Asian Chemical Connections
There are both positive and negative impacts on the bio-based chemical sector from shale gas development. However, the positive aspects outweigh the...
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%...
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...
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...
ICIS has a proud tradition of reporting on and encouraging innovation in the chemicals industry. Our now well-established ICIS Innovation Awards...
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...
Insight
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 More...