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Plant status: Japan’s Crasus Chemical extends cracker turnaround amid feedstock supply concerns
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Crasus Chemical (formerly known as Resonac) Location: Oita, Japan Product: Ethylene, propylene, crude C4s Capacity (tonnes/year): 694,000...
AFPM ’26: Aerospace chem demand remains resilient amid war – Huntsman
SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--The demand for chemicals and polymers from the aerospace industry should persist amid the disruptions caused by the Iranian war, the CEO of US-based Huntsman said. Huntsman makes...
FORTNIGHTLY MARKET COMMENT: Dutch TTF prices up in late March on geopolitical risks, lingering storage concerns
LONDON (ICIS)--Dutch TTF prompt stayed above €50/MWh in the second half of March amid continued uncertainty in the Middle East. The announcement of force majeure of Qatar to some supply contracts...
Plant status: Japan’s Keiyo Ethylene extends turnaround amid feedstock shortage concerns
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Keiyo Ethylene Location: Chiba, Japan Product: Ethylene, propylene Capacity (tonnes/year): 768,000 (ethylene), 450,000 (propylene) Event start:...
Europe butyl glycol ethers prices reach summer 2022 levels with little resistance observed to attempt to hike offers
LONDON (ICIS)--Spot prices for butyl glycol (BG) and butyl di glycol (BDG) in Europe have seen some of the biggest weekly increases ever recorded as per ICIS data into late March as the market...
FORTNIGHTLY MARKET COMMENT: PVB volatile, climbs on geopolitical developments
LONDON (ICIS)--Disruption related to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to push gas prices at Spain’s PVB higher between 13-30 March, as contracts tracked gains at Europe’s benchmark TTF...
More than half of all retracted papers are from China, analysis finds
Study examined rates and reasons for 46,000 retractions across 10 publishers in Retraction Watch Database
Textiles with ‘water shield’ nano-coating can be cleaned without detergent
Self-cleaning coating could cut water use and reduce release of microplastics
“Government should involve refineries more closely”
The en2x - Fuels and Energy Business Association sees the 2045 Chemicals Agenda presented by the German government today as an important signal for industrial policy. Now it is a matter of practical implementation -
Making perovskite solar cells finally weather-resistant and suitable for practical use
Perovskite solar cells are among the most promising technologies for making solar power cheaper and more efficient. Working with partners from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchroton), and the KTH Royal Institute
Films and coatings made from chitin-containing residues
The processing of crustaceans from fisheries, the production of insect protein or mushroom cultivation generates large quantities of chitin-containing residues. The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB has established a process chain for
US etac plant operator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – Viridis
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Viridis Chemical LLC (Viridis), the company projected to run a renewable ethyl acetate (etac) plant in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to Texas court...
With first LNG at Golden Pass achieved, all eyes on first cargo timeline
First LNG at Train 1 announced Ship signalling Golden Pass with expected 22 April arrival LNG exports from Golden Pass expected in Q2, adding supply to tight global balance HOUSTON (ICIS)--US Golden...
NYMEX: US gas futures dip following rollover to new front-month on weaker shoulder season demand
US natural gas futures fell on 30 March, following the rollover to the May front-month The May ’26 front-month contract settled at $2.887/MMBtu, down more than 4% from the pre-weekend close, on...
US EPA issues E15 gasoline waiver
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of E15 (gasoline blended with 15% ethanol). This waiver will...
AFPM ’26: Looking through the petrochemical cycle critical for success – Bob Patel
SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--With cycles in the petrochemical industry inevitable, looking beyond current conditions to prepare for the coming changes is critical for resilience and success, said veteran...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Brent could see record monthly price rise as Yemen Houthi group joins Iran war
Oil moves higher with Yemeni Houthis joining Iran-Israel conflict Saudi Arabian exports could go towards Egypt’s Mediterranean pipeline Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian Ust-Luga port further...
US Gevo considers second ethanol plant for North Dakota expansion
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Gevo is developing plans to potentially expand its North Dakota facility by adding a second ethanol plant with targeted capacity of 75 million gallons/year, the US-based renewable...
Mexico’s Orbia credit rating downgraded on persistent PVC issues, rising debt – Fitch
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Orbia’s debt to non-investment grade - also known as junk debt - as the Mexican chemicals major grapples with a years-long crisis in its...
AFPM ’26: US epoxy resins bracing for supply/demand shifts in Q2
SAN ANTONIO (ICIS)--US epoxy resins supply and demand volatility are growing heading into Q2, players said on the sidelines of this year’s International Petrochemical Conference (IPC). Everyone...