Chemistry news

• AFPM ’17: Base oils margins showing marked improvement

  26-03-2017 23:05
  ...AFPM ’17: Base oils margins showing marked improvement. Jeremy Pafford. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--Improved margins have base oils producers in...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: NOVA’s new Joffre LLDPE unit to hit full rates shortly

  26-03-2017 22:22
  ...AFPM ’17: NOVA’s new Joffre LLDPE unit to hit full rates shortly. Joseph Chang. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--NOVA Chemicals’ new 450,000...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17 - INSIGHT: The year of living globally

  26-03-2017 22:00
  ...AFPM ’17 - INSIGHT: The year of living globally. Nigel Davis. By Nigel Davis SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--This is a landmark year for the US...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US MPG demand anticipated to remain strong through April

  26-03-2017 21:20
  ...AFPM ’17: US MPG demand anticipated to remain strong through April. Christie Moffat. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--US monopropylene glycol (MPG) demand...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• AFPM ’17: Acrylates momentum likely to yield solid gains

  26-03-2017 21:20
  ...AFPM ’17: Acrylates momentum likely to yield solid gains. Larry Terry. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Momentum for US March acrylic acid and acrylates esters...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: Few logistical constraints seen for new US plants

  26-03-2017 20:29
  ...AFPM '17: Few logistical constraints seen for new US plants. Al Greenwood. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--The infrastructure in the US will unlikely pose...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: INEOS mulls foray into US E&P

  26-03-2017 20:24
  ...AFPM '17: INEOS mulls foray into US E&P. Al Greenwood. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--INEOS is considering the possibility of entering the exploration and...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: US propylene uncertainty confounds PP projects

  26-03-2017 20:21
  ...AFPM '17: US propylene uncertainty confounds PP projects. Al Greenwood. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--Uncertainty regarding propylene markets in the US...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• AFPM ’17: US oxo-alcohols supply constraints temper optimism

  26-03-2017 20:17
  ...AFPM ’17: US oxo-alcohols supply constraints temper optimism. Larry Terry. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--US oxo-alcohols sales controls were still in place...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US April MPG prices anticipated to rise on feedstock

  26-03-2017 20:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US April MPG prices anticipated to rise on feedstock. Christie Moffat. HOUSTON (ICIS)--Heating into this year’s International...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: INEOS exec supports US tax reform but cautions on border adjustment

  26-03-2017 19:40
  ...AFPM ’17: INEOS exec supports US tax reform but cautions on border adjustment. Joe Chang. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Overall US tax reform would be...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: INEOS explores US polypropylene debottlenecking

  26-03-2017 19:20
  ...AFPM ’17: INEOS explores US polypropylene debottlenecking. Joe Chang. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--INEOS is evaluating opportunities to debottleneck its...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: EQUATE focuses on US MEG plant, MEGlobal integration

  26-03-2017 19:19
  ...AFPM '17: EQUATE focuses on US MEG plant, MEGlobal integration. Pearl Bantillo . Interview article by Pearl Bantillo SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Kuwait’s...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US spot benzene-crude spread narrows as benzene falls

  26-03-2017 19:13
  ...AFPM ’17: US spot benzene-crude spread narrows as benzene falls. Jessie Waldheim. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--The spread between spot benzene prices...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: INEOS acquisition of WL Plastics complements HDPE business

  26-03-2017 19:09
  ...AFPM ’17: INEOS acquisition of WL Plastics complements HDPE business. Joseph Chang. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--INEOS’ acquisition of US-based high...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US petchem prices to fall more than expected on expansions - Moody’s

  26-03-2017 18:57
  ...AFPM ’17: US petchem prices to fall more than expected on expansions - Moody’s. Jonathan Lopez. Interview article by Jonathan Lopez SAN ANTONIO...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US acetyls markets anticipate supply tightness

  26-03-2017 18:55
  ...AFPM ’17: US acetyls markets anticipate supply tightness. Tarun Raizada. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--The US acetyls market is anticipating tightening...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: INEOS/Sasol US HDPE project to start up Q4 2017

  26-03-2017 18:39
  ...AFPM ’17: INEOS/Sasol US HDPE project to start up Q4 2017. Joseph Chang. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--The INEOS/Sasol joint venture high density...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: Q2 US fatty alcohol contracts in negotiation

  26-03-2017 18:36
  ...AFPM ’17: Q2 US fatty alcohol contracts in negotiation. Judith Taylor. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)-- Second-quarter fatty alcohol contract negotiations are...
  
