ICIS - Search Articles by Date : October 31 2011 - November 06 2011

News Focus: NOVA Chemicals secures Marcellus shale gas for polymers production
Key feedstock from the Northeast US headed for NOVA Chemicals' Sarnia, Canada petrochemical facility more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Intermediates: From famine to feast as acrylate prices drop
The availability of acrylates is high and prices are low, but the weak economy means few can take advantage more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
US MEK FALLS ON LOWER DEMAND US methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) contracts fell by 8 cents/lb ($176/tonne, €127/tonne) in October on soft demand and more.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Green Chemicals news in brief
COBALT TECH, RHODIA TO SELL BIO-BUTANOL US bio-butanol developer Cobalt Technologies and France-based chemical firm Rhodia have ­collaborated.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Green Chemicals: BioAmber, LANXESS to produce succinic-based bio-plasticizers
Company partners with BioAmber for commercialization of succinic acid plasticizers more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Green Chemicals: Thailand's PTT Chemical enters PLA plastic market with NatureWorks acquisition
Global polylactic acid plastic capacity will expand with PTT Global Chemical's 50% acquisition of NatureWorks more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Faltering China outlook hits Asia naphtha sentiment
US Gulf heavy naphtha prices continue to slip on failing demand from the gasoline sector Asian naphtha prices are expected to fall because of.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
ORLEN DELAYS NEW STRATEGY ON ECONOMY Poland's PKN Orlen has delayed an update of its strategy because of global economic uncertainties. However,.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Polymers: Global PVC prices flat as housing demand stays low
With half of its consumption used in construction, PVC demand has hit a hard time more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US ABS PRICES FALL ON CHEAP IMPORTS US prices for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) were assessed lower by 5 cents/lb ($110/tonne, €80/tonne).... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Chemical market trends: BD settlement falls in Europe, US drop likely
A large decline in the US butadiene (BD) contract appears increasingly likely after a producer nominated a 20 cent/lb ($441/tonne) drop for November.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(31 October 2011 00:00)

Chemical profile: Orthoxylene
Orthoxylene (OX) is the second-largest of three commercial isomers of xylene. Nearly all OX output is consumed in the manufacture of phthalic.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Week in brief
AMERICAS EXXONMOBIL PUTS HDPE CUSTOMERS ON ALLOCATION US polyethylene (PE) producer ExxonMobil told customers it will begin allocating sales of.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Commentary: Europe results show gathering gloom
With third-quarter results season gets under way in Europe, there are signs of increasing pessimism about growth prospects here and globally more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Commentary: The spotlight is on volume weakness for the chemical sector following Q3 earnings
BASF, Dow, DuPont and Celanese post strong profit gains in the third quarter, but volumes were noticeably weak, highlighting concerns about demand.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Projects: Venezuela's Pequiven to triple resins capacity
Company president Ameliach warns that trade deficit will worsen in the short term more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Projects news in brief
PET FILMS EXPANSION PLANNED IN CHINA DuPont Hongji Films Foshan plans to increase its production capacity for polyethylene terephthalate (PET).... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns, October 17-24, 2011
NEW PROJECTS AND PERMANENT PLANT SHUTDOWNS OCTOBER 17-24, 2011 more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Division over PX settlements
Asian contract is yet to be agreed but European and US talks carried on regardless more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Asahi Kasei develops new butadiene process
Japan's Asahi considers building a BD plant using its newly-developed low-cost, higher-yield technology more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: Ethylene contract margin advantage at 34-month high
The difference between European ethylene margins calculated on either a contract or spot basis has widened to a 34-month high, ICIS weekly margin.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Petrochemicals: East China toluene prices hit three-year high
Eastern traders' inventories at less than one-third of their normal levels as prices for toluene climb to a three-year high more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Think tank: AkzoNobel's cost cutting in a low growth world underscores a coming trend
Earnings results from the world's largest coatings producer AkzoNobel will draw attention. But is there much to read across the chemical sector from.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Market Intelligence: European naphtha crack spreads to remain negative
The pressure on European refining profits is likely to continue on high Brent crude oil prices and weak local demand for naphtha stemming from the.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Weak demand is keeping polyester fiber pricing sluggish
With the global cotton harvest impacted by bad weather, polyester fiber is expected to take off. But right now, weak demand is keeping prices down.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Five-Year Plan launches China textiles on new course
Textile manufacturing has provided much of the thrust behind China's ascent as an economic powerhouse, but changing priorities could require.... more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Risks to the rosy China and India growth outlook for the petrochemical sector
The emerging countries face huge challenges to continuing robust growth rates. What will this mean for the chemical sector? more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

Fibers players eye threads of success
Despite the financial gloom, upbeat fiber and textile producers see plenty of opportunity more
(31 October 2011 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 31 October 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 31 October from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(31 October 2011 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 31 October 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 31 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(31 October 2011 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 31 October 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(31 October 2011 18:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 1 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 1 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(01 November 2011 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 1 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 1 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(01 November 2011 12:58)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 1, 2011
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast November 1, 2011   The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011,.... more
(01 November 2011 21:24)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 2 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 02 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(02 November 2011 05:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 2 November 2011
  This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 2 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(02 November 2011 13:23)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 02 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Wednesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(02 November 2011 18:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 3 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 3 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(03 November 2011 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 3 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 3 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(03 November 2011 13:33)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 3 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(03 November 2011 18:00)

VIDEO - ICIS Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 4 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 4 November from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and market.... more
(04 November 2011 06:00)

VIDEO – ICIS Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 4 November 2011
This is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 4 November from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(04 November 2011 14:16)

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 4 November 2011
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(04 November 2011 18:00)