ICIS - Search Articles by Date : June 29 2009 - July 05 2009

Californian researchers develop biomass-based methyl halides
Californian researchers enlist landfill bacteria and yeast to make methyl halides A CELLULOSE-eating microbe discovered in a French landfill.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Infraleuna spearheads German drive for alternative feedstocks
Correction: In the story headlined: "Infraleuna spearheads German drive for alternative feedstocks," in the end note, please read:.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

US industrial biotech industry optimistic on funding from US Obama administration
The US industrial biotech industry will tap significant funding from the Obama administration for biorefineries and biochemical plants US.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Synthetic biology could transform chemical manufacturing
Synthetic biology could revolutionize chemical manufacturing by simplifying the application of biotechnology ANIMALS, PLANTS, fungi and bacteria.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Bioplastic market expands despite recession
Development and marketing are surging as bioplastics categories expand to meet a worldwide demand that is growing exponentially WHILE.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

White biotechnology starting to fulfill its potential
Listen to an interview with Volkert Claasen Fossil fuels are costly and finite. White biotechnology could be the ideal solution WHITE.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader highlights the frustration of a US plastic resin producer in trying to undertand and deal with the EU's Reach regulations. We welcome.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

The Endpoint: Sustainable race car
Anyone with an appetite for fast cars should feast their eyes on this You might think that a university extolling the virtues of combining a.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Protect - don't destroy the US chemical industry
THE OBJECTIVE, said then-Secretary Michael Chertoff, is to raise security at US chemical facilities in a way that doesn't destroy the businesses.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Is China taking the road to Reach?
Possible changes to China's environmental laws are causing consternation among chemical importers. Proposals put forward on May 21 for closed.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

New projects reported by ICIS news, June 16-22, 2009
Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Borealis Schwechat,.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Chemical producers seek sustainable chemicals reveals survey
Producers are increasingly prioritizing a switch to sustainable chemistry, but many perceive significant hurdles, as a recent ICIS/Genomatica.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk
Correction: In the article headlined "Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk," in the byline, please read: "Brooke McIntyre and John Hollenbach/Doe.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Mark Hamilton of Buckman has been elected as vice president of its global supply chain. Hamilton has been with... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Newsbites: 100 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter .... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
HUNTSMAN SETTLES WITH BANKS FOR $1.73BN US-based chemical firm Huntsman reached a $1.73bn (€1.25bn) cash and financing settlement with Deutsche.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Commentary: Huntsman's settlement value lies in the debt
AT FIRST glance, Huntsman's $1.73bn (€1.23bn) cash and financing settlement with Credit... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb .... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Feedstocks bump up prices
A surge in raw material costs sees players push for higher prices. US BD buyers are shocked by scale of July hikes. Q3 SBR contracts soar by.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: MTBE
USES Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is used almost exclusively as a fuel component in motor gasoline. It is one of a group of chemicals.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data
ISABEL SAVE/LONDON Opposition to binding climate change targets is growing among developing countries, a new draft negotiating text has indicated. .... more
(29 June 2009 00:00)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 25 June 2009
Climate control: Joe Kamalick explains why the pressure is on to get the Climate bill through the US congress. more
(03 July 2009 16:29)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 2 July 2009
Understanding the Majority: Joe Kamalick gives a breakdown of the Democratic majority in congress. more
(03 July 2009 16:31)