ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 28 2011 - March 06 2011

Lessons have been learned on plant operations
The recent sharp downturn has led many companies to reappraise the way they operate and maintain their facilities, a recent ICIS/Lloyd's Register.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Olefins expectations high, but hurdles ahead
This year may have started strongly for European olefins - but will 2011 turn out to be a year of two halves? It has been well documented that.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Propylene solution goes beyond the cracker
The increasing use of natural gas feedstock for ethylene production is causing a shortage of coproducts. The future will depend on new technologies.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Dow studies bio-based propylene routes
Dow Chemical explores methods for producing its key feedstocks from renewable resources Dow Chemical is studying the optimum routes for.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asian benzene rockets to 31-month high
Middle East turmoil boosts crude and global benzene sees upsurge, pushing Asian values to 2008 levels An overnight price surge in US benzene .... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Capacity hikes to hit world markets
Global demand for propylene will rise by more than 20m tonnes by 2017, according to a new study by Ceresana Research . The German market research.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
US VAM SPOT UP AFTER TEXAS COLD SNAP Spot prices for US vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) rose by 1.5-2.0 cents/lb ($33.07-44.09/tonne,.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Green chemicals news in brief
MYRIANT AND DAVY IN BIOSUCCINIC ACID DEAL UK-based Davy Process Technology will use bio-succinic acid developed by US-based Myriant Technologies.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US PC PRICE INCREASE FROM STYRON, SABIC US-based Styron announced in early February a polycarbonate (PC) price increase in the US of 14 cents/lb.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Think Tank: AkzoNobel reflects coatings contrasts
It's when the chemicals business meets the consumer that the strains begin to show. End-use product demand growth in the fourth quarter of last year.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Crude oil uptick forces prices higher
Asian benzene climbed to its highest range in 31 months last week. At $1,235-1,245/tonne... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
JACOBS WINS SAUDI POLYAMIDE CONTRACT Jacobs Engineering has won a contract to provide engineering, procurement and construction management.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

New pricing structure for US butadiene
A recent run of split settlements breaks a decade-long harmony of cohesive pricing, with upward price pressures poised to persist throughout 2011 .... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Green chemicals: Bioformix develops zero-energy cure
Ohio, US-based startup firm Bioformix has developed a high-speed, no-heat cure technology that can dramatically save energy and costs in adhesive.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Green chemicals: OPX nears commercial goal for bio-based acrylic acid
Colorado-based developer OPX Biotechnologies achieves 55–70 cents/lb price target   US-based OPX Biotechnologies (OPXBIO) is rapidly.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

News focus: INEOS ethylene terminal plans
Hans Casier, CEO of INEOS Oxide, speaks about its new terminal and why it will change the ethylene landscape in Europe INEOS's announcement last.... more
(28 February 2011 17:02)

Intermediates: Record ACN prices in India chill fiber producers
Outages in the US and Latin America disrupt supply lines Spot acrylonitrile (ACN) values in India have surpassed recorded highs, and with.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: PO and polyols likely to extend gains in China
Propylene has driven up prices, while a dearth of imports is frustrating strong demand Propylene oxide (PO) and polyether polyols prices in the.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Asia-Europe standoff over polymer pricing
Producers refuse to budge on offer prices, claiming supply remains tight and stock levels low A sense of perspective is never easy for those.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Green chemicals: OPX Biotechnologies reaches 55-70 cents/lb bio-acrylic acid price
Colorado-based developer OPX Biotechnologies achieves 55-70 cents/lb price target US-based OPX Biotechnologies ( OPXBIO ) is rapidly reaching.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Middle East unrest pushes oil and naphtha to highs
Asia naphtha prices hit highest levels since 2008 though market is still in surplus more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Polystyrene prices climbing
Polystyrene sellers and buyers are feeling a margin crunch as feedstock costs rise more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Asian toluene prices rise
Asia's toluene prices were ­expected to be stable to firm in the near term, backed by the current firm trend in crude, naphtha and benzene.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Libya violence forces cuts to oil production by majors
Naphtha and aromatics prices surge as oil productioni shuts down across Libya Violent clashes and unrest in Libya have forced more producers to.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Projects: Chandra Asri to build Indonesia's first butadiene plant
Indonesia's Chandra Asri is to ­invest $100m (€72.8m) in a 100,000 tonne/year butadiene (BD) plant in Merak, West Java. The company said in.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Projects: BP to expand China PTA by 1.45m tonnes
The energy major intends to add 1.45m tonnes/year of capacity by expanding an existing plant and building a new one BP plans to add 1.45m.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Strong demand sends PX prices beyond pre-crisis levels
Even outages downstream do little to slow the pace of European paraxylene increases Spot paraxylene (PX) prices have continued to soar in.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
OIL MAJORS CURB LIBYA PRODUCTION Oil majors Italy-based ENI, Canada's Suncor, Austria's OMV and France's Total curbed their operations in Libya.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Commentary: Libya revolution flags global chemical market threat
The popular uprising in Libya is sending shockwaves through the airwaves and the markets. Chaos in Africa's largest oil-producing country, and more.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Commentary: Supply woes dominate
Olefin markets are largely upbeat, but players remain wary that the situation can change all too quickly when production problems pass and Middle.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

European chemical profile: Adipic acid
USES The largest global use of adipic acid (ADA) is in nylon 6,6 production, which accounts for 73% of global output, says UK consultancy Tecnon.... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plants shutdowns: February 15-22, 2011
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT shutdowns february 15-22, 2011 NEW PROJECTS Company Location .... more
(28 February 2011 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(28 February 2011 00:00)

What's on: ICIS begins petrochemical training in Chinese
ICIS launches its first Chinese language petrochemical training course in Shanghai on 26-27 April, 2011. This in-depth introduction course.... more
(04 March 2011 14:27)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 28 February from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(28 February 2011 04:49)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 February 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 28 February from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(28 February 2011 13:55)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 28, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast February 28, 2011   The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers olefins, starting with.... more
(28 February 2011 22:43)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 1 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 1 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(01 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 1 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 1 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(01 March 2011 12:47)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 02 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 02 March from ICIS TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(02 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 2 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 2 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(02 March 2011 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 02 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(02 March 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 3 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 3 February from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(03 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 3 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 3 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 March 2011 13:03)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 03 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 March 2011 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 4 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 4 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(04 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 4 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 4 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(04 March 2011 13:00)