  Read more

• INSIGHT: Asia seals major oil, petchem deals during Saudi king’s state visits

  26-03-2017 18:27
  ...INSIGHT: Asia seals major oil, petchem deals during Saudi king’s state visits. Pearl Bantillo . By Pearl Bantillo HOUSTON (ICIS)--Asia has sealed...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US epoxy producers chasing margin restoration

  26-03-2017 18:27
  ...AFPM ’17: US epoxy producers chasing margin restoration. John Dietrich. HOUSTON (ICIS)--US epoxy resin producers are continuing to push for various...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: Latest US ABS hikes could establish price ceiling

  26-03-2017 18:25
  ...AFPM ’17: Latest US ABS hikes could establish price ceiling. David Love. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--The latest round of price hikes could establish a...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US spot benzene-styrene spread narrows slightly

  26-03-2017 18:02
  ...AFPM ’17: US spot benzene-styrene spread narrows slightly. Jessie Waldheim. SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ICIS)--The spread between US spot styrene and...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: US PVC market now questioning price direction

  26-03-2017 18:00
  ...AFPM '17: US PVC market now questioning price direction. Bill Bowen. Focus story by Bill Bowen HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: MEGlobal on track to start up US MEG plant in H1 2019

  26-03-2017 17:44
  ...AFPM ’17: MEGlobal on track to start up US MEG plant in H1 2019. Pearl Bantillo . SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--MEGlobal is on track to start up its 750,000...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US Q2 melamine talks reveal rollover to small hike

  26-03-2017 17:30
  ...AFPM ’17: US Q2 melamine talks reveal rollover to small hike. David Love. HOUSTON (ICIS)--US melamine negotiations for Q2 contracts are in various...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: EQUATE eyes Q4 turnaround at Kuwait C2, EG plants

  26-03-2017 17:10
  ...AFPM ’17: EQUATE eyes Q4 turnaround at Kuwait C2, EG plants. Pearl Bantillo . SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--EQUATE Petrochemical Co has scheduled turnarounds...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US toluene gaining ground relative to other aromatics

  26-03-2017 17:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US toluene gaining ground relative to other aromatics. Zachary Moore. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Heading into this weekend’s International...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: Tighter supply fuelling US base oils price rises

  26-03-2017 17:00
  ...AFPM ’17: Tighter supply fuelling US base oils price rises. Judith Taylor. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)-- Heading into this week’s International Base Oils...
  
  Read more

• AFPM '17: Global demand, outages driving up US methanol prices

  26-03-2017 16:30
  ...AFPM '17: Global demand, outages driving up US methanol prices. Bobbie Clark. HOUSTON (ICIS)--US methanol contract prices are poised for another...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US AdvanSix turnaround set for early April end

  26-03-2017 16:26
  ...AFPM ’17: US AdvanSix turnaround set for early April end. John Dietrich. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--US phenol/acetone producer AdvanSix expects its ongoing...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US acetone spot prices starting to soften

  26-03-2017 16:20
  ...AFPM ’17: US acetone spot prices starting to soften. John Dietrich. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)—US acetone spot prices are showing signs of softening on...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: Brazilian ethanol prices firm ahead of new harvest/crush

  26-03-2017 16:05
  ...AFPM ’17: Brazilian ethanol prices firm ahead of new harvest/crush. Leela Landress de Perez. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Heading into this weekend’s...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US SBR to see price relief on lower feedstock costs

  26-03-2017 16:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US SBR to see price relief on lower feedstock costs. Tracy Dang. HOUSTON (ICIS)--US styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) prices have surged in...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US MA market could face downward pressure

  26-03-2017 16:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US MA market could face downward pressure. Jessie Waldheim. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Upward pressure on US maleic anhydride (MA) contract...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US ethanol set to rise on summer blends

  26-03-2017 16:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US ethanol set to rise on summer blends. Christie Moffat. HOUSTON (ICIS)--US fuel and industrial ethanol market participants are heading...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US etac to receive boost from seasonal demand

  26-03-2017 16:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US etac to receive boost from seasonal demand. Christie Moffat. HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US ethyl acetate (etac) market is experiencing an...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US benzene prices falling on demand

  26-03-2017 16:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US benzene prices falling on demand. Jessie Waldheim. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--US Gulf benzene values were on a downward trajectory heading...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: Pressure on US BD wanes as supply improves, Asia weakens

  26-03-2017 15:55
  ...AFPM ’17: Pressure on US BD wanes as supply improves, Asia weakens. Tracy Dang. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Ongoing tightness in US supply of butadiene (BD)...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US butac market carrying price momentum into Q2

  26-03-2017 15:26
  ...AFPM ’17: US butac market carrying price momentum into Q2. Larry Terry. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--The US butyl acetate (butac) market will see at least...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US glycol ethers likely to see March, April gains

  26-03-2017 15:23
  ...AFPM ’17: US glycol ethers likely to see March, April gains. Larry Terry. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Momentum favoured US March glycol ethers price-hike...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US polyol prices track propylene higher

  26-03-2017 15:20
  ...AFPM ’17: US polyol prices track propylene higher. Zachary Moore. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Heading into this weekend’s International Petrochemical...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US isocyanate prices rising with tight supply

  26-03-2017 15:15
  ...AFPM ’17: US isocyanate prices rising with tight supply. Zachary Moore. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Heading into this weekend’s International...
  
  Read more

• AFPM ’17: US ethylene pressured by ample supply

  26-03-2017 15:00
  ...AFPM ’17: US ethylene pressured by ample supply. Tracy Dang. SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--Ample availability could continue to weigh on the US ethylene...
  
  Read more

Follow @UK_Chemistry on Twitter!