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Nitrates

If you buy or sell Nitrates or related products, you need up-to-date global pricing data and the background information to help you understand it. Our network of price reporters across Asia, Europe and the US enables us to deliver this. We publish their insights in our comprehensive daily and weekly price reports, plus we offer the […]

EDEM Methodology – 30 July 2014

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Methodology

European Daily Electricity Markets (EDEM) contains independent price assessments and indices for mature and emerging electricity markets, as well as in-depth analysis on price drivers, authoritative commentary on each day’s trading activity and daily news. Coverage for some markets stretches back as far as 1997 and a comprehensive price history database is available for this […]

Plant Performance Data (PPD) Report

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ICIS pricing plant performance data (PPD) reports track activities at ethylene plants and crude oil refineries globally. These monthly reports* record total or nameplate capacity, operating rates as well as shutdowns and other developments at individual production facilities. The reports are available in a paper wallchart format or are downloadable from the ICIS pricing website […]

European Daily Electricity Markets Methodology Consultation 2014

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Consultation

Background ICIS is implementing a process of rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. Consultation paper GMC01/14 is part of this formal process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the publication European Daily Electricity Markets (EDEM) The consultation asked general questions about the suitability of the ICIS EDEM methodology. […]

ESGM Methodology – 7 April 2014

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European Spot Gas Markets (ESGM) contains independent price assessments and indices for mature and emerging gas markets, as well as in-depth analysis on price drivers, authoritative commentary on each day’s trading activity and daily news. Coverage for some markets stretches back as far as 1994 and a comprehensive price history database is available for this […]

Crude Oil Methodology – September 2013

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This is the ICIS pricing methodology for Crude Oil. ICIS quotes Crude Oil prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the US, Middle East/West Asia, Latin America and Africa. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. To find out more, please […]

World Crude Report Methodology – September 2013

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All ICIS-published assessments in the crude oil market are so-called “market closing” assessments. That is, they are intended to represent the tradable value of a particular crude grade at the time commonly agreed by the marketplace to represent a daily physical market “close”. A closing value price assessment takes into account:confirmed deals, bids and offers; market direction; and market relationships […]

LNG Markets Daily Methodology – 5 December 2013

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Methodology

Our LNG Markets Daily methodology reflects market reality, reporting the industry and market activity as it is. ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from market sources, comprising of a wide selection of buyers, sellers, traders, brokers and shippers from whom we gather pricing information every day. Typically, our team of reporters speak to […]

EDEM Methodology – 5 December 2013

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European Daily Electricity Markets (EDEM) contains independent price assessments and indices for mature and emerging electricity markets, as well as in-depth analysis on price drivers, authoritative commentary on each day’s trading activity and daily news. Coverage for some markets stretches back as far as 1997 and a comprehensive price history database is available for this […]

European Spot Gas Markets Methodology – 23 September 2013

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Introduction to European Spot Gas Markets (ESGM) European Spot Gas Markets (ESGM) contains independent price assessments and indices for mature and emerging gas markets, as well as in-depth analysis on price drivers, authoritative commentary on each day’s trading activity and daily news. Coverage for some markets stretches back as far as 1994 and a comprehensive […]