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Tiny OLED pixels can be manufactured like microchips
Screens are becoming ever smaller and increasingly sharper. This can be seen, for example, in augmented reality glasses or in the electronic viewfinders of cameras, some of which have a screen diagonal of less than
Peter H. Seeberger is awarded the Liebig Medal
Prof. Peter H. Seeberger, Executive Director at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, has been awarded the Liebig Medal by the German Chemical Society (GDCh) for his significant contributions to the
ICIS Analyst View: Malaysia and Indonesia Gas and LNG Demand Outlook to 2030
Malaysia and Indonesia are entering a period of structural transition in their gas markets. Despite remaining major LNG exporters, both countries are increasingly reliant on LNG to satisfy domestic...
North America weekly chemical rail traffic swings to 2.0% increase, US up 2.9%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--North American chemical railcar loadings rose by 2.0% year on year, to 48,677 for the week ended 19 September, following a 6.3% decline the week before, according to freight rail data...
Hungarian prompt gas discount to Austria highest since 2022 as Ukraine exports surge
Hungarian prompt gas discount to Austria at highest since late-2022 Ukrainian export surge seen as main reason, but high stocks and low demand also factors Traders expect discounts to continue but...
Arkema inaugurates new hydrogen unit at Jarrie site near Grenoble, France
LONDON (ICIS)--Arkema on 22 September inaugurated a €10 million hydrogen production unit, based on steam methane reforming (SMR) technology, at its Jarrie site near Grenoble, France. The new unit,...
European refinery solvents truck numbers driven up by feedstocks
LONDON (ICIS)--Refinery solvents spot truck prices were higher on average this week, with the lower numbers seen last week now disappearing as feedstock cost pressure persists. One seller said that...
Wells Fargo hikes Celanese profit estimates on higher acetyl pricing
NEW YORK (ICIS)--Wells Fargo has raised earnings estimates for US-based Celanese on higher acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) pricing, driven in part by the Middle East conflict. “As...
Hungarian energy minister announces review of second nuclear plant
LONDON (ICIS)--A review of the construction of Paks II will be completed by the end of the year, according to Hungary's energy minister, as the country moves to reduce its dependence on Russia for...
India announces import tender sooner than expected; China to dominate supply
LONDON (ICIS)--In India, a fresh urea import tender is aimed at absorbing cheaper prilled urea supply from China at a time when global prices are at the highest level in around three months. China is...
INSIGHT: Players divided as Asia ethylene approaches tipping point
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The lines delineating the haves and have-nots in the Asia C2 market have become come into sharper focus over the past few weeks, as players look to the recent downswing in crude and...
Canada wants to cooperate with US on fertilizer independence – PM Carney
TORONTO (ICIS)--Canada and the US have an opportunity to cooperate on fertilizer supply, Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a webcast press briefing on 22 September. “There is a real...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude rises with Brent back over $100/barrel despite diplomatic progress
US considers diesel export ban amid record-high fuel prices US and Iranian representatives make diplomatic progress at sidelines of UN General Assembly US crude stocks rise as refinery run rates drop...
UK GAS, POWER NOVEMBER OUTLOOK: Mild weather, demand destruction could provide downside for prices
Downside risk for NBP and UK power November ’26 prices – traders Milder temperatures, demand destruction bearish factors for prices Traders closely following developments ahead of US midterm...
Hungary eyes post-Russian gas supply by October 2027
Hungary can replace Russian gas imports by October 2027 through alternative supplies and existing infrastructure – energy minister Negotiations ongoing with neighbouring countries and LNG suppliers...
Asia adipic acid spot liquidity to slow, restocking expected after China’s Golden Week
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s adipic acid (ADA) market has continued to track feedstock gains through September, with prices rising in tandem with the uptrend in raw materials. Spot liquidity is...
Screening therapeutic peptides for ‘undruggable’ proteins
Revolver Therapeutics targets transcription factors that are hard to reach with conventional drugs and antibodies
Doctoral student who fatally shot his UNC Chapel Hill adviser found not guilty due to insanity
Three years after materials scientist’s killing, the culprit has been committed to a psychiatric hospital indefinitely
German THE curve reprices near-term Hormuz risk
THE front-month, Q1 ’27 fall around €10/MWh over 14-22 September This likely points to near-term risk repricing rather than a structural shift as Years 2028 and 2029 largely unchanged US-Iran...
Fecc ’26: PODCAST- European distributors help plug supply chain gaps as war drags on
BARCELONA (ICIS)--As the Middle East war continues, many chemical distributors in Europe are growing their sales and margins by helping customers maintain security of supply through this period of...