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Market outlook: Shale gas impacts bio-based chemicals

There are both positive and negative impacts on the bio-based chemical sector from shale gas development. However, the positive aspects outweigh the...

 

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Market outlook: Growth opportunities in petrochemicals for Southeast Asia

High growth rates are being driven by property markets in the region and exports. But sustainability is in question Polyolefins demand grew by 15-20%...

Market outlook: Performing at the highest level

What can companies do to improve margins once they have cut costs time and time again? A programme of performance improvement can bring top- and...

Commentary: A wave of new polyethylene projects in North America could boost capacity by 28.7%

Polyethylene capacity in North America could increase by 5.58m tonnes/year in a very short time. Ten companies are planning 11 new expansion projects...

Commentary: ICIS set to recognise innovation excellence

ICIS has a proud tradition of reporting on and ­encouraging innovation in the chemicals industry. Our now well-established ICIS Innovation Awards...

Fecc: No let up in regulatory workload

Guidance and representation on regulatory matters is a key part of Fecc's offering to members; there appears to be no let up as the EU pushes ahead...


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INSIGHT: Polyolefins producers scrabble for answers
“As commodity grade polyolefins markets become harder going higher-cost producers are increasingly shifting up the value chain.” more

VIDEO - ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 19 June 2013

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