and Europe
Tight supplies have pushed up MDI prices since mid-summer Bouyant demand and planned turnarounds are putting upward pressure on the price of.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
ARKEMA LIFTS FORCE MAJEURE ON ACRYLATES France-based chemical company Arkema has lifted two declarations of force majeure on supplies of butyl.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Polymers: US PVC market is given a boost by overseas demand
Exports are giving the US PVC market a fillip, and producers are seeking price increases Buyers are expressing disbelief that US producers.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
AFRICAN POLYOLEFIN PRICING LEVELING African polyolefin spot prices appear to be leveling as uncertainty over the direction of the market begins.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asian market faces uncertainty
An almighty muddle has been created by the lingering consequences of the global economic crisis Limited feedstock availability in the Middle.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Chinese methanol likely to be rangebound for years
Prices are predicted to remain stable for the next two years and could spike before 2015 Global merchant market producers will likely benefit.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Mixture of energy and demand raises styrene
Asian styrene prices were on an uptrend in the week ending September 17, in line with strong energy futures and the high-demand season for styrenic.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Players report strong pricing; Asian MTBE up
Favorable supply conditions and improved demand downstream should help to keep US butadiene (BD) prices strong, according to producer TPC Group..... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Market Intelligence: US chemical industry outlook uncertain
Forecasts for sales of chemicals in the US look very healthy for 2010. But much of this is based on inventory rebuilding, leaving a more uncertain.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Think tank: Methanol market may surprise many
Methanol prices could spike again some time in the next few years, industry executives suggested last week. That hardly seems possible, given.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

News Focus: Solutia CEO Quinn seeks high-margin growth
CEO Jeffry Quinn seeks an ongoing transformation of the specialty chemical company, potentially adding a fourth segment After undergoing a.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

This week's world news
LA SEDA CLOSE TO SELLING THREE PET PLANTS Spanish polymer producer La Seda de Barcelona is close to selling three of its polyethylene.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Commentary: The power of change - Solutia as a case study
Solutia's radical transformation into a high-margin growth business since entering bankruptcy in 2003 and emerging in 2008 may have gone largely.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Commentary: Outlook brightens for Europe pre-EPCA
With the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA's) annual meeting upon us, we again focus on the challenges facing... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(27 September 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: Septemer 13-20, 2010
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(27 September 2010 00:00)

Wilmar boosts growth in oleochemicals
Through acquisitions and joint ventures, the Malaysian group is pushing hard to grow share in fast-growing oleochemical markets While other.... more
(30 September 2010 18:49)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 27 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 27 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(27 September 2010 00:00)

ICIS Podcast: Chemical News Central: 27 September 2010
Feed   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss BASF Eastman upbeat about Q3 performance The US Economy may be.... more
(27 September 2010 12:18)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 27 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(27 September 2010 15:01)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 27 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(27 September 2010 19:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 27, 2010
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast September 27, 2010   The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the European.... more
(27 September 2010 22:45)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 28 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(28 September 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 28 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(28 September 2010 13:51)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 29 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 29 September from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(29 September 2010 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 29 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 29 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(29 September 2010 14:12)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 29 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 September 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 30 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 30 January from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(30 September 2010 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 30 September 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 30 September from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(30 September 2010 13:42)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 1 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 1 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(01 October 2010 06:04)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 1 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 1 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(01 October 2010 13:09)