ICIS - Search Articles by Date : March 28 2011 - April 03 2011

NPRA supplement: Methanol plants restart
Low natural gas prices have spurred the proposed restarts of two North American methanol units, which have lain idle for many years This is the.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

NPRA supplement: US regulatory environment poised to improve for petchems sector
Rex Features The US regulatory climate may just be about to improve for the petrochemical sector following Republican gains in November's.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

NPRA supplement: The case for a US petrochemical supercycle
A global petrochemical supercycle would have a disproportionate benefit for US producers, who are enjoying a huge cost advantage thanks to the.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

NPRA supplement: Propylene on a rocky upward trend
With US ethylene production shifting to lighter feedstocks, pressure is on propylene supply, forcing prices higher with little sign of increased.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

NPRA supplement: Renewable chemicals gear for commercialization
The petrochemical sector will soon have an array of renewable raw materials to choose from, as companies gear up to commercialization through.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Gap closes for Asian ethylene margins
The advantage that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has had over naphtha for Asian cracker operators has almost been lost. Variable Asian ethylene.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Japanese plants restart
Japan's Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Denka) is raising the operating rate at its 240,000 tonne/year styrene plant in Chiba, according to a.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: European ethylene feels effect of easing Asian pricing
Despite downed cracker capacity, Asian prices soften to the surprise of many. Buying interest lacking so new destinations sought more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Methanex sets European second quarter methanol contract
Methanex's decision to lower its European methanol contract price in the second quarter (Q2) by €20/tonne ($28/tonne) to €305/tonne FOB (free on.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: global opportunities for methanol
Energy is the key driver for global methanol demand growth, executives from Canadian producer Methanex said in a conference call hosted by US.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
SHALE-GAS BOOM MAY LEAD TO INVESTMENTS The time might be ripe for a new wave of petrochemical investments in the US Gulf coast as a result of.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: Europe seeks caustic soda hikes on low stocks and poor PVC margins
A growing number of suppliers in the European caustic soda market reported interest in following INEOS ChlorVinyls's second-quarter contract price.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Inorganics: US caustic soda exports demand up in wake of Japan disaster
Anxieties in wake of the Japanese disaster drive higher export demand for US caustic soda Market talk among US caustic soda players focused on.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
AFRICA POLYMER PRICES MAY RISE ON DISASTER The earthquake and tsunami in Japan could have major implications for the polyethylene (PE) and.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Polymers: Asia polymers supply uncertain after Japan earthquake
Markets for PE, PVC, PP and SBR deal with aftermath of Japan's earthquake and tsunami In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

This week's world news
US ETHANOL FLOWS INTO BRAZIL AMID SUPPLY FEARS Brazil will receive around 200m liters (53m gal) of anhydrous ethanol, mostly from the US, over.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Markets jittery over impact of Japan and Middle East
Uncertainty abounds about impact of Japan disaster on US Gulf coast petrochemicals Asia naphtha prices are expected to remain steady as cracker.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
EU MARCH MEA UP €50 ON TIGHTNESS, FEEDS European March mono-ethanolamines (MEA) contracts rose €50/tonne ($69/tonne) to €1,380-1,450/tonne FD.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: Quake brings uncertainty to Asia
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have interrupted supply of a raft of products Plant outages resulting from the earthquake and tsunami that.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Ethylene pipeline set for fall startup
Germany's 360km (224 miles) ethylene pipeline project connecting the petrochemical hub of major producer BASF in Ludwigshafen with chemical sites in.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

What's on: ICIS petrochemical training courses in Budapest
ICIS petrochemical training courses in Budapest ICIS training courses in Budapest will help you get a clearer picture of petrochemicals and the.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Japan has short and long term impact
The Japan disaster has taken a terrible toll as both a human and economic tragedy. But quite apart from the impact detailed above to global supply.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Small part, big deal
The shortage of one small piece in the supply chain can have a major impact around the globe. An electronics supply disruption from Japan hits the.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
WACKER EXPANDS GERMAN POLYSILICON Wacker Chemie is expanding its hyperpure polysilicon production facilities in Burghausen and Nunchritz, in.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Projects: AzkoNobel expands in China, Sweden
Netherlands-based AkzoNobel plans to invest more than €60m ($85.7m) to expand capacity for its Bermocoll cellulose derivatives in Ningbo, China.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Projects: INEOS considers ethylene expansion in Texas
The expansion would meet rising ethylene demand and support the firm's PE production With petrochemical fortunes recovering strongly in North.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Market intelligence: Japan's crisis impacts global manufacturing and chemical supply chains
The disruptions across manufacturing supply chains could be far-reaching and last for some time. In the chemical sector, paraxylene and purified.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Contract talks continue; price rises expected
Players in the US paraxylene (PX) market saw a rare split settlement agreed for March contracts in the week ending March 18. The first price to.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

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US chemical profile: Propylene oxide
USES Propylene oxide (PO) is used as an intermediate for the production of numerous commercial materials. Its main derivatives include polyether.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns: March 14–21, 2011
NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor .... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

News Focus: ExxonMobil Chemical president Pryor anchors stability in a volatile business
President Stephen Pryor focuses on a long-term approach involving deep integration and feedstock flexibility For ExxonMobil Chemical , 2010.... more
(28 March 2011 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 28 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(28 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 March 2011
  Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 28 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(28 March 2011 13:50)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 29 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 29 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(29 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 29 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 29 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(29 March 2011 14:23)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 30 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(30 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 30 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 30 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(30 March 2011 13:39)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 30, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast March 30, 2011   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 28, 2011,.... more
(30 March 2011 19:12)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 31 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 31 March from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(31 March 2011 05:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 31 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 31 March from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(31 March 2011 12:55)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 31 March 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(31 March 2011 19:00)

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

VIDEO - ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 1 April 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 1 April from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(01 April 2011 12:55